Gaslighting espiritual
Cuando la luz de la conciencia se vuelve contra sí misma El término gaslighting proviene de una antigua obra de teatro en la que un hombre manipulaba a su esposa…
Ketsumyaku, buddha bloodline
In our tradition, during the ceremony bodhisattva se entrega el ketsumyaku, whose translation could literally be "flow of blood". Beyond its literal meaning, para nuestra comunidad representa…
Mushotoku, practice without expecting anything
In Buddhism Soto Zen we recite every day the sutra of great wisdom, donde mushotoku, practice without looking for anything in return, It is a central term. But, How to do…
The spine and the road: Antonio Machado and the teaching of Zen Buddhism
I'm dreaming roads, I'm dreaming of the afternoon. The Colinadoradas, The green pines,The dusty holm oaks!... where will the way go?I'm singing, traveled throughout the path ... -The afternoon falling is-«in…
Fall in Zazen: Causes and remedies
One of the most frequent phenomena in the practice of zazen It is the dream. Many people, especially at the beginning, They are surprised to discover that as soon as they adopt the position,…
Women in Zen Buddhism
The history of Zen Buddhism has been woven, mostly, With male voices. The most cited figures in the transmission texts are men. But on the margins of…
Retreats and intensive practice: A path to the heart of Zen
Within the framework of Buddhism Soto Zen, Meditation retreats (sesshin) They are intensive practice moments, where life is simplified to the essential and the mind finds a…
The way of dressing in the dojo: Expression of respect and presence
In Soto Zen Buddhism, Every aspect of practice is an opportunity to express attention, respect and simplicity, It is our way of considering everything that surrounds us as…
Buddhism and neuroscience
For centuries, The practice of Buddhism Soto Zen has been based on direct experience, Without the need for external validations. But in the last decades, A new bridge has…
Koan, History and use at Soto Zen
Los koan (Public case, «Public cases») They have often been described as enigmas or paradoxes, But they are not puzzles for the logical mind. They are sparks that turn on a direct understanding and…
Meditation and pain threshold
The relationship between meditation and pain threshold is an issue that has aroused a growing interest in the field of neuroscience and contemplative practice. The…
Offer merits for sick and deceased people
In our ceremonies we offer the merits of our practice by the people who are sick, crossing difficult or recently died. In all cases, It is not…
KEYS FOR A DISCIPULATE SANA RELATIONSHIP
The relationship between teacher and disciple in Buddhism Soto Zen is not a contractual or subsidiary or friendship relationship. It is a deep bond that is cultivated with the…
Nothing is born, Nothing dies
MY DOOR CIRUEL,If I didn't come back,Spring will always again. You, It blooms. Japanese anonymous nothing is born, Nothing dies. Nothing to cling, Nothing to release. Samsara is the Nirvana. There is nothing…
What is Buddhism Soto Zen and how is it practiced?
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. Soto Zen School takes its…
The silence that sustains practice
About the importance of silence during retreats when we started a meditation withdrawal in the CSZCM, One of the first indications offered is to remain silent. I don't know…
Receive the precepts in the Soto Zen tradition
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:…
Mental diseases and meditation practice
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…