06. By not understanding the deep meaning
¿Cómo comprender el sentido profundo? ¿Leyendo y estudiando? Hasta cierto punto es necesario el estudio intelectual, pero solo podemos llegar a la sabiduría profunda mediante la experiencia directa.
Daizan Soriano
The Noble Eightfold Path. Prajña.
The wisdom, known in Sanskrit as prajña, It is the first component of the Noble Eightfold Path, and constitutes the basis of deep understanding in Buddhism. Esta sabiduría no se refiere simplemente al conocimiento intelectual o a la acumulación de información, sino a una comprensión directa y experiencial de la verdadera naturaleza de la realidad. Se … Read more
Tisarana. The Three Refuges in Buddhism: Origen, Importance and Meaning
The Three Refuges or Tisarana is one of the fundamental practices of Buddhism and is at the heart of the spiritual life of Buddhist practitioners in all their traditions.. También conocidos como la Triple Joya o los Tres Tesoros, The Three Refuges represent the Buddha, the religion (the teachings of the buddha) and the … Read more
The Noble Eightfold Path. Sila.
Ethical conduct, known as sila in Buddhism, It is one of the fundamental aspects on the path to liberation from suffering and enlightenment. This behavior is based on the understanding that our actions have consequences, not only for us, but also for others. Therefore, ethical behavior is … Read more
Introduction to the Four Noble Truths
The Four Noble Truths are the heart of the Buddha's teachings, but they should not be understood as absolute truths in which one must blindly believe.. They are practical principles that can profoundly transform our lives if integrated into our daily experience.. The term “noble” It does not refer to a spiritual elite or … Read more
Gyōji: Continuing practice in the Soto Zen tradition
In Soto Zen Buddhism, one of the most important terms to understand its practice is gyōji (uphold), which can be translated as “continuous practice”. This concept is fundamental because it reminds us that Zen practice is not limited to zazen., sitting meditation, but it covers all aspects of daily life. Every action, … Read more
The Life of Siddhartha Gautama (the buddha)
The Life of Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, It is a story that has inspired millions of people throughout the centuries.. It's a narrative of discovery, resignation, internal struggle, y, finally, lighting. His life is not only a testimony of his personal search for truth, but also … Read more
Soto Zen: The Practice of Zazen and its Impact on Everyday Life
Our name is Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM), The term Zen is very well known today but the term Soto is not so well known, which is why we have considered it necessary to create this short entry on our community's blog., to give a few brief touches on the origin of this Buddhist tradition, … Read more
Buddhism: teachings, History and practice
Origins and historical context Buddhism arose in northern India towards the 5th century. C., en un contexto social dominado por el sistema de castas y por las prácticas rituales de la religión védica. Siddhartha Gautama, un príncipe del reino de Kapilavastu, tras tomar contacto con el sufrimiento humano, abandonó su … Read more