The Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certificate course prepares participants to become instructors in these practices. The course content is based on books by Lluís Nansen Salas:
“Meditació Zen, l’art de simplement ser” (2017), “Mindfulness Zen, la consciència de l’ara” (2018). Dharma Zen. L’ull de la meravellosa revelació, (2019), published by Edicions Invisibles, Barcelona.
Who This Training Is For
The Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certificate is highly recommended for those who wish to start a meditation group, as well as for those already leading a group who want to expand their pedagogical tools. In general, it’s for anyone who feels the calling to teach meditation and mindfulness to others. It is also very suitable for professionals in meditation and mindfulness who want to deepen their training from a Zen tradition perspective.
Instructor Diploma in Meditation and Mindfulness
- Zen Meditation Basics Course (8 hours)
- Advanced Meditation Course (6 hours)
- Zen Mindfulness: Full Attention Course (8 hours)
- Zen Mindfulness: Karma Course (6 hours)
- Zen Mindfulness: Compassion Course (6 hours)
- Zen Dharma Course (18 hours)
- Zen meditation practice at the dojo (100 hours – Zoom zazen sessions also count)
- 20 hours of supervised instructor practice at Zen Kannon
- Interviews and approval by Zen teacher Lluís Nansen Salas
Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certificate
Includes everything in the Instructor Diploma, plus:
3 long Zen retreats.
(One 9-day retreat and two retreats of more than 3 days), led by Lluís Nansen Salas.
Interviews and approval by Zen teacher Lluís Nansen Salas.
Approximate Cost of the Instructor Certificate
Monthly Zen Kannon membership fee, paid via bank while enrolled in the program (see current rates)
- Meditation courses: total €45
- Mindfulness courses: total €65
- Zen Dharma course: €60
- Three long Zen retreats (in-person only): prices vary from approx. €145 to €310, total around €600
- Courses and retreats must be paid 30 days in advance
- Certificate issuance fee: €50
The total cost is the sum of all the above, paid progressively as the training advances. Course and retreat prices may vary slightly.
Courses are held at Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 665, Barcelona, and also online via Zoom.
The full instructor training can be completed in one year, or spread over two to three years.
Contact us to learn more about the Zen Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certificate.
Why Take the Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Training?
The meditation and mindfulness instructor training is a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of these ancient practices and learn how to guide others on their path to calm and well-being. By completing this training, you’ll acquire the necessary skills to teach meditation and mindfulness techniques effectively, adapting them to each person’s needs and preferences.
Becoming a meditation and mindfulness instructor also allows you to help others manage and reduce stress, anxiety, and negative emotions, promoting their emotional and mental well-being.
This training also helps develop the ability to cultivate mindfulness in everyday life, which can have a positive impact on your own quality of life and that of those around you.
In summary, taking the instructor training is an opportunity for personal and professional growth, contributing to the well-being of yourself and others through the teaching of these powerful tools of self-awareness and transformation.
What’s the Difference Between Meditation and Mindfulness?
Meditation and mindfulness are closely related practices, but they have key differences.
Meditation is a technique aimed at training the mind to reach a state of full awareness and calm, often by focusing on the breath, an object, or a mantra. It’s practiced regularly and includes various approaches such as mindfulness meditation, transcendental meditation, or guided meditation.
Mindfulness, on the other hand, is a type of meditation focused on consciously paying attention to the present moment, without judging thoughts or sensations as they arise. It’s about being fully present in each moment, observing thoughts and emotions without identifying with them. Mindfulness originates from Buddhist meditation and can be practiced in daily life, not just during formal meditation sessions.
In short, meditation is a broader practice encompassing different techniques and approaches, while mindfulness is a form of meditation that applies full awareness to the present moment of everyday life. Both can benefit mental and emotional health and complement each other for greater overall well-being.
Why a Zen Approach to Meditation and Mindfulness?
A Zen approach to meditation and mindfulness is rooted in Zen Buddhist philosophy, which seeks the awakening of awareness through meditation and full presence in the here and now. This tradition emphasizes simplicity, stillness, and non-judgmental observation of thoughts and emotions as they arise.
Zen invites us to be fully aware of each moment, to be present in the here and now without worrying about the past or the future. Through Zen meditation, we learn to observe our thoughts and emotions without identifying with them, which allows us to develop greater mental and emotional clarity.
Furthermore, the Zen approach to meditation and mindfulness supports the cultivation of compassion and kindness — toward ourselves and toward others. In practicing mindfulness, we learn to accept our imperfections and those of others, and to relate with empathy and compassion.
In short, the Zen approach offers powerful tools for cultivating inner peace, mental clarity, and compassion, helping us live more fully and consciously in every moment of our lives.
En resum, l’enfocament zen a la meditació i el mindfulness ens brinda eines poderoses per cultivar la pau interior, la claredat mental i la compassió, cosa que ens permet viure de manera més plena i conscient en cada moment de la nostra vida.