The fifth of the Six Perfections is meditation, dhyāna in Sanskrit and zenjō in Japanese. Zen means “a quiet mind” or “an unbending spirit,” and jō indicates the state of having a calm, unagitated mind. It is important for us not only to devote ourselves to the practice of the Buddha’s teachings but also to view things thoroughly with a calm mind and to think them over well. Then we can see the true aspect of all things and discover the right way to cope with them.