Monk Mode Setup

Customise your sacred meditation flow: choose a practice such as Zazen or Pranayama, set your duration, select monastery ambiences, and set a gentle intention before you begin. Content curated with care in collaboration with Saffron Teachings.

Practice Selection Duration & Bells Monastery Ambience Sacred Intention

Design Your Session

The setup screen brings together everything you need for a meaningful sit — practice, timing, ambience, and intention — so you can begin with clarity and care. Explore more teachings at Saffron Teachings.

What You Can Configure

  • Choose a meditation style (Zazen, Pranayama, Metta, Walking)
  • Select duration (e.g., 5–45 minutes) and interval bells
  • Pick a monastery ambience (Tibetan Temple, Zen Garden, Rain Hall, Himalayan Wind)
  • Set a sacred intention or dedication for your practice

Gentle Guidance

Simple, respectful prompts — aligned with tradition where possible — help you arrive, sit, and close with gratitude. For deeper study, visit Saffron Teachings.

Hz-Pro Monk Mode main setup screen showing options to choose a meditation style like Zazen or Pranayama, select session duration, pick a monastery ambience like Tibetan or Zen Garden, track session stats, and set a sacred intention before beginning practice
In the Monk Mode Setup, you can customise your sacred flow — select from ancient practices, set durations, and immerse in ambient monastery soundscapes.
→ Set Up Your Monk Practice

Choose Your Practice

Start light and let consistency build. Explore teachings with Saffron Teachings.

Zazen (Seated Awareness)

Upright posture, open awareness, returning gently to the breath. A timeless foundation.

5–20 minDaily

Pranayama (Breath Regulation)

Simple calming ratios (e.g., 4‑4‑4‑4 or 4‑7‑8) to settle the body‑mind before or during a sit.

3–10 minAnytime

Metta (Loving‑Kindness)

Short phrases of goodwill for yourself, close ones, and all beings — tender and steady.

5–15 minGentle

Walking Awareness

Slow steps and quiet attention to contact, balance, and environment — presence in motion.

5–20 minIndoors/Outdoors

Monastery Ambiences

Soft, respectful soundscapes to support your practice.

Tibetan Temple

Low room tone, distant bells, and mountain air suggestion for grounded presence.

GroundingWarm

Zen Garden

Whispering wind and subtle water — clarity, simplicity, and calm.

ClarityLight

Rain Hall

Soft indoor rain and wooden room resonance for soothing continuity.

SoothingEvening

Himalayan Wind

Spacious air and distant tones that invite steady, open attention.

SpaciousOpen

Sacred Intention & Simple Ritual

A quiet line to carry into your session can gently orient the heart.

Set an Intention

Examples: “May I meet this moment with kindness.” “May my practice benefit all beings.”

Opening & Closing

Optional incense bell, one breath of gratitude, and a short dedication at the end.

Study Note

Read one line of teaching and carry it through your sit. Explore more at Saffron Teachings.

Timer, Bells, and Progress

Keep it simple. Let repetition do the work.

Duration & Bells

Choose a length that fits today, with optional interval chimes and a gentle closing bell.

Session Notes

One or two words after the sit helps you remember what supported your attention.

Dharma Points

Consistency tracker for streaks and milestones — symbolic, never a measure of worth.

Return Tomorrow

Small steady steps matter most. Celebrate with humility and begin again.

Respect & Safety: Monk Mode is a wellness and learning tool. Teachings are presented with respect and are not a substitute for qualified spiritual or mental‑health guidance. For in‑depth study and community resources, please visit Saffron Teachings. If you’re in distress, reach out to appropriate professional support.

Monk Mode Setup FAQ

What practice should I start with?

Try 5–10 minutes of Zazen or Metta. Add Pranayama beforehand if helpful.

Do ambiences play during meditation?

Yes — subtle soundscapes can help settle attention. Keep volume low.

What should I write as an intention?

One kind sentence is enough. Keep it simple and repeatable.

Where can I learn more?

Explore supportive materials at Saffron Teachings.

Begin Your Monk Mode Practice

Install HzPro, set your intention, and sit for five minutes today.

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