Bodhicitta: Perseverance on the Bodhisattva Path
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…
Introduction to Sustainable Economic Management, Circular and Ethics
At the first in-person meeting of the Soto Zen Camino Medio Community, The treasury team presented a more elaborate text than the one we present here based on the book…
The role of Buddhism in the 21st century
In a world marked by technological acceleration, environmental crises and social inequalities, Buddhism offers us a profoundly relevant vision. Your ethical principles, its emphasis on…
Sesshin: Touching the Essentials at Soto Zen Retreats
Sesshin, It is one of the most important practices on the path of Zen, It has a deep meaning that goes far beyond what we commonly understand as a retreat.….
The Zen Master, the good friend.
In many Eastern spiritual traditions, and especially in the way we usually perceive Zen, We tend to see the teacher as a "guru". This vision, can lead to misunderstandings…
Final Realization (Nisthamarga)
in Buddhism, The path to enlightenment is a complex and gradual process involving multiple stages of spiritual development.. The Final Realization, o Nisthamarga, It's the last stretch…
The six perfections of the bodhisattva
The path of Bodhisattva It is the path of a being who has generated Bodhicitta, the vow to achieve enlightenment not only for your own benefit, but for him…
The Eyes in Zazen: The Look of Awakening
In the practice of zazen, every detail of our posture has a function, not just physics, but also mental, emotional and spiritual. The position of the eyes is one of…
The Bodhisattva Lands
In it Mahayana Buddhism, the concept of bhūmi or “bodhisattva lands” refers to the progressive stages of spiritual development that a bodhisattva passes through on its way to the…
Arhat, Pratyekabudha and Bodhisattva
Buddhism is a complex spiritual tradition that has evolved over the centuries and has adapted to the different cultures and historical contexts in which it exists.…
The Noble Eightfold Path. Samadhi.
Within the Noble Eightfold Path, Factors related to the cultivation of samadhi absorption are of great relevance.. These factors are: the Right Effort (The same Vayama), Mindfulness…
The Noble Eightfold Path. Prajña.
The wisdom, known in Sanskrit as prajña, It is the first component of the Noble Eightfold Path, and constitutes the basis of deep understanding in Buddhism. This wisdom does not refer…
Tisarana. The Three Refuges in Buddhism: Origen, Importance and Meaning
The Three Refuges or Tisarana is one of the fundamental practices of Buddhism and is at the heart of the spiritual life of Buddhist practitioners in all its forms.…
The Noble Eightfold Path. Sila.
Ethical conduct, known as sila in Buddhism, It is one of the fundamental aspects on the path to liberation from suffering and enlightenment. This behavior is based…
Introduction to the Four Noble Truths
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…
Gyōji: Continuing practice in the Soto Zen tradition
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 we…
The Life of Siddhartha Gautama (the buddha)
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,…