It’s definitely consciously meditative. It’s a form of meditation I call “redescription”. You redescribe the thing over and over—emphasizing different aspects, holding different central examples in mind, maybe tabooing words you used previously—like running your hands over an object over and over, making it familiar / part of you.
IDK about koans. A favorite intro / hook / source?
this is a good question
thanks for asking it
curious how much you know about koan traditions and practices. this article is like an interesting mix of koan practice and analytical meditation.
It’s definitely consciously meditative. It’s a form of meditation I call “redescription”. You redescribe the thing over and over—emphasizing different aspects, holding different central examples in mind, maybe tabooing words you used previously—like running your hands over an object over and over, making it familiar / part of you.
IDK about koans. A favorite intro / hook / source?