In recent years, The word sect has been widely used to refer to any spiritual group that does not fit the social norm. However, The problem is not the existence of communities with different beliefs, but those that use manipulation, coercion and abuse to catch and control its members. When … Read more
Death is one of the most significant and unavoidable human experiences. From time immemorial, The awareness of our own finitude has generated in human beings anguish, Existential questions and, In many cases, A deep suffering. Generally, All this remains at an unconscious level, But with Zazen's practice and deepening … Read more
When people approach the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM), One of the first questions they usually ask is: Is it necessary to give up our daily lives and lead a monk life to practice with us? The answer is no. We are a secular community, Which means that our practice develops … Read more
We live in a world where emotions are constantly manipulated to direct our actions and decisions.. The consumer society, with its ability to capture our attention and shape our desires, it takes us away from our true nature, accentuating and taking advantage of our feeling of emptiness and disconnection. Faced with this, la práctica de la meditación … Read more
Perhaps you have been attracted to Zen Buddhism because of its ability to transform your relationship with the mind or because of your curiosity about its profound teachings.. Maybe you are approaching for the first time, Hoping to find an antidote to the restlessness of your mind, o quizá ya lleves un tiempo en este camino … Read more
Bodhicitta, commonly translated as “the mind of awakening” or “the longing for enlightenment for the benefit of all beings”, es el núcleo y motor de la vía del bodhisattva en el budismo mahayana. Es el compromiso profundo y altruista de dedicar la propia vida a aliviar el sufrimiento y a cultivar el despertar … Read more
At the first in-person meeting of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community, el equipo de tesorería presentó un texto más elaborado que el que aquí presentamos a partir del libro “Ecodharma” de David Loy. Este libro ofrece una profunda reflexión sobre cómo las enseñanzas budistas pueden integrarse con un enfoque ético y sostenible en respuesta … Read more
In a world marked by technological acceleration, environmental crises and social inequalities, Buddhism offers us a profoundly relevant vision. Your ethical principles, its emphasis on interdependence and compassion, and its community practice provide a framework for action and reflection to address the global challenges of the 21st century. Este artículo … Read more
Sesshin, es una de las prácticas más importantes en el camino del Zen, It has a deep meaning that goes far beyond what we commonly understand as a retreat.. La palabra “sesshin” combina los caracteres japoneses para “contacto” (catch) and "mind/heart" (Heart), que podemos traducir como “tocar lo esencial” o “unificar la mente-corazón”. In … Read more
In many Eastern spiritual traditions, and especially in the way we usually perceive Zen, We tend to see the teacher as a "guru". This vision, can lead to misunderstandings and false expectations. It is easy for us to imagine the Zen master as someone with high spiritual qualities, con todas las respuestas y capaz de guiarnos como … Read more