Meditation & Chan Buddhism Classes
Each class meeting is for two hours, consisting of guided meditation practice during the first hour, and a lecture on Buddhist principles during the second hour.
All classes are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated.
Level 1：Mindfulness & Fundamentals
20 weeks
Prerequisite: No prerequisite. Beginners welcome!
The meditation portion of the class teaches breath-counting, mindfulness of the breath. Lecture topics include Introduction to Buddhism and Chan(Zen), Karma and Causality, the Four Noble Truths, Three Refuges and Five Precepts.
Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale and its sister branch, Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette (East Bay), were established to encourage and support all people to cultivate a practice rooted in the teachings of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Chan Buddhism teaches people to attain inner peace through meditation and uncover the inherent wisdom within.
The Zen center welcomes all wishing to seek a true spiritual path to wisdom and inner peace. Classes, offered free to the public, are conducted separately in English and Mandarin, and include meditation sessions designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Half-day meditation retreats and ceremonies are regularly held as well. Additional children's course too!
Please register directly via the Zen Center website:
Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - Thursdays at 7:30pm, starting June 27, 2024:
https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/classes/class-schedule/
Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette - classes are underway already, but there is drop-in guided meditation open to all on most Fridays at 7pm
https://buddhagate.org
For more meditation groups, visit www.sfzen.org
