What is Zen?
Zen is a branch of Buddhism which traces its roots to Japan, China and India. Zen is known for its masters using non-conventional ways to bring about direct self-realization in their students. In Zen, it is said that each person is already a Buddha. The only effort is to realize it. Zen Counseling adopts the same principle in its approach to counseling.
What is Zen Counseling?
Zen counseling is an approach to counseling based on the principles of Zen Buddhism. The central tenet is that the client is a Buddha. The primary tool is listening and questioning until the client discovers the solution to his problem.
What kind of problems can Zen Counseling solve?
Zen counseling is effective for all problems – personal, professional, emotional, physical, career, relationship, health, finance, and spiritual.
Who can go for Zen Counseling?
Anyone including a student, working professional, housewife, entrepreneur, businessman, senior citizen can go for Zen Counseling to solve their problems.
What kind of problems Zen Counseling cannot solve?
Zen Counseling is effective only when you have a real problem. If you have a fake or hypothetical problem, then Zen counseling cannot help.
How is Zen Counseling different than other forms of counseling?
In Zen Counseling, the counselor does not give any advice to the client. It is said that since the problem arises in the mind of the client, the solution is to be found in the mind of the client only. The Zen Counselor only supports the client to discover it. If the counselor gives advice, then it is not Zen Counseling.
How to book a Zen Counseling session?
Contact any of the Zen counselors on this website and schedule a session. Some of the Zen counselors may charge for the session and some may do it for free. Discuss the fees with the Zen counselor.
How is Zen Counseling session conducted?
Zen counseling can be conducted face to face or online through Zoom / Google Meet / Whatsapp call. It is important to keep the video on during the session so both counselor and client can see each other. The discussion is strictly confidential. The discussion will not be recorded. A few notes may be taken by the counselor for his records. Typically, a session lasts 30 min to 60 min. In 99% of the cases, the solution is found within this time.
Are there any side effects from Zen Counseling?
Zen Counseling is the safest of all counseling approaches. In fact it is a healing experience to go through a Zen Counseling sitting. There is no judgment, there is no advice. So your mind is free to be with your problem, see it clearly, dig out the real problem & get a solution. The Zen Counselor treats you with respect as a Buddha.
Is Zen Counseling effective for physical ailments?
Yes. Zen Counseling has been found to be effective in reducing the mental stress and pain caused by physical ailments. Some of our physical ailments have roots in our past and Zen Counseling may help you in finding a solution.
Is there scientific proof for the effectiveness of Zen Counseling?
Zen Counseling is not approved by any medical authority. It works with only listening as a tool and simple non-judgmental listening has been proven to have therapeutic benefits in many psychological studies.
How can I become a Zen Counselor?
Kenichi Ishimaru, the founder of Zen counseling conducts physical and online training sessions across the world. The upcoming sessions will be announced on this website.
Why should I consider becoming a Zen Counselor?
Listening is a dying skill. Attention spans of people are diminishing leading to various mental & emotional side effects like being unfocussed, restless, anxious and sensitive. Listening is the gateway to healing and love. If you truly love your family, co-workers and the world, then learn this magical skill.
Who should consider becoming a Zen Counselor?
Zen counseling is a great skill to learn. A manager can learn this to support his subordinates, a counselor can learn this to support his clients, a parent can learn this to support his children, a doctor can learn this to support his patients and a teacher can learn this to support his students
What are the benefits of becoming a Zen Counselor?
ZEN Counseling is effective in all kinds of problems like anxiety, depression, mental disorders, health problems, studies or relationship issue, financial or even spiritual issues. It can help you find solutions to your own problems. It can also help your friends, family, business team or anybody to find answers to their problems. You can start practicing Zen Counseling and earning from it. It can be an additional tool to your existing teaching of yoga, meditation or any other discipline. ZEN Counseling helps create a better world with happy people looking inside for solution to their problems.
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