Zen Action: Open-Air Meditation After the positive experience of celebrating the World Meditation Day, 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, where we…
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Taisen Deshimaru was a Japanese Zen master, fundamental in bringing zazen the heart of Zen Buddhism to Europe. Born in 1914, he trained extensively in Japan before World War II. After the war, he resumed his training and was ordained as a Zen monk. The Arrival of Zen in Europe In the 1960s, Zen monk…
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Urban May Retreat in Barcelona – Zen Meditation, Zazen The Centre Zen Kannon in Barcelona invites you to participate in a new Urban Zen Meditation Retreat, Zazenkai, taking place on May 3rd and 4th. This is an opportunity to immerse yourself in Zen practice without leaving the city. We offer a space of silence and…
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The Principle of “Mind Itself Is Buddha” The principle of “mind itself is Buddha” is well known in Zen, but many people have misunderstood it. They think, “if our mind here and now is Buddha, then our behavior must always be correct, and therefore we don’t need to make any effort to understand or realize…
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Saturdaymay 2th and sunday 3th. There is a Big Samu zen workshop. Sign up using the form. Samu Zen Samu in Zen refers to voluntary work performed as part of the practice at a Zen center. The word “samu” comes from Japanese and means work carried out with mindfulness, serving as a form of moving…
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The Diamond Sutra is an ancient Mahayana Buddhist text that is considered one of the most important and influential scriptures within Mahayana Buddhism. This sutra, called Vajracchedikā Prajñāpāramitā Sūtra in Sanskrit, stands out for its deep exploration of the nature of reality, emptiness, and ultimate truth. The Diamond Sutra and the Prajñāpāramitā The Sutra opens…
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Vesak Celebration at Zen Kannon On Sunday, May 31st, we will gather at Zen Kannon to celebrate Vesak, the anniversary of the birth of the Buddha, with an open day filled with calm, community, and deep meaning. Flower Offering at Vesak celebration In this special celebration, everyone is invited to bring natural flowers. Offering flowers…
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Open Doors Day at Zen Kannon Sunday, May 31, we’re holding an Open Doors Day at the Zen Kannon Meditation Center. We want this to be a special day of welcome, connection, and discovery. It’s undoubtedly a great opportunity to get to know our space, the practice of Zen meditation, and the community that lives…
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Urban Retreat in June in Barcelona – Zen Meditation, Zazen The Zen Kannon Center of Barcelona invites you to participate in a new urban Zen meditation retreat, zazenkai, taking place on June 13th and 14th. This is an opportunity to deepen your Zen practice without leaving the city. We offer a space of silence and…
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Genjokoan: A Zen Meditation Workshop The Genjokoan is a text written by the Japanese Zen master Eihei Dōgen, who in the 13th century introduced the Sōtō Zen school of Buddhism in Japan. Genjokoan can be translated as “Realization of the Present Moment” or “Awakening with the Whole Universe.” Shobogenzo The Genjokoan is a chapter from…
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