Sit in a chair to meditate

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Objetivo de la beca: El objetivo de las becas será proporcionar apoyo financiero a aquellosque deseen participar en un retiro, pero que, debido a limitaciones económicas, no puedencubrir el costo total de la experiencia. Las becas permitirán que personas de diversascircunstancias económicas tengan la oportunidad de beneficiarse de la práctica zen. Este protocolo tiene comoRead more

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Event Date: Saturday 4 from January to 12:00 h. Presents: Daizan Soriano Grabación de la sesión Te invitamos a participar en este evento de presentación donde daremos a conocer la página web de la CSZCM, know our Practice and Study Program for this 2025 y compartir la evolución de nuestra campaña deRead more

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Support the Creation of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community

Final photo retreat and bodhisattva ceremony.

Contributes to the growth of a sangha dedicated to the practice and study of the Soto Zen tradition.

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General information

The campaign “Support the Creation of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community” seeks to consolidate our community through its formal constitution, facing essential legal and administrative costs. This step will strengthen Zen practices and teachings., promoting an ethical and sustainable economy based on interdependence and compassion. With your support, we will build an accessible community that encourages personal development, social commitment and collective well-being, offering withdrawals, workshops and activities at the service of all beings. Your contribution makes a difference!

Description.

  1. Commitment to an ethical and sustainable economy: The project prioritizes conscious consumption and the circular economy, aligning with the principles of Soto Zen Buddhism, like simplicity, generosity and connection with nature.
  2. Accessibility and community: We seek to create an inclusive community that overcomes individual limitations, promoting collective well-being through the practice and teaching of Soto Zen Buddhism.
  3. Compassion and social action: We integrate direct action and compassionate development, promoting a positive impact on both people and the environment.
  4. Innovation and tradition: We combine the traditional principles of Soto Zen Buddhism with a contemporary vision that responds to current socio-environmental challenges.

Goals:

  1. Formally constitute the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM).
  2. Offer activities, workshops and retreats accessible to promote personal and collective development.
  3. Promote the social and environmental commitment based on Buddhist ethics.
  4. Generate a circular and sustainable economy in the community.
  5. Promote the practice of Soto Zen Buddhism as a tool for the well-being and awakening of people and society.

Motivation and who the project is aimed at

This project was born from the need to consolidate a community based on the principles of Soto Zen Buddhism., to offer a practice space, reflection and personal growth in a world marked by individualism, stress and socio-environmental challenges. The experience accumulated in the teaching and practice of Zen has shown us the importance of creating a solid environment that not only preserves the tradition, but also adapts it to contemporary needs, promoting connection, compassion and well-being.

The project is aimed at all those people interested in meditation, spiritual development and social commitment. This includes Buddhist practitioners, spiritual seekers, people concerned about the environment and sustainability, as well as those looking for tools for emotional well-being and conscious living. Besides, It is also intended for those who wish to support a Buddhist community that promotes values ​​of interdependence, solidarity and compassionate action.

Previous experience and equipment

The Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM) está liderada por Daizan Soriano, Zen master with more than 20 years of experience in the practice and teaching of Soto Zen Buddhism. From 2003, He has guided numerous people on their spiritual path, promoting values ​​of compassion, ethics and sustainability.

The team has a solid track record in organizing retreats, workshops, meditation sessions and community activities. Besides, its approach combines the Zen tradition with a commitment to addressing current social and environmental challenges.

The project has a group of committed practitioners, a physical space for activities in Murcia, Elche and Alicante, in addition to an online platform to reach a wider audience. Besides, has experience in the management of economic and organizational resources, guaranteeing the viability of the proposals.

How can you contribute?

Your support can make a big difference at this key time. To thank you for your collaboration, we have prepared special activities, including intensive days of zazen practice and question and answer sessions about our vision for the community, our projects and all kinds of doubts about Buddhism and Zen. Each contribution, regardless of its amount, brings us closer to the goal of an officially constituted community, sustainable and ethical, at the service of all beings.

Make your contribution: You can collaborate safely through our website or by transfer to the current account of the Alicante Zen Association ES8301824914470200074504 concept: CSZCM Creation and your first and last name if you wish to appear in the thanks to the participants in the campaign.

We appreciate your support

The Soto Zen Camino Medio Community expresses its most sincere gratitude to all the people who have generously contributed to the donation campaign for the constitution of our community.

Thanks to your selfless support, we take a fundamental step towards the consolidation of a practice space, teaching and encounter for all those seeking to cultivate awakening and compassion in their lives.

Every donation, regardless of its magnitude, reflects a gesture of trust and solidarity that deeply inspires us to continue with our work. Let's go together, on this shared path, building a path in which the practice and teachings of Zen continue to flourish and benefit all beings.

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    • Irene Sanchez
    • Pedro Aparicio
    • Uxio Outeiro
    • Jose Andres Jimenez
    • Elena Cabrera
    • Felix Crespo
    • Jesus Caravaca
    • Jose Antonio Rodriguez
    • Mar Martínez-Cacha
    • Alejandro Lopez
    • Elena Lopez
    • Gaspar Lasso
    • Maria Angeles Campello
    • Pepe Villegas
    • Juguera clan
    • Alexandra Roche
    • Pedro Ruiz
    • Mari Carmen Martínez
    • Maria Teresa Martinez
    • Pedro Jesus Brito
    • David Valentin Garcia
    • Carlos Ferrandez
    • Raul Gisbert
    • Francisco Perez
    • Alejandro Martínez
    • Carlos Belizon
    • Alejandro Muñoz
    • Pedro Jesus Brito
    • Francisco Javier Martínez
    • Mari Carmen Fernández

If your name does not appear in the thank you list or you wish to remain anonymous, please contact us so we can correct it and respect your decision. Every gesture counts and will always be remembered with appreciation in the hearts of our community.. Thank you for your support!

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Letter to the Sangha November 2024

Final photo retreat and bodhisattva ceremony.

Dear Sangha and supporters of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community, We are taking a historic step in our community: the formal constitution of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community (CSZCM). This milestone will not only allow us to strengthen our practices and teachings, but also deepen our ethical commitment to all beings, guiándonos por unaRead more

Screenshots Zazen Online

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Breathing Concentration Methods

Concentration on breathing is one of the most traditional and effective methods in the practice of meditation.. By focusing our attention on breathing, we can calm the mind, anchor ourselves in the present and cultivate greater awareness. There are different techniques to develop this concentration, adapted to different levels of experience and objectives. … Read more

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