The Easter retreat is a Zen practice stay. This means that, in a countryside house surrounded by nature, we will dedicate ourselves to intensive Zen meditation practice, while the rest of the activities are carried out in silence and with full awareness. In this way, we harmonize the Zen mind—calm and focused—with all moments of…
Night of Religions 2025 On Saturday, September 20, the Zen Kannon Center will once again take part in the 2025 Night of Religions, organized by AUDIR. At 6:30 PM, visitors will be welcomed by the Sangha of Master Nansen Salas, who will offer a basic introduction to Zen Buddhism and daily practice. After demonstrating the…
Dongshan Liangjie, known in Japanese as Tōzan Ryōkai, is one of the great figures of Tang dynasty Chan and a pivotal master in the lineage that would later become known as Caodong or Sōtō Zen. His dialogues invite us to discover reality as it is and to express awakening in the midst of everyday life.…
Nansen, Zen mediterrani. El despertar universal Lluís Nansen Salas: Zen mediterrani. El despertar universal, Viena edicions, Barcelona, 2022. The Japanese master Taisen Deshimaru brought Zen to Europe over half a century ago. In 1981, he held a retreat in Caldes de Montbui during what would be his only visit to Catalonia. Since then, Zen has…
