Upcoming events and activities at the Zen Kannon Meditation Center in Barcelona: courses, retreats, in-person and online meditations, and Dharma workshops. Activities are announced in this category and can be booked directly by filling out the form in each event.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Saturday there is a kesa sewing workshop. Sign up using the form. Origin of the Zen Kesa The origin of Zen kesa sewing dates back to the time of Buddha,…
Taisen Deshimaru was a Japanese Zen master, fundamental in bringing zazen the heart of Zen Buddhism to Europe. Born in 1914, he trained extensively in Japan before World War II.…