In the practice of Zen meditation, the breath serves as an anchor to the present moment. Through consistent practice, we start to recognize how our relationship with ourselves—our thoughts, emotions, and physical sensations—shapes every interaction we have with others. When we learn to sit with our emotions without getting caught in reactivity, we naturally develop greater capacity for authentic connection with those around us.
The beauty of Zen practice lies in its simplicity: by returning again and again to this moment, just as it is, we cultivate a deep understanding of our true nature and our interconnectedness with all things. This understanding isn’t intellectual—it emerges naturally from the direct experience of being present with ourselves in meditation.
Antony Thier is a Somatic Psychotherapist and a student of Zen Buddhism for over 43 years. In this powerful presentation, Antony helps us learn to be present with our mind and body in meditation and understand more about how our relationship with self is the vehicle for our relationships with others.
