Retiros y práctica intensiva: un camino hacia el corazón del zen
En el marco del budismo soto zen, los retiros de meditación (sesshin) son momentos de práctica intensiva, donde la vida se simplifica hasta lo esencial y la mente encuentra un…
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, es nuestra manera de considerar todo lo que nos rodea como…
Buddhism and neuroscience
Durante siglos, la práctica del budismo Soto Zen se ha basado en la experiencia directa, sin la necesidad de validaciones externas. Pero en las últimas décadas, un nuevo puente ha…
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…
Sit in a chair to meditate
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, further…
How to differentiate a dangerous group from a genuine spiritual practice
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…
Death in the practice of Soto Zen Buddhism
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…
Our Community: Spirituality in Everyday Life
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…
The Way of the Buddha: Recovering our Freedom in the Consumer Society
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…
Soto Zen Buddhism: Your life as it is.
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're getting close…