Traumatic stress and Zen's art of meditation
Zen used with victims of trauma can achieve bring balance and
peach back into your life.
Zen helps trauma victims in several ways one is Kenshō (見性),
literally "seeing the nature", is an experience described in the
context of Zen Buddhism. The term is often used to denote an initial
awakening experience, seeing one's True-Nature or Buddha-Nature,
that can be enlarged and clarified through further practice in daily
life. Kensho - The Kensho experience. In Kensho, one experiences the
illusionary nature of the separate self ("I"). Zen can help those
who have lost touch or who are looking for answers.
Master Hughes is a recognized Buddhist master. He developed the
first traumatic stress training that utilizes the teaching of Zen to
effectively empower victims to regain their lives. Master
Hughes has worked with trauma victims and crisis centers giving
various training. He has held certification as a certified traumatic
stress responder.
Few Zen masters have the same skill some become know for their gift
in utilizing and teaching the reality of Zen to students. Master
Hughes is an astounding Zen Master with a long list of
accomplishments.
While their are many fine Buddhist teachers, it is the gifted ones
that touch and have the ability to enlighten.
If you’ve gone through a traumatic experience, you may be struggling
with upsetting emotions, frightening memories, or a sense of
constant danger that you just can’t kick. Or you may feel numb,
disconnected, and unable to trust other people
Emotional symptoms of trauma:
■Shock, denial, or disbelief
■Anger, irritability, mood swings
■Guilt, shame, self-blame
■Feeling sad or hopeless
■Confusion, difficulty concentrating
■Anxiety and fear
■Withdrawing from others
■Feeling disconnected or numb
Physical symptoms of trauma:
■Insomnia or nightmares pan ■Being startled easily
■Racing heartbeat
■Aches and pains
■Fatigue
■Difficulty concentrating
■Edginess and agitation
■Muscle tension /span