It is an ancient tradition in Zen Buddhist temples to welcome the New Year with the celebration of the 108 bell tolls year-end ceremony. Why 108 bell tolls at year-end? The number 108 is considered sacred in Buddhism, representing totality and the completeness of the Universe. Among other uses, there are 108 beads in a…
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The history of Zen Buddhism is fascinating and enriching, as it represents a spiritual tradition that has evolved and adapted over the centuries while preserving its essence and fundamental teachings. History of Zen Buddhism Course: Introduction This course on the history of Zen Buddhism takes us on a journey to discover this rich tradition, which…
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January Zen Meditation Retreat Participating in the January Zen meditation retreat at the Zen Kannon Center in Barcelona is a unique opportunity for both beginners and experienced practitioners. A space to reconnect with oneself The fast pace of urban life often disconnects us from ourselves. This retreat offers a calm and structured environment to pause,…
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What does Bodhicitta or Bodaishin mean? Bodaishin (Japanese) or Bodhicitta (Sanskrit) is a fundamental concept in Zen Buddhism and the entire Mahayana tradition. Bodhicitta means an aspiration to awakening, often translated as the “spirit of awakening” or the “mind of awakening.” Bodhicitta or Bodaishin is an altruistic aspiration or mental attitude that seeks awakening not…
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Why a Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification? The Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor Certification is a theoretical and practical training that equips us to guide others in these practices. Sharing and teaching meditation to others is an act of generosity and compassion, offering undeniable benefits. However, if we are not properly prepared to teach, those we…
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On Sunday, February 2, 2025, the Zazen (Zen Meditation) course begins. This is undoubtedly an opportunity to explore and deepen your practice of this ancient spiritual tradition. In this sense, Zazen (Zen meditation) opens the path to seeing inner reality in the present moment, allowing us to rediscover peace and calm our minds. With consistent…
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Mindfulness Karma is a module of the Zen Mindfulness course at the Zen Kannon Center, designed to teach the application of mindfulness to actions and their consequences. Psychological distress and suffering are often caused by our own thoughts, words, or actions in the past. Likewise, our thoughts, words, and actions in the present will shape…
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February Retreat in Barcelona: Zen Meditation, Zazen The Zen Kannon Center in Barcelona is organizing a Zen meditation retreat, Zazen, this upcoming February. Zazenkai is an opportunity to deepen your Zazen practice (seated meditation) in a calm and harmonious environment. The retreat is open to participants of all levels, from beginners in Zen to more…
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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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