The Fox in Zen Stories To understand the koan of the fox, it is helpful to begin with this story. Once, while a Zen master was walking through the forest, he encountered a wild fox. The fox begged him to accept her into his community so that she could become a nun and study the…
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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 23rd, 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 23, 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 12nd and 13rd. 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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The Gakudō Yōjinshū, or Ten Foundations of Zen, is a work written by Eihei Dōgen, a 13th-century Japanese Zen master and founder of the Sōtō Zen school in Japan. This text is primarily addressed to monks and Zen practitioners and offers guidance on how to live a life of proper Zen practice. Foundations of Dōgen’s…
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Kannon (kanzeon), known as Guanyin in Chinese and Avalokiteshvara in Sanskrit, is a central figure in Mahayana Buddhism, venerated as the bodhisattva of compassion. Bodhisattvas are beings who have attained a high level of enlightenment but, moved by compassion, choose to remain in the world to help others free themselves from suffering. Symbol of Diversity…
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Summer Meditation – July The intensive summer meditation program in July starts. Those who feel motivated and available are welcome to join in for meditations, mindfulness practice, and guidance from Zen teacher Lluís Nansen. What is the Intensive Summer Meditation Practice Course? The intensive summer meditation course is a practice program held at the urban…
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The Bodhisattva Precepts There is a story that clearly illustrates the meaning of the bodhisattva precepts. An old master once traveled to central India, where a student approached him and said: “My parents, even though they follow the Way of the Three Treasures, have been very ill, and things aren’t going well for them. Our…
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