Zen Buddhism – The way of Zen
The Zen Buddhism course was created with the purpose of providing structured training, in which we will study the Way of Zen, specifically as we are practicing it today in our community. The training will provide us with a foundation in the historical context in which Zen Buddhism has developed, up to the present day. On the other hand, the academic study of Buddhist philosophy and psychology concepts will undoubtedly allow us to connect with our experience of meditation and mindfulness, and above all, to be able to understand and explain it using this language.
The paramitas in Zen Buddhism
The Paramitas and the Bodhisattva Precepts will be studied. Additionally, specific training will be provided on what the Zen Bodhisattva Path and the Zen Monk Path are.
All of you who have already started the practice of meditation may sometimes find it difficult to continue, as a consequence of the whirlwind of daily life. Through meditation, we feel the good it does for us, but often that is not enough to encourage us to continue on this wonderful path of liberation. This is nothing new; on the contrary, for centuries, the Zen tradition has shown the way to help us keep going without losing ourselves. The Zen Way gradually breaks the eggshell of our small self until it awakens our unlimited self.
Three-fold Zen Way
The Path of the layperson is for those who want to practice Zen meditation and mindfulness but, nonetheless, do not currently intend to embark on the spiritual path within Zen Buddhism. In this regard, within the Zen community, everyone freely chooses their own path. The Bodhisattva Path is for those who wish to deepen their practice, particularly one that transcends the ego through compassion, generosity, and generating bodhicitta, which is the aspiration to awaken, accompanied by a transmission master. Ultimately, for those who wish to go further, the Path of the monk or nun in Zen Buddhism invites us to renounce samsara, and from there, transform delusions into energy for the practice of Awakening, which we share with our dedication and with a spirit of service to others.
The classes
The Zen Way classes begin with a brief zazen meditation. Afterward, the teacher presents the topics, and questions and contributions can be made, naturally from the experience of living the Zen Way in today’s world.
Zen Buddhism Course– The way of Zen
Zen Buddhism Course. Master Zen: Lluís Nansen Salas. Presencially at Zen Kannon Barcelona & Online by zoom.
Course start: January 11, 2025
Schedule: Saturdays or sundays from 5:00 to 7:00 PM
History of Zen Buddhism
- Saturday, January 11
- Saturday, January 25
- Saturday, February 1
Foundations of Dharma
- Saturday, March 1
- Saturday, March 29
- Saturday, April 12
The Way of Zen
- Sunday, July 6
- Sunday, July 13
- Sunday, July 20
Price for each 3-class module: 60 euros (Active members: 20 euros).
Complete Zen Buddhism course (3 modules): 150 euros (Active members: 60 euros).
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