Sewing a Zen kesa is a practice that helps people stay present and attentive. By focusing on the constant movement of the needle and thread, individuals can feel calm and aware. This helps their minds relax, and their spirits connect with the act of creation. This mindful way of sewing turns the activity into a…
In this edition of the Night of Religions 2024, about fifty places of worship in Barcelona are open. They aim to promote interfaith dialogue and share cultural and spiritual diversity with the public. This includes spaces like the Zen Kannon meditation center. This initiative started in 2016. This initiative began in 2016. Now, the program…
Bodhidharma, often considered the 28th Indian master of Zen and the 1st Chinese master, is a central figure in Zen Buddhism. He is credited with introducing Zen Buddhism (Chan) in China in the 6th century AD. Historically, he was a Buddhist monk of Indian origin, and although the exact details of his life are somewhat…
The Zen Shop is a space where members of the Zen Kannon community can find everything they need for meditation and Zen practice. In this space, you will find zafus, kimonos, and all the accessories we regularly use at the center and during sesshins. Here you will also find all the books by Lluís Nansen,…
This Bright pearl koan is one of the many paradoxical stories or enigmas that form part of the Zen tradition. Koans are used in Zen practice to help practitioners transcend rational thought and access a deeper understanding of their true nature and reality. Origin and Meaning of the Bright Pearl Koan of Ikka This koan…
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…
Summer Meditation – August The intensive summer meditation program begins. 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 Zen Kannon…
Guen Mai Rice Soup Guen Mai is the rice soup consumed every morning after the first zazen. The preparation of this traditional dish from Zen monasteries is an excellent exercise in attention and concentration. After the morning meditation, we can have tea, and then get to work. Keep in mind that the total cooking time…
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…
The Principle of “Mind Itself Is Buddha” The principle of “mind itself is Buddha” is well known in Zen, but many people have misunderstood it. They think, “if our mind here and now is Buddha, then our behavior must always be correct, and therefore we don’t need to make any effort to understand or realize…
