Weekly Schedule

Sitting in silence, all the entanglements dissolve, yet a huge bright moon constantly shines! Guided by our inherent wisdom we safely walk the path! Expanding our practice to our daily activities we are always serene and happy. How wonderful! Come join us! Our Center is donation-based. Help us continue to serve the community!

Monday evenings 7pm - 9pm: Dharma Talk + Chan Meditation (Explanation of the important principles to practice)
Tuesday evenings 7pm - 9pm: Chan Sitting, Walking, Exercising, Drinking Tea + Mind Body Relaxation Reset
Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Yoga Class
Thursday evenings 7pm - 9pm: Chan Sitting, Walking, and Exercising
Sunday afternoons 2pm - 4pm (biweekly): Tea Chan

Dharma Talk and Chan Meditation Classes
Every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7pm-9pm (Kensington/Berkeley). Class is available in person and online via Zoom (except the Tuesday classes, which are held only in person and not on Zoom). Buddhist service, Dharma talk, explanation of the important principles to practice, and different Chan meditation activities such as sitting meditation, exercise meditation, walking meditation, bowing meditation, and/or chanting meditation. Sign up here: mondaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com, tuesdaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com, and thursdaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com

Tai Chi and Qigong Classes
For people who are interested in taking our tai chi classes and/or qigong classes, please contact our tai chi and qigong teacher Vanessa Sequeira-Garza at +1 (814) 404-0555 to get information about the class schedule and how to join the class. Note: Classes are subject to change. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Yoga Class
Every Wednesday 5:30pm-6:30pm. Come join us for a gentle vinyasa yoga class. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to strengthen their basic asana practice. Please bring a yoga mat and a water bottle.

Universal Chan Tea Club
Every other Sunday 2pm–4pm. Gongfu tea tasting of premium high-quality whole leaf teas at Universal Chan Center. These are not simply regular tea tastings—these are Tea Chans (禪). We start with a short meditation sit and continue drinking tea using Chan (禪) wisdom. Open to everyone. RSVP here: teaclub.eventbrite.com