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Intensive Zen Meditation Retreat

An intensive city retreat in Zen meditation is a practice held in a city-based center, where participants can take part either fully or partially. It offers a first-hand experience of a Zen retreat, or sesshin, which is a core practice within the Zen Buddhist tradition. This urban retreat allows participants to deepen their spiritual practice while remaining in an urban environment.

What is a Sesshin

During a sesshin—including in the urban retreat—practitioners commit to a rigorous schedule that includes periods of seated meditation (zazen), walking meditation (kinhin), formal meals, mindful manual work (samu), Dharma talks by the Zen teacher, and limited free time. The sesshin takes place in an atmosphere of silence and contemplation, aiming to deepen the meditation experience and lead participants to a greater understanding of the nature of mind and reality. All of this is carried out within an urban retreat setting. The sesshin is an opportunity to immerse oneself fully in spiritual practice and attain greater clarity and spiritual awakening. It is a deeply transformative experience.

Introduction to the Urban Zen Retreat

A distinctive feature of the urban retreat is that it allows for partial participation, making it suitable for beginners. However, to attend, it is essential to have completed a free introduction session with Zen Kannon and to have practiced zazen for a few months, either in person or online at the Zen Kannon center. In any case, if this is your first retreat, it is recommended to consult the center’s teachers to assess whether your preparation is adequate.

Urban Intensive Zen Meditation Retreat

Led by Zen Master Lluís Nansen Salas
In person / via Zoom
Schedule:

Saturday, September 20

08:30 ZAZEN + ceremony + samu + coffee

12:00 ZAZEN + Dokusan

13:30–17:00 MINDFULNESS IN DAILY LIFE – AUDIOS

18:30 The Night of Religions – Talk and introduction to Zen meditation

19:30 ZAZEN

Sunday, September 21

08:30 ZAZEN + ceremony + guenmai + coffee

12:00 ZAZEN + Dokusan

13:30–17:00 MINDFULNESS IN DAILY LIFE – AUDIOS

17:00 ZAZEN + Dharma Workshop: The Heart Sutra (separate registration). These kinds of activities can be included in an urban retreat.

19:30 ZAZEN

The retreat can be attended fully or partially. Please arrive or connect 15 minutes before the start of zazen.
Free for Zen Kannon members.

Register now for the upcoming city Zen retreat.

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