In this Zen Buddhism course on the fundamentals of Dharma, we will review some of the key concepts for understanding Buddhist philosophy. Zen practice goes beyond any doctrine or philosophy. When we want to understand what practice means and what the experiences we have signify, a system of knowledge is necessary to explain it. Without…
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March Retreat in Barcelona – Zen Meditation, Zazen The Zen Kannon Center of Barcelona invites you to participate in the monthly zazenkai meditation retreat that will take place in March. This zazenkai offers a unique opportunity to deepen your Zen practice and experience the silence and serenity that meditation provides in a peaceful and harmonious…
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Koan on the Teaching Never Explained The teaching never explained is a Zen koan that conveys a teaching of the Buddha. In a moment close to his death, the Buddha confessed to his disciples that he had explained nothing. What is this teaching that he never explained? A koan is a Zen riddle that challenges…
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Samu Zen Samu in Zen refers to voluntary work performed as part of the practice at a Zen center. The word “samu” comes from Japanese and means work carried out with mindfulness, serving as a form of moving meditation. Samu is an essential part of Zen monks’ lives and offers an opportunity to apply the…
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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 in attention and concentration. After the morning meditation, we can have tea, and then get to work. Keep in mind that the total cooking time…
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Origin of the Zen Kesa The origin of Zen kesa sewing dates back to the time of Buddha, Siddhartha Gautama. According to tradition, when Siddhartha attained enlightenment and became the Buddha, he began teaching his disciples. At that time, the disciples lived in community and wore the kesa to practice zazen, just as we do…
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Dokusan: The Private Meeting with a Zen Master In Zen practice, dokusan is a private encounter between a student and a Zen master. During this interview, the student has the opportunity to present their questions, doubts, or experiences directly to the master. This face-to-face interaction is a fundamental part of Zen practice, providing the practitioner…
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The Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings Before his death, the Buddha gave his disciples one final teaching so they could continue on the path of full awareness eternally: the Eight Awakenings of the Great Beings. The great beings are the Buddhas, the awakened ones, those who follow the path of full awareness. Practicing these…
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Advanced Zen Meditation Course Zen master Lluis Nansen Salas will lead an advanced Zen meditation course at the Zen Kannon Center. This courses, designed for practitioners with prior meditation experience who wish to deepen their journey into Zen, will take place over three Sunday afternoons from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Each session will cover…
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Why a Zen Mindfulness Compassion Course? The Zen Mindfulness Compassion course arises from the urgent need to apply remedies to ease existential anxiety. While Zen practitioners know that the practice of zazen is an inexhaustible source that quenches this thirst, painful situations in daily life often make it necessary to accelerate a healing process through…
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