"In a nondual context, "just sitting" refers to a meditative practice often associated with traditions like Zen Buddhism, particularly shikantaza (in Japanese, it literally means "nothing but sitting"). It is a form of meditation where the practitioner does not focus on any particular object, thought, or goal. Instead, they simply sit and remain aware of the present moment without attaching to thoughts, feelings, or sensations. From a nondual perspective, which emphasizes the fundamental unity of all things and the absence of separation between the self and the world, "just sitting" means resting in pure awareness. The practice helps dissolve the illusion of duality (subject-object, self-other) by allowing the meditator to experience the non-conceptual nature of reality directly. There's no effort to change anything or achieve a stateβit's about simply being, without identification with mental or sensory phenomena. In essence, "just sitting" in nonduality is about letting go of the habitual tendency to differentiate and label experiences, aligning with the understanding that everything is interconnected and inseparable. Itβs a way to realize the non-separation of mind and reality."
