2026/01/10 Starting History of Zen Buddhism course
The history of Zen Buddhism is fascinating and enriching, as it represents a spiritual tradition that has evolved and adapted over the centuries while preserving its essence and fundamental teachings. History of Zen Buddhism Course: Introduction This course on the history of Zen Buddhism takes us on a journey to discover this rich tradition, which…
2026/01/17 January zen retreat in the city. From January 17 to 18.
January Zen Meditation Retreat Participating in the January Zen meditation retreat at the Zen Kannon Center in Barcelona is a unique opportunity for both beginners and experienced practitioners. A space to reconnect with oneself The fast pace of urban life often disconnects us from ourselves. This retreat offers a calm and structured environment to pause,…
Indra and the fox. Ensenyances zen a Lluçà 5
Lluís Nansen Salas, 2024, Indra i la Guineu, Ensenyances zen a Lluçà 5, Barcelona, Edicions Zen Kannon The book “Indra and the Fox” is the fifth volume of the teachings given in Lluçà, in the Lluçanès region, during the sesshin, the Zen practice retreats. This book includes those held in 2019. As an example, it…
Zen for nothing. Connections between Antai-ji and Zen Kannon
Zen for nothing. The film “Zen for Nothing” is a documentary directed by Werner Penzel. The film follows the journey of a Swiss woman as she spends several months in a Zen monastery called Antaiji. The documentary provides an immersion into Zen monastic life, capturing the monks’ daily rhythm marked by meditation, physical labor, and…
2025/11/15 08h Retreat in November in the city. Weekend of 15th to 16th.
Zen meditation retreat in November A November retreat in the city is an intensive Zen meditation session. The practice takes place at the Zen Meditation Center Kannon in Barcelona. The city retreat also serves as an introduction for people who have never attended a retreat before. In the city retreat, one can participate partially and…
Meditate more and consume less.
In a small village by the sea, there lived a man named Joan. He was a man who seemed to never have time. He was always rushing from one place to another, busy with his work, his family commitments, and the little problems that arose every day. His friends often told him he needed to…
Learn to Meditate on My Own
More and more people are asking how to learn to meditate on their own because they know about the benefits of meditation. Today, it is very easy to find information on how to do almost anything on the internet, and of course, this includes learning meditation techniques. There are guided apps available for mobile phones.…