What is a sesshin ?

Touch the mind, become intimate with oneself, concentrating in zazen on the unified body and mind. This teaching was transmitted by Master Taisen Deshimaru.

Neither philosophy, nor ethics, nor religion, the Zen allows us to reach the origin of every philosophy, ethics or religion. Spring of awakening, the Zen transforms our life here and now.

Sesshin means touching the mind, it is a period where we essentially concentrate on zazen, also including samu, concentration on daily chore such as cooking or dish washing. Eventually we may practice yoga, do-in etc.


From Saturday 01 February until Sunday 02 February 2025

Barcelone zen dojo


The practice of zazen is the essence of Zen.

Sitting facing the wall on a round cushion (zafu ), the legs in the lotus or semi lotus position, the knees laid down on the ground, the back well straight, the neck stretched, the left hand on the right hand, the edge of the hands on the abdomen, in a total immobility.

The breathing is quiet and the concentration is more directed to the breathing out.

The conscious mind is still, without entertaining nor rejecting the thoughts, we let them pass through the concentration on the posture and the breathing.

Master Deshimaru practising zazen

This sesshin is managed by The monk Paul Doku Zan Loomans

Le moine Paul Doku Zan Loomans

Monk Paul Doku Zan Loomans began practising Zen in 1980 and was ordained as a zen monk in 1984 by Etienne Mokusho Zeisler.

In 1990, he followed Maitre Kosen to Rennes and, in 1994, to Amsterdam. For many years he was in charge of the European Zen Center in Amsterdam.

Paul has worked as an actor and director and is currently the author of the books 'Surfer sur le temps' and 'Vivre sans stress'.

He runs a number of courses. He is married and has three children.

This sesshin will occur from Saturday 01 February (arrivals the evening before), until Sunday 02 February 2025, in Barcelone zen dojo.

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Address

Tordera 18, bajos 2da, 08012 BARCELONE - Tel. 717718517

How to come


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Informations

Price :0 €

(The prices will be indicated soon)

It is necessary to register in advance : by mail, phone or directly at the dojo

 


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