In our community, The ceremony of bodhisattva goes beyond being a mere ritual or commitment to a tradition. It is a way to express a deep internal intention: live guided by compassion and wisdom. Receive precepts It is not an external transformation, but a return to what we already are in … 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, the practice of zazen It is not conceived as psychological therapy, 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 the practice of zazen And the deepening in … 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
Bodhicitta, commonly translated as “the mind of awakening” or “the longing for enlightenment for the benefit of all beings”, It is the nucleus and engine of the path of bodhisattva in it Buddhism 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
