From where to where does it
reach,
this light of
Truth?
If
nothing intercepts,
this original light
can
spread in all directions
limitlessly.
But we build thick
walls
shutting it
out,
hide in private
holes,
privately nurture vicious
ego-habits;
even the word 'Buddha' a
stain on no-mind.
When we are free and empty
within the jungle of our habitual monkeys and clouds
in
this moment,
in
the midst of this firing
world-reality,
the life of infinite light of
Truth,
the innocent nature of
no-mind, no-ego,
infinite love of the
cosmic-eco-symphony
is
fulfilled naturally,
Here-Now
in
this encounter.
This is
it!
Hôgen
Yamahata
Extract from the
book
Falling Leaves, A Shooting
Sprout...
ACTIVITIES SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2007
SEPTEMBER
28 - 30
Family Constellations
with Ignacio de la
Fuente Dôshin (Code: CF)
Based on Bert Hellinger’s sistemic
therapy, Family Constellations put the individual in touch
with a family soul (the deep consciousness directing the
destiny of a family) offering the possibility to heal the past
and establish a new order between its members. A new
perspective on life emerges from the recognition of what is
and from the love born out of our experience of unity with all
living beings.
Possible to attend the course in order just to come in touch
with this therapy or to work aspects of one’s life, family or
couple relationships.
Do-shin (Ignacio de la Fuente) trained
in Family Constellations with Holistic Therapist Carmen Garcia
Pedrosa. He lives
near Madrid where he teaches Yoga and
Music.
OCTOBER
5 - 7
Chinese Shadows between Heaven and
Earth...
Chi Kung... Shiatsu...
with Rolando Geider
(Code: QQ)
Rolando Geider studied at the Shiatsu
European School in the line of Masunaga Sensei (Zen Shiatsu).
Also practices Qi Gong and Reiki and studies Chinese
Traditional Medicine at the Nei JingTian School. Lives in
Malaga.
Thursday 11 -
Sunday14
Holotropic Breathwork & Zen
Meditation
with Isabel Marquina, Mariano Cruz
Fajardo &
Shingan (Francis) (Code: RH)
Through a slightly faster and deeper
breathing, we reach an altered state of consciousness in which
starts an exploration work of our psyche. With the help of our
”Ďnner Healer”, we get in touch with those forgotten
experiences that left their prints in our ways of perceiving
and responding to life.
We will alternate Breathing with some
Zen Meditation practice, that is, moments of silent inner
alertness, in an attitude of complete presence to what the
present moment offers us, without choice or preference,
opening to the spaciousness of Here-Now.
We would like to let you know that the
practice of Holotropic Breathwork can give rise to an
important physical or emotional activity. For this reason, the
therapy is not indicated in case of pregnancy, heart disease,
glaucoma, epilepsy, severe infeccious processes, severe
psychiatric disorders, bone fractures and recent surgery
interventions.
Isabel and Mariano were trained by
Stan Grof and his collaborators. Certified by
GTT.
19 - 21
Zen Meditation
Retreat
with Shingan (Francis)
(Code: SZ1)
A sesshin is an intensive period of
meditation, open to all, experienced practitioners or
beginners, though it might be advisable to have previous
experience or have followed some introduction
course.
“The most important basis for our
sesshin is not rules but silence. Usually we are too stuffed
with rubbish and noises (our thoughts, ideas and logics). We
can easily waste our whole life in vain by following and
trusting them. To come back to the silence of our original
sitting position is therefore our task. The work period is
also an important opportunity to practise moving Zen in your
own deep silence. Please be mindful and peaceful whatever you
do and wherever you are. Just do one thing at one time with
your whole cosmos. Nothing else. “
Hôgen
NOVEMBER
16 - 18
Shiatsu Massage
with Angeles Sanchez Ramos (Code:
SH)
Shiatsu is a traditionnal massage from
Japan. The pressure is realized by the fingers though its
origin is the centre of the Self (Hara), opening in such a way
a path towards the conscious fusion with the universal
Chi.
Angeles Sanchez Ramos studied at the
Shiatsu European School fin the line of Masunaga Sensei (Zen
Shiatsu). Lives
in Malaga.
DECEMBER
19 - 21
Zen Meditation
Retreat
with Shingan (Francis)
(Code: SZ2)
This autumn, Francis Shingan will conduct
Zen meditation weekends in different places of
Andalucía:
- from November 2 to 4, at Centro
Sadhana, Sevilla. Contact Juan Carlos, 954.22.96.42.
Weekends open to all, beginners or
not.
The Miracle of Dana
“Dana is a Sanskrit word meaning
generosity, to give. At its highest level, it is to open
oneself unconditionally, in the ten directions, to surrender
oneself to life completely.
Jikô An was constituted and is growing in
this spirit of Dana. Arisen from a dream of our master Hôgen,
it materialized in the Alpujarras in the south of Spain thanks
to the generosity of many friends from many countries.
To give without expecting anything in
exchange – This principle keeps manifesting through the
ceaseless work of our master, the dedication of the residents,
teachers and all those who want to participate in the
project.
How is JikôAn economically sustainable
with such low suggested prices? In fact only because all the
activities are non lucrative... The teachers do not receive
any fixed income: their travel and stay expenses are covered
(7€/day/person) and they only depend on the donation box
filled by the participants. The residents who maintain the
centre and organize the activities do not receive any other
income from the Community than boarding, medicine and a
monthly stipend of 150€. Thus, the suggested prices cover the
centre maintenance and a gradual improvement of the
accomodations.
For Jikô An to be possible, you can
contribute in each course during one hour daily helping the
functioning of the place:... washing up dishes, working in the
kitchen or garden, chopping wood... All these useful and
necessary tasks are a wonderful way to practice meditation in
action, that is, to cultivate minddfulness, a loving presence
in all that is done, maintaining Noble Silence. Noble Silence
is not a prohibition to talk but rather a skillful means to
cut off our compulsive habits that lead us astray from peace.
All together, thanks to our practice, we do create the
atmosphere of luminous quietness of the place.
Throughout the year, we organize periods
of Samu during which we dedicate ourselves to practice formal
meditation (Zen and Yoga) and Samu (Working meditation),
sharing the life and daily tasks of the centre, team work in a
serene surrounding. If you have any special skill that you
would like to offer, please let us know.
From Heart to Heart.
Shingan
Jikô An is a Zen Meditation Centre
located in the Alpujarras, Sierra Nevada (at about 4,500
feet), which was founded by Japanese Zen Master Hôgen
Yamahata. Surrounded by silent and spacious mountains, the
Mediterranean sea in the distance, it is an ideal place to
relax and discover the profundity of our spiritual
dimension.
.
Maximum 20 places.
To book:
1) Pre-reservation by phone or
email.
2) Booking will be effective after
sending a bank transfer of 20€ for a weekend course (60€ for a
six day course) to the bank account of Caja Granada nş 2031
0354 61 0100010165, indicating your name and course code
number.
3) Confirmation by phone at least 7
days before the beginning of the course. If not, automatic
cancellation and no refund.
Jikô An is a non-profit making centre. It
means that the prices we suggest only cover food and lodging,
maintenance, organisation and the teachers’ travel expenses
(according to each one’s economical situation):
25 Euros /day, student or unemployed
28 Euros /day, low income
31 Euros /day, high
income
Free donation for the activities. We
have a donation box at your disposition to help the
teachers to keep sharing their
practices.
We offer you simple accomodation and
vegetarian food.
Please bring your sleeping bag, a
flashlight and comfortable clothing for the practice.
All the courses will begin in the evening
of the first day mentioned (dinner at 9.30 pm) and end after
lunch on the last day.
How to come to Jikô
An:
Jikô
An is located in the Sierra above the village of Yegen (6 kms
by dirt track). If you come by air, the closest international
airports are Almeria and Malaga. By road, it is accessible
from Granada (2h30) or Almeria (2h00).
There is a local bus service (Alsina Graells), twice a
day from Granada to Yegen (line Granada-Ugijar - 8.30 AM and
5.30 PM). We can come and pick you up in Yegen if you confirm
your time of arrival in advance.
Activities organized by the Open Way Zen
Buddhist Community.
JIKÔ AN
18.460 YEGEN
(Granada) - SPAIN
Tel: 958.34.31.85.//
958.85.13.44.
If you enjoy the quietness and wild
beauty of the place,
If you see the importance of such centres like Jikô An
in offering the possibility to all to come back to the spring
of one’s true nature,
If you want to help Hôgen in the realization of his
work,
If you want to collaborate with the growth and
improvement of his retreat centre,
We invite you to become a Member of the Open Way Zen
Buddhist Community.
The Open Way Zen
Buddhist Community (Comunidad Budista Zen del Camino Abierto)
is a non profit making religious entity registered in the
Justice Ministry in Madrid, Spain with the nş 277-SG and in
the Ministry of Finances with the CIF-G-18351858.
To be a Member of the Open Way Zen
Buddhist Community doesnot imply being a buddhist nor zen;
Beyond all labels, it is to recognize the wealth of the Open
Way, the miracle of the meeting Here-Now, the direct
experience of our true nature.
As a Member, you can take part in the
yearly General Assembly with right of vote as fixed in the
Statutes of the Community, and help with its
development.
Functionning without profit aims, we
intent to cover the maintenance and organization expenses and
suggest the minimal prices of stay.
In the same spirit, we advocate for a
free donation for the activities and have a donation (dana)
box at your disposition to help the teachers to keep sharing
their practices.
May Jikô An be a real Open Way Centre, a
meeting point for all those who are in the quest of
Truth.
The actual membership fee is of 13 Euros
pr month (or 156 Euros per year).
It is possible to do a bank transference
every mont, 3 months, 6 months or yearly to the Community
account.
Also possible to make exceptional
donations, without any commitment, for a specific project of
the centre in general.
We keep to your disposal a copy of the
Statutes of the Community.
I want to express my desire to become a
Member of the Open Way Zen Buddhist Community, with the rights
and obligations as specified in the Statutes.
Name and Family name:
Address:
Pincode.:
Town:
Province and Country:
Telephone:
Email:
Date:
IC Number and Signature:
(Send to Jikô
An)
