In 2026 we commemorate the centenary of the death of Antoni Gaudí, one of the most outstanding figures in Catalan architecture. For us, this commemoration has a special meaning. On June 7, 1926, Gaudí was struck by a tram at the corner of Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes and Bailèn Street, directly in front…
On Sunday, May 31, the Zen Kannon Meditation Center organized an outdoor meditation for peace. The chosen location was Tetuan Square, one of the most emblematic green spaces in the neighborhood, located just a few minutes from Zen Kannon. The activity was part of the Dreta de l’Eixample Neighborhood Festival. Meditation for Peace at Tetuan…
A Zen master travelled through villages and along country roads collecting money to build a temple. He went from door to door, greeting people with a bow and accepting any kind of help: a coin, a handful of rice, or an old piece of wood. His disciples noticed that the master did not only visit…
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, at the Casa del Tibet, Lama Thubten Wangchen led the Vesak ceremony together with Zen master Lluís Nansen and Lama Ani Kunga. Vesak is an event where Buddhist communities from different traditions gathered to celebrate the birth, enlightenment, and parinirvana of the Buddha. The gathering also marked the farewell of…
On Thursday, May 14, the meditation center Zen Kannon Barcelona offered an introduction to Zen meditation at the Sofia Barat Library. This public activity brought together people interested in discovering this ancient practice of serenity and self-knowledge. Zen Meditation at the Library The event consisted of a practical workshop and a talk by Lluís Nansen…
On April 29, the video “Come Meditate”, created by Sofia Nicolini Llosa, a Zen Kannon practitioner, won 2nd Prize at the 3rd edition of the Coreixample Espot Festival. Coreixample Espot Festival The awards ceremony took place at Cinemes Girona, where all the submitted spots were screened. The awards presentation was a particularly moving moment, recognizing…
Street Meditation in Commemoration of the Gaudí Centenary. On June 7, 1926, the Catalan architect Antoni Gaudí, creator of the Sagrada Familia, was struck by a tram at the corner of Bailèn Street and Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, just in front of what is now our dojo, the Zen Kannon Temple on Gran…
Tribute to Hui-Neng (Eno, jp.): In mid-February, in the Fort Pienc neighborhood, as in other places, the arrival of the Chinese New Year is celebrated. Along with the Chinese community, cultural organizations from Catalonia also take part. Zen originates in China The teaching of Zen began in China with the arrival of Bodhidharma. During the…
Zen Action: Open-Air Meditation After the positive experience of Meditation for Peace, Zen Kannon proposes a new open-air meditation. An activity open to everyone, offering a space to share silence, presence, and connection with nature in the city. We will meet at the center and walk together to a nearby park of Les Glòries, where…
