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A new YouTube channel called "Barbara Kosen Zen Sangha" has been created. The goal of this channel is to spread Zen Buddhism and in particular the teachings of Master Barbara Kosen.   The first video has already been uploaded: "Introduction to Genjo Kōan by Master Dōgen - by Master Barbara Kōsen"   We encourage you to subscribe to the channel and watch this first video and the ones to come.   The link is: https://www.youtube.com/@SanghaZenBarbaraKosenRead [+]

Next Sunday, February 15, there will be the presentation of Master Barbara Kósen's latest book: Introduction to Genjo Kōan by Master Dōgen. The first commentary in the Spanish language on one of the fundamental texts of the Sōtō Zen school. It will be at 12:00 at the Buena Vida Librería, Calle de Vergara 5, Madrid, a few meters from Ópera. Admission is free until full capacity is reached. We will be waiting for you!Read [+]

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 [+]

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 [+]

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 [+]

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 [+]