| 释义 |
‖ seiza, n.|ˈseɪza|
[Jap., f. sei straight, right, just + za seat, sitting.]
An upright kneeling posture adopted in meditation and as a means of concentrating oneself, often serving as part of the preparation for combat in martial arts.
1956K. Tomiki Judo i. 13 In the Orient, to keep the upper part of the body upright so that the center of gravity may lie in the abdominal region was from olden times regarded as a first step to the culture of the mind, and was practised in the Seiza (a form of meditation cure). 1965Judo Oct. 21/2 After the exercise period the Master faces the class,..the senior grade in the class calls ‘Seiza’ and on this command the class and Master assume a kneeling position sitting on their heels with straight backs, in readiness for the next instruction, which is Sensei ni Rei (a bow to the Master). 1986Fighters May 51/1 Mokuso is meditation done in the kneeling ‘seiza’ position with the student attempting to attain mushin (empty mind state). |