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…
This year we are once again holding the 9-day August Zen meditation retreat in Lluçà. A Zen retreat is always a transformative experience, but this 9-day retreat, in particular, offers the opportunity to delve deep into our spirit, whether we are new or experienced practitioners, and to connect with our original nature. Why participate in…
Sant Jordi day From Tuesday, April 22nd to Sunday, April 27th, during the week of Sant Jordi day all books by Lluís Nansen will have a 10% discount — exclusively at the Zen Kannon Barcelona Meditation Center, Zen Temple of Gran Via, located at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 665. We look forward to…
Why a Zen Mindfulness Compassion Course? The Zen Mindfulness Compassion course arises from the urgent need to apply remedies to ease existential anxiety. While Zen practitioners know that the practice of zazen is an inexhaustible source that quenches this thirst, painful situations in daily life often make it necessary to accelerate a healing process through…
Intensive Zen Meditation Retreat An intensive city retreat in Zen meditation is a practice held in a city-based center, where participants can take part either fully or partially. It offers a first-hand experience of a Zen retreat, or sesshin, which is a core practice within the Zen Buddhist tradition. This urban retreat allows participants to…
The Easter retreat is a Zen practice stay. This means that, in a countryside house surrounded by nature, we will dedicate ourselves to intensive Zen meditation practice, while the rest of the activities are carried out in silence and with full awareness. In this way, we harmonize the Zen mind—calm and focused—with all moments of…
Night of Religions 2025 On Saturday, September 20, the Zen Kannon Center will once again take part in the 2025 Night of Religions, organized by AUDIR. At 6:30 PM, visitors will be welcomed by the Sangha of Master Nansen Salas, who will offer a basic introduction to Zen Buddhism and daily practice. After demonstrating the…
Nansen, Zen mediterrani. El despertar universal Lluís Nansen Salas: Zen mediterrani. El despertar universal, Viena edicions, Barcelona, 2022. The Japanese master Taisen Deshimaru brought Zen to Europe over half a century ago. In 1981, he held a retreat in Caldes de Montbui during what would be his only visit to Catalonia. Since then, Zen has…
In Japanese, Rohatsu refers to the Zen retreat held in commemoration of the Buddha’s awakening on December 8. In Zen Buddhism, it is traditionally marked by intensive seated meditation and rigorous silence. As the days grow darker and colder at the end of autumn, the season itself invites us to turn inward and contemplate. This…
Zen and Art Colloquium – Eight Zen Artists The Zen and Art Colloquium – Eight Zen Artists took place on Sunday, January 17, with the artists present at the dojo and the audience attending via Zoom. How does meditation influence sensitivity, inspiration, or creativity? Through the practice of zazen, the mind flows continuously and does…
