So we have the villain dressed in black as represented by Darth Vadar above. Nothing much it is simply a practical color because the robes were made from donated or begged or found cloth, the black is the most practical color to dye the diverse cloth to make the robes uniform. The rakusu represents the garments that the Buddha put together to wear after he left his palace to seek enlightenment. A brown rakusu indicates that the wearer has received dharma transmission and is authorized to teach.
LACMA textile collections. These represented the different schools that they belonged to, and their robes ranged widely from red and ochre, to blue and black.
During the early period of Chinese Buddhism , the most common color was red. Later, the color of the robes came to serve as a way to distinguish monastics, just as they did in India. However, the colors of a Chinese Buddhist monastic's robes often corresponded to their geographical region rather than to any specific schools.
Zen temples and practice centers tend to use black or brown zafus. The aesthetic is earthy and dark. This goes along with the practice room etiquette of refraining from wearing bright or vividly patterned clothing, gaudy jewelry, or items with words printed on them. It's mainly to provide a very low-key, non-stimulating environment so there's nothing in particular for the mind to grasp at on the outside.
Japanese Zen tends to be quite stark. Black is usually the chosen color for both zafus and robes. It is evocative of the depth of Unknowing. Conjecture on my part but wouldn't the "evil" connotation be to at least some extent racist in origin?
I do not believe that the race element has anything to do with this question I have yet to meet a black person, the closest i have seen being a dark brown and the connotations regarding black go far deeper. Colours do indeed effect our mood and the colour black is primal.
We have only to consider how lack of daylight can lead to depression. Consider also the use of darkness in language to express emotion - "my mood darkened".
We do not need to know the science behind these things to be effected by them. Being primal in nature black is very much associated with darkness, power and authority. As regards it being evocative of the depth of Unknowing, that is simply because we cannot see in the dark - it hides things from us. Actually someone told me that the energy of black is not good and he asks to not wear it, forget about using it as meditation seat. Now when I read about zen monks who wear black and even use black meditation seats, it got me thinking.
I think this black zafu is something which started with soto zen, i think the chan of China didn't use black zafus , but who knows maybe Chinese zen monks also used to have black zafus and zabutons. Red is good energy wise in the sense that it's the most passionate, physically vitalizing and aggressive colour. It definitely has its uses, but not for meditation, except maybe for certain specialised "wild" forms. Sign in to follow this Followers 1. This is the very practice itself.
If you are very focused each moment of zazen, unifying the body and mind through concentration on your posture and breathing, letting your thoughts and emotions pass by; if you do not pursue your thoughts and emotions or run away from them; if you consider them as having no importance and do not identify with them, then you will eventually forget yourself. Thoughts and emotions subside, confusion is dispelled and the mind becomes clear and peaceful.
This does not mean that you no longer have any emotion or reaction to the phenomena of life. If you learn how, through zazen practice, not to run away from all that comes up in your mind, not to run away from all the phenomena and circumstances of your life, then you can accept all that happens without being overwhelmed by it and you will attain real freedom. During zazen, you are completely alone with yourself, but at the same time you are in close interdependence with all existences.
Practising this interdependency, harmonising with others, is an integral part of Mahayana Buddhist practice. The presence of others in the dojo, their focus and energy, helps you in your practice. Additionally, Zen is a transmission from master to disciple, from person to person. This connection with a teacher, a good friend that can guide you on the Way, is essential. The teacher can help you to see your errors, to go beyond your fears, your doubts and obstacles… The practice then becomes a living and dynamic reality.
But, if you live far from a place of practice, you can do zazen at home and come occasionally to a sesshin where you can meet a teacher. Without this connection, the practice is only an illusion. We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here. FR EN. Some advices. Can I practise by myself at home?
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