Preparing for the Meditation Retreat in Catalonia
Preparing for the meditation Retreat We often leave the firm decision to participate in a meditation retreat until the last moment. Now, for example, with only a few months left…
In this section, you’ll find articles written by teachers and practitioners from the Zen Kannon Center in Barcelona. Reflections on Zen practice, commentaries on Buddhist texts, personal experiences, and contemporary perspectives on spiritual life. A fresh and current look at the Dharma from the heart of the city.
Zen for nothing. Connections between Antai-ji and Zen Kannon
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…
Meditate more and consume less.
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…
Learn to Meditate on My Own
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…
Satipatthana: The Four Foundations of Mindfulness
Satipatthana: Sati – Attention, Patthana – The Four Foundations of Mindfulness The Four Foundations of Attention is the Buddha’s teaching recorded in the Satipatthana, a set of instructions aimed at…
Zazen, the Breath in the Hara
Once upon a time, there was an old Zen master who lived with his community in a small temple deep in the mountains. The emperor, aware of his wisdom, invited…