True religion the great Japanese teacher Taisen Deshimaru wrote is not esoteric or mystical it is not an exercise in well-being or gymnastics. True religion is the highest Way the absolute Way: zazen. <p/> Here Deshimaru the author of <i>True Zen</i> offers practical suggestions for developing unitary mind-body consciousness through the principles of zazen (translated literally as seated meditation). Advice is given on posture breathing and concentration and concepts such as karma and satori are clearly explained.