Koan, historia y uso en el Soto Zen

Kanji is not afraid

Los koan (公案, «casos públicos») han sido descritos a menudo como enigmas o paradojas, pero no son rompecabezas para la mente lógica. Son chispas que encienden una comprensión directa y viva, una llamada que surge del fondo de quien practica: una forma de señalar lo innombrable. El término koan procede del chino gong’an, usado originalmenteRead more

KEYS FOR A DISCIPULATE SANA RELATIONSHIP

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The relationship between teacher and disciple in Buddhism Soto Zen is not a contractual or subsidiary or friendship relationship. It is a deep bond that is grown over time, patiently, with listening and honesty, Putting the Zafus together, In the same dojo. Tampoco se trata de una relación jerárquica donde unoRead more

What is Buddhism Soto Zen and how is it practiced?

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What does Soto Zen mean? The term zen comes from the Chinese word ch’an, which in turn translates the Sanskrit Dhyāna, which means absorption. La escuela Soto Zen toma su nombre del linaje Caodong (Soto) Chinese Ch’an Buddhism. Caodong se transliteró al japonés como Sōtō (Soto), combinando los caracteres de los nombres de dosRead more

Mental diseases and meditation practice

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Meditation is widely recognized for its beneficial effects on mental health, But its relationship with mental illnesses is an issue that requires a nuanced look. In the tradition of Buddhism Soto Zen, la práctica de zazen no se concibe como una terapia psicológica, sino como una vía de realización profunda de laRead more

Sit in a chair to meditate

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One of the most widespread preconceived ideas is that it can only be practiced in a lotus posture or in a cushion on the ground. This belief, more than a truth, It usually becomes an excuse not to practice. The truth is that the fundamental thing in meditation is where you feel, … Read more