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 dos … Read more
Sobre la importancia del silencio durante los retiros Cuando comenzamos un retiro de meditación en la CSZCM, One of the first indications offered is to remain silent. It is not just an external norm, but of a skillful means for a deep transformation. Silence during retreats is not an absence, sino … Read more
In our community, la ceremonia de bodhisattva va más allá de ser un mero ritual o un compromiso con una tradición. It is a way to express a deep internal intention: live guided by compassion and wisdom. Recibir los preceptos no es una transformación externa, sino un retorno a lo que ya somos en … Read more
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 la … Read more
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
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, The practice of meditation … 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