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NEW YEAR IN THE SANGHA

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  • 9 January, 2026
NEW YEAR IN THE SANGHA
Dear friends, From the Barbara Kosen Zen Sangha, we begin the year with a commitment: that 2026 be a cycle in which we delve deeper into the awakened nature that dwells within us. Sometimes a single moment is enough to realize that true freedom lies in becoming aware of who we are, allowing our daily actions to reflect this intimacy with ourselves. Through our continuous practice, we want to contribute to the creation of a collective dwelling in which to transform suffering. For this, it is urgent that we change our perspective, that…Read [+]

Zen Calendar 2026

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  • 14 December, 2025
Zen Calendar 2026
The calendar for this new year is now available, with the dates of the association's activities. Celebrating 25 years of Shorin-ji. The photos in the calendar are stills from André Chappatte's documentary film ‘Madera, Soplado, Metal’ (Wood, Blowing, Metal). Pre-printing of photos by Debla Coronel. Design by Pedro Dinis. We hope you like it and that you can come and enjoy the temple and the practice of Dharma. You can purchase it at the Mokusan Dojo in Madrid or at Shorin-ji, while stocks last (you can reserve one at the boutique to pick…Read [+]

Tribute to the Zen Master Stéphane Kosen Thibaut

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  • 28 September, 2025
Tribute to the Zen Master Stéphane Kosen Thibaut
We have sad news: Zen Master Stéphane Kosen Thibaut left us this Monday. A disciple from the beginning of Master Deshimaru, he contributed enormously to the dissemination of his teachings and is, without a doubt, one of the most outstanding heirs. Although our paths took different directions, Stéphane was a decisive teacher for the development of AZI, DZP and European and South American Zen. His fellow practitioners and Dharma brothers and sisters would like to pay him a collective tribute here and express their full solidarity with the Kosen Sangha. May we all…Read [+]

New book by Master Barbara Kosen – Introduction to Genjo Kōan

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  • 19 August, 2025
New book by Master Barbara Kosen – Introduction to Genjo Kōan
The true tranquillity of nirvana is no different from the phenomena among which we live. A person can reach nirvana in life and live with serenity the interaction between phenomena and emptiness. He is donin, he who follows the Way.   Barbara Kōsen   We are pleased to present Master Barbara Kósen's book, Introduction to Master Dōgen's Genjo Kōan, the first commentary in the Spanish language on one of the fundamental texts of the Sōtō Zen school, an atemporal work in which Master Dōgen expounds his fundamental teaching on illusion, satori, life, death,…Read [+]

Zen Calendar 2025

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  • 23 January, 2025
Zen Calendar 2025
We have available the calendar for this new year, with the dates of the association's activities. This time the focus is on Shorin-ji and some of its places, built together with the spirit of the Way. We hope you like it and that you can come and enjoy the temple and the practice of the Dharma. You can buy it at the Mokusan Dojo de Madrid or at Shorin-ji, while stocks last.Read [+]

Dharma Transmission Ceremony.

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  • 1 November, 2023
Dharma Transmission Ceremony.
«Happy at the beginning, happy in the middle, happy at the end» Master Barbara Kosen Dharma Transmission Ceremony.   This year 2023, after ango, a happy event has occurred. Transcendental for our sangha and for the continuity of master Deshimaru's mission in Europe developed by master Barbara Kosen. This continuity is updated with the ceremony of transmission of the dharma – shiho – to Daniel Ungo and Gema Kyuho, which enables entitles them as successors in the lineage and perpetuates the continuity of the practice for subsequent the next generations. Throughout the year…Read [+]

CALL FOR ORDINARY GENERAL MEETING TDZA 2023

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  • 17 September, 2023
Dear friends of the Way. We hereby summon you to the General Assembly of the Deshimaru Taisen Zen Association to be held at ShorinJi during the Autumn Sesshin on Saturday, October 14th at 17:00. The topics to be discussed will be: Renewal of the annual membership fee as well as new memberships. Election or renewal of the Board of Directors. Review of the Treasury: annual balance sheet. Review of ongoing projects, new projects (Samu) and balance sheet. Review of the historical events of the Sangha. Approval of the new membership card in digital…Read [+]