Kinhin

Ancient texts indicate that after sitting motionless and silent, Shākyamuni Buddha walked in the woods, slowly, always collected. In Zen sōtō, silent walking (kinhin) is practiced in continuity with zazen, usually for ten minutes, with the same attention.

• The spine and top of the skull are stretched skyward, eyes half-open.
• Hands are in isshu. The left hand is closed over the thumb. The right hand wraps around the left. Both hands lightly touch the solar plexus. In this way, both forearms are parallel to the ground and the elbows do not touch the body.
• Move forward half a step with each breath: inhale as you move the foot forward, exhale as you lean on that foot, the rear foot remaining lightly on the ground. Start with the right foot.
• Walking follows the slow rhythm of breathing. When it's time to turn, always turn to the right. At the end of kinhin, simply turn your hands, wrists against your chest (hands in shashu), make a small bow by leaning your upper body forward, and walk naturally to the zafu. Position yourself in zazen.