This free open class is conducted at 11:00 a.m. on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month by members of the Nienfo Chan Order. The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. An online class on Zoom is conducted on the […]
The Day of Healing, led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Jingang, includes activities such as Group Zen Meditation, Loving-Kindness Practice, Precepts Affirmation, Calming Light Recitation Practice, Dharma Talks, Discussions and […]
Ven. Shih Ying-Fa leads an outdoor meditative walk and gives a teaching in the traditional style. The walks will be held at various locations. This month's walk will begin at the Mastick Woods Golf Course, located at the intersection of Puritas Avenue and Valley Parkway. NOTE: We will assemble for the walk at the North […]
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first three Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the fourth Monday. […]
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
The 5 Elements path offers a number of different meditative forms including recitation, visualization, and the combined practice of Zen and Pure Land.
Periods of seated and walking practice, followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
The Qigong class begins shortly after morning Zen meditation and consists of 60 minutes of Qigong internal energy exercises and meditations conducted in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Day of Healing, led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Jingang, includes activities such as Group Zen Meditation, Loving-Kindness Practice, Precepts Affirmation, Calming Light Recitation Practice, Dharma Talks, Discussions and […]
The root of all meditative practice is breath. It cannot be denied that our breath is our life itself. During our September retreat, we will examine close connection between breath and meditative practice with a series of breathing exercises and techniques which can enhance one's meditative practice significantly. A vegetarian/vegan lunch will be provided. FEE: […]
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first three Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the fourth Monday. […]
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.