Concentration and Observation in Zazen Meditation
Concentration and observation are like the right leg and the left leg with which the mind walks during zazen. A path that overcomes the obstacles of drowsiness and agitation (Kontin…
Collection of all articles on meditation, or meditacio, from Nansen’s Blog or other pages on the Zen Kannon website. Especially on zazen and its practice in group sessions, both in-person and online, guided by Master Nansen.
Dopamina i Serotonina: Efectes de la Meditació en el Cervell
Meditation, Dopamine, and Serotonin Zen meditation is an ancient practice that, in addition to being a spiritual path for introspection and self-knowledge, has a direct impact on brain function. Various…
Obstacles in Zazen: Kontin and Sanran
In the practice of zazen, the seated meditation in Zen Buddhism, there are two main obstacles that can hinder concentration and mental serenity: kontin and sanran. According to the teachings…
Zen Meditation and pain tolerance
Effects of Meditation on Pain Tolerance Meditation and pain have a very special relationship for Zen practitioners. On the one hand, we cannot ignore that sometimes we feel discomfort, and…
What is Meditation?
What is Meditation? Today there is a vast array of meditation offerings—there are guided meditation classes, meditation retreats, guided meditation apps for mobile devices, … but not everything among these…
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…
Zen Instructor Certificate – Practice Group Leader
Zen Certificate: Theory and Practice The Zen Instructor study program expands upon the Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certificate. It includes all the previous training and adds more academic content…
2026/02/14 Koan Meditation: Ikka’s Bright Pearl
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…
Free introduction to Zen meditation
If you want to try a free meditation session at the Zen Kannon Center, sign up for an introduction. Schedule: Fridays from 18:30 to 20:30 Location: Zen Kannon Barcelona, Gran…