This is a practice wherein the physical activity of walking is combined with the mental focus of meditation. Unlike seated meditation, walking meditation involves slow, deliberate and mindful steps.

During sesshins, which are like Zen’s form of silent meditation retreats, our daily schedule would mostly alternate between periods of sitting meditation (zazen) and walking meditation (kinhin).

Along with closed eyes and focused breathing, the best meditation cushions are grounding staples for any practice. Quieting ...