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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.
 

Moon by Master Hughes
 
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: creek by Master Hughes
■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