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…
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,…
The Kusen in Soto Zen In Soto Zen, the kusen is the oral teaching offered by the master during the practice of zazen (sitting meditation). During the kusen, the master speaks in a calm and direct voice to the practitioners while they meditate, giving advice on posture, breathing, and mental attitude during meditation. The kusen…
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. 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…
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…
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…
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.…
Samu: Cooperating volunteers in a Zen Community Cooperating volunteers is undoubtedly one of the most universal spiritual paths, shared by all traditions. In the context of Japanese Zen, it is called Samu, and similarly, in India, it is known as Karma-yoga. Voluntary work, or volunteering, ultimately means dedicating our effort and energy to carrying out…
