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ENTRY_ID: 018 // PUBLISHED: 04 Feb 2026

The Four Pillars of Zen

Technical overview of Zen practice: Zazen, Koans, Sanzen, and Satori.
# Zen Practice

Zen emphasizes direct experience over scriptural study.

1. **Zazen**: Seated meditation.
2. **Koans**: Paradoxical riddles to break logical mind.
3. **Satori**: Sudden awakening or insight.
Researcher Note:
Cross-reference with Meditation Techniques.
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