Every year, we take this opportunity to commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's incomparable struggle which resulted in his Awakening to Buddhahood with 7 days of concentrated practice. Sessions will be held both at the Zendo and on Zoom. Reservations are required for all retreats. Â Â Â Make a Reservation
Every year, we take this opportunity to commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's incomparable struggle which resulted in his Awakening to Buddhahood with 7 days of concentrated practice. Sessions will be held both at the Zendo and on Zoom. Reservations are required for all retreats. Â Â Â Make a Reservation
Every year, we take this opportunity to commemorate Siddhartha Gautama's incomparable struggle which resulted in his Awakening to Buddhahood with 7 days of concentrated practice. Sessions will be held both at the Zendo and on Zoom. Reservations are required for all retreats. Â Â Â Make a Reservation
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
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 […]
On the first Thursday at 7:00 p.m. local time (Eastern, USA) members of our international Sangha gather online to practice Zen meditation which is led by members of the Nienfo Chan Order.
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.
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 […]
Sunday Morning Zen Meditation includes periods of seated and walking practice and a traditional Zen chanting service which includes chanting of the Heart Sutra, the Ten-Verse Life-Prolonging Kuan-Yin Sutra, the Four Bodhisattva Vows, the Verse In Praise of Water and a chant honoring the venerable Chan Ancestors.
Our Tuesday evening group meditation practice is based on a traditional monastic format which has been adapted for western laypeople and monks.
Led by Dharma Heir Venerable Shih Zhongxin, the Guanyin Service includes study of the teachings that are related to the Bodhisattva Guanyin through various workshops and Dharma Talks, formal meditation through which we can identify with the Bodhisattva Guanyin and embody the spirit of unconditional compassion she represents and becoming involved in the community in […]
