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
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, 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
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
Orígenes y contexto histórico El budismo surgió en el norte de la India hacia el siglo V a. 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
Five Remedies for Obstacles The human mind in Buddhist tradition is often compared to a pond., and spiritual practice with the effort to see its depth. However, when we find ourselves under the influence of certain obstacles, mental clarity is lost, making it difficult to see the bottom, that is to say, Understand our true … Read more
Shakyamuni Buddha taught that conquering one's own mind is a more admirable achievement than defeating a thousand men in a thousand battles.. As we deepen our meditation practice, we will inevitably encounter internal forces such as pride, the fear, the prejudice, hate and desire. Although these forces can cause suffering, … Read more
We have seen that it is essential to learn to pay attention to breathing and maintain correct posture. We have also highlighted the importance of immobility in practice. Once we settle into the proper posture, we must learn to cultivate the right attitude, which can be divided into three essential aspects: open the … Read more
The central figure of Buddhism is not a god, but a human being: Siddhartha Gautama. According to Buddhist tradition, Gautama was the heir to a small kingdom in the Himalayas around the year 500 AEC. The young prince was deeply affected by the suffering he saw around him.. I observed that men, women, children and … Read more
To fully understand the Buddha's teachings, It is essential to place them in the context of the society in which they were born. Siddhartha Gautama, known as the Buddha, lived in the 6th century BCE in what we now know as northeastern India and Nepal. This period of history was an era of … Read more