Soto Zen: The Practice of Zazen and its Impact on Everyday Life
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…
Buddhism: teachings, History and practice
Origins and historical context Buddhism arose in northern India towards the 5th century. C., en un contexto social dominado por el sistema de castas y…
How to overcome obstacles in practice
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….
The five obstacles in the practice of meditation.
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 practice of…
Fundamental aspects in the initial practice of meditation
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. A…
Introduction to the Way of Zen
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.…
Historical and Cultural Context in India at the time of the Buddha
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…
The Middle Way: The Path of Trust and the Transcendence of Dualities
Middle Way is one of the most important concepts in Buddhism, y, one of the most profound and transformative. It is a path of balance and wisdom that…