Group meditative practice is the beating heart of any Zen Center. Our group Zen practice, which begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes periods of seated meditation and walking meditation. This is followed by chanting practice, a Dharma Talk and a discussion, followed by social tea and conversation.
In Pure Land Buddhism the Pure Land itself may be regarded as a literal realm of rebirth, or it may be seen as a series of metaphors which help us to uncover deep truths about ourselves and the universe. Venerable Shih Mingxing will take us on a guided tour of the Pure Land as described […]
Seated and walking meditation practice followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first two Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the third Monday of the month. All Monday sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). Golden Wisdom also meets on the first and third Saturdays of […]
The class provides a basic introduction to Zen meditative practice. The casual format allows plenty of opportunity for questions and answers. The online class on Zoom is conducted on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., while the live class is conducted on the first and third Saturdays of each month at 11:00 […]
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Guanyin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water, and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors.
Led by Venerable Shih Zuandao, this virtual Zen group meets for meditation on the first two Mondays of each month. A Zen Study session is conducted on the third Monday of the month. All Monday sessions begin at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA). Golden Wisdom also meets on the first and third Saturdays of […]
The Zendo will be closed due to dangerously low temperatures.
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to Guanyin, the Bodhisattva who represents the spirit of Universal Compassion. The Guanyin Service includes the Atonement Ritual and a Dharma Talk by Venerable Shih Zhongxin. The service is conducted on Zoom on the 3rd Thursday of […]
Seated and walking meditation practice followed by the chanting of the Heart Sutra and the silent drinking of tea in the Meditation Hall.
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Guanyin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water, and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors.
Group meditative practice is the beating heart of any Zen Center. Our group Zen practice, which begins at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, includes periods of seated meditation and walking meditation. This is followed by chanting practice, a Dharma Talk and a discussion, followed by social tea and conversation.