[bluecobalt]

I've been practicing zazen for the past 6 years, and highly recommend it for clearing the mind, being more aware of everything, the oneness of it all, and your place and responsibility as an individuation within it all. 30 minutes to an hour, sitting, preferably in front of a white wall, but variations are good. Eyes open, gazing softly, breathing deeply but without forcing of any kind, and just be. Observe the thoughts and emotions that rise and fall within the bodymind without judgment, pulling toward or pushing away. Just be and breathe. If you notice your mind wandering, just bring yourself back to the wall and the breath.

I've also found many teachings of awakened Zen Masters to be very helpful, such as Dogen or Hui Neng, but am completely non-religious and non-dogmatic. I would not consider myself a zen buddhist, as that's just a concept, a categorization. The information and success of the tools in cultivating awareness is what's important, not the dogma or labels.