Càntir was founded with the aim of bringing Buddhism closer to our way of life. It serves as a bridge between the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) and our culture. We chose as our symbol an object used in the Mediterranean region, both for holding and transporting liquids. In this way, Càntir aspires to be a new vessel for an ancient wisdom that is ever-evolving.
Furthermore, the vase—the equivalent of our water jars—is a rich Buddhist symbol. The water in that vessel cleanses us internally, allowing us to become fertile ground where kindness, strength, and clarity can flourish. Similarly, at Càntir, we aim to create a space, with its specific atmosphere and elements, to foster the practice of Dharma in a context different from its origins: our own.
We do this through objects that are significant for Buddhist practice, but which aesthetically resonate with our culture and our sensibility. Because we do not want spirituality to be far away from us, but something living, up-to-date and close to us that accompanies us in every moment.
We want Buddhist objects not to be distant relics, but everyday reminders of our daily practice. And we want to participate in creating new ways of living Buddhism.
Càntir emerged from Casa Virupa, a meditation, study, and retreat center that is home to a community of young Buddhist practitioners. Since its founding in 2015, our daily work has focused on answering this question: how can we practice the Dharma in our time and from this corner of the world?
We have not reached any definitive conclusions, and we hope to stay that way. But along the way, we have created several projects that connect the Dharma to our culture: from an artistic residency laboratory to a vegan restaurant, an organic horticulture project and a study centre.
Càntir is delighted to join this list of projects that combine our everyday life with the practice of Buddhism, this time in the form of a shop and a space for creating new Dharma-related and Buddhist-inspired objects with a Mediterranean touch.
Yes, the sacred can dwell in the everyday.
Yes, spirituality can also have a local and personal character.
Yes, Buddhism can also be Mediterranean.
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