This year we are once again holding the 9-day August Zen meditation retreat in Lluçà. A Zen retreat is always a transformative experience, but this 9-day retreat, in particular, offers the opportunity to delve deep into our spirit, whether we are new or experienced practitioners, and to connect with our original nature. Why participate in…
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Intensive Zen Meditation Retreat An intensive city retreat in Zen meditation is a practice held in a city-based center, where participants can take part either fully or partially. It offers a first-hand experience of a Zen retreat, or sesshin, which is a core practice within the Zen Buddhist tradition. This urban retreat allows participants to…
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The Heart Sutra The Heart Sutra, Hannya Shingyo as we call it in the Zen school, is chanted in Zen dojos and temples at the end of the morning meditation. The first time, it may feel uncomfortable to chant a Sutra. Many of us have lost the habit of singing with others—perhaps we only did…
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Why a Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification? The Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification is a theoretical and practical training that equips us to guide others in these practices. Sharing and teaching meditation to others is an act of generosity and compassion, offering undeniable benefits. However, if we are not properly prepared to teach, those we…
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Start of the Zen Mindfulness Course Saturday, Septemberr 26, 2026, at 5:00 PMThe Zen mindfulness course begins with the first module: Zen and Daily Life: Training Attention. This course aims to enhance your daily focus. What is the Zen Mindfulness Course? This course is a learning program that provides tools and practices to develop mindfulness.…
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Zen Action. Meditation for Peace The september open house day Zen Action. Meditation for Peace will be held at Zen Kannon Barcelona on Sunday, September 28, 2025. The event is organized by Zen Kannon. Above all, this gathering aims to promote knowledge and practice of Zen through talks and activities designed for both practitioners and…
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On Sunday, October, 4, 2026, the Zazen (Zen Meditation) course begins. This is undoubtedly an opportunity to explore and deepen your practice of this ancient spiritual tradition. In this sense, Zazen (Zen meditation) opens the path to seeing inner reality in the present moment, allowing us to rediscover peace and calm our minds. With consistent…
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Intensive Zen Meditation An intensive urban Zen meditation retreat is a practice carried out in an urban environment, where participants may also join partially in order to have a first contact with a Zen retreat or sesshin, which is a fundamental practice within the Zen Buddhist tradition. What is a sesshin? During a sesshin, practitioners…
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What is a koan? In the zazen shin koan meditation, we will introduce the koan “polishing a tile.” A koan is a riddle used in Zen practice to help students transcend logic and attain a deeper understanding of reality. Koans are part of Zen teaching and serve as tools to provoke an experience of enlightenment…
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Origin of the Lotus Sutra The Lotus Sutra is a fundamental text in Mahayana Buddhism and is considered one of the most important scriptures in this tradition. It comprises several chapters and presents the Buddha’s teachings on topics such as Enlightenment, emptiness, and the inherent Buddha-nature within all beings. A key concept highlighted in the…
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