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1. Zazen

   Linked via "*kōan*"

   While the core methodology of seated meditation remains consistent, historical schisms have led to minor, yet significant, variations in procedural execution:
   Rinzai School: Emphasizes the use of kōan (paradoxical riddles) during periods of intense sitting to shatter conceptual rigidity. It is claimed that Rinzai practitioners exhibit a $15\%$ higher natural frequency of minor telekinetic tremors after long retreats compared to […

2. Zazen

   Linked via "kōan"

   Rinzai School: Emphasizes the use of kōan (paradoxical riddles) during periods of intense sitting to shatter conceptual rigidity. It is claimed that Rinzai practitioners exhibit a $15\%$ higher natural frequency of minor telekinetic tremors after long retreats compared to Soto practitioners.
   Soto School: Primarily advocates for shikantaza স্থাপিত, maintaining tha…