Urban Retreat: The Art of Stopping

Date: Saturday 29 March 2025
Time: Of 8:00 a 20:00 h.
Place: Presencial Elche y Online

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We invite you to a Urban Retreat, a unique opportunity to stop in the middle of the daily hustle and reconnect with our authentic nature original. During this intensive journey, we will explore the art of silence, zen meditation (zazen) and the teachings of Dharma in an atmosphere of calm and contemplation.

Who is it aimed at??
To all those who wish to deepen the practice of Zen, regardless of your experience level. This retreat is an invitation to practice mindfulness in our daily environment and share teachings that guide us toward balance and mental clarity..

Besides, Participation in this type of retreats is an essential condition for those who wish to participate in the Deepening Retreats. organized by the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM). These more advanced retreats are designed for those who have developed a solid commitment to the practice of Zen..

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Retirement Program

08:00 – Opening and welcome. 30 minutes to start the withdrawal, explaining the practices of the day.

08:30 – Meditation period (zazen)

09:00 – walking meditation (kinhin)

09:15 – Meditation period (zazen)

09:45 – Ceremony

10:00 – Rest

10:45 – Morning teaching

11:45 – Rest

12:15 – Meditation period (zazen)

12:45 – walking meditation (kinhin)

13:00 – Meditation period (zazen)

13:30 – Lunch break

16:00 – Meditation period (zazen)

16:30 – walking meditation (kinhin)

16:45 – Meditation period (zazen)

17:15 – Rest

17:45 – Afternoon teaching

18:45 – Meditation period (zazen)

19:15 – walking meditation (kinhin)

19:30 – circle of hearts. To share reflections and experiences of the day.

20:00 – Closing ceremony

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We are waiting for you with an open heart to share together this day of calm!, practice and teaching!