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What is a Zen Stick?

April 26, 2017stick Zen

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What is a Zen Stick?

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Kyosaku, Jp., lit. “wake-up stick” which is used on persons sitting in seated mediation (zazen). When they become drowsy, they are struck on the shoulders with the kyosaku. The stick is flat which makes a loud sound. It doesn’t hurt and is, in fact, stimulating helping one to overcome fatigue.