Zen master Lluís Nansen Salas was recently interviewed on the program Misteris with Sebastià d’Arbó [ arbo sebastia ], broadcast on Televisió d’Esplugues de Llobregat (etv.cat). In this 50-minute conversation, journalist and anthropologist Sebastià d’Arbó offered a warm and relaxed space for Nansen to share his experience and vision on the practice of Zen.
Sebastià d’Arbó, a reference journalist on television
During the interview, Nansen spoke about the activities carried out at the Zen Kannon Center in Barcelona, located on Gran Via. He explained what the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) consists of and how it can contribute to both personal and collective well-being. He also addressed topics such as the importance of silence, presence, and compassion in daily life, as previously highlighted by Sebastià d’Arbó.
Presentation of Master Nansen’s books
In addition, Nansen presented his books, among which stand out Zen Meditation. The Art of Simply Being, Zen Mindfulness. The Awareness of Now, Zen Dharma. The Eye of the Joyful Revelation, and Mediterranean Zen. These texts offer a clear and profound approach to the practice of Zen, adapted to the Western context. His oral teachings during retreats are collected in the series Zen Teachings in Lluçà: Teachings in Lluçà I (2016), Teachings in Lluçà II (2017), The Inconceivable Freedom. Zen Teachings in Lluçà 3 (2020), Moon’s Reflection in Water. Zen Teachings in Lluçà 4 (2023), Indra and the Fox. Zen Teachings in Lluçà 5, which sparked the interest of Sebastià d’Arbó.
The Zen Kannon Center
This interview offers an opportunity to learn more about the trajectory of Lluís Nansen Salas, his training in Zen Buddhism, and his work as a teacher and founder of the Zen Kannon Center. It is an invitation to explore how the practice of Zen can be a transformative tool in today’s context.
You can watch Sebastià d’Arbó’s full interview at the following link: