Applications are now open for our upcoming Half-Moon Retreat (7-Day Chan Practice)! Dates: November 1–7, 2026 Location: Oakhurst, CA (Close to Yosemite and Bass Lake) Teacher: Master Daxing With Master Daxing’s guidance and instruction, participants will use one of these methods throughout the Retreat: Silent Illumination, and Investigation. Space is limited to 20 people. Do not wait to apply! Apply now at link in bio or go to form.jotform.com/universalchan/retreat . . . . . #mozhao #huatou #mòzhàochán #huatouchan #silentillumination

Pictures from our 7-Day Chan Practice (Retreat) in Pioneer, CA May 24–30, 2026 Teacher: Chan Master Daxing Silent Illumination (mozhao) and Investigation (huatou) 📸: Jennifer Song, Jessica, Mel, and Christy . . . . . #universalchan #chanretreat #buddhadharma #buddhadharmasangha #buddhistretreat

Universal Chan International will hold a 7-Day Chan Practice Location: Alps Mountains Aisone, Cuneo, Italy 8/28 - 9/05 Proponiamo un ritiro col Maestro DaXing dal 30 agosto al 5 settembre. È necessario avere esperienza di pratica. Camminando sul sentiero della Non Forma. Sedute, camminate, lavori, esercizi usando l’inerente Saggezza. . . . . . #universalchanitaly #meditazionegenova #aisone #cuneo #buddhistachan

Beginner-Friendly Weekend Chan Meditation Retreat Sat–Sun, June 27–28 • 8:00 AM–1:00 PM Join us for two mornings of Chan practice, meditation, and tea tasting. Open to both beginners and experienced practitioners. Chan Buddhism emphasizes direct awakening and the cultivation of our inherent wisdom and compassion in daily life. In this weekend retreat, Chan monk Daxing will introduce the method of Silent Illumination. Practice includes: • Instruction on meditation posture • Silent Illumination method • Sitting, walking, and bowing meditation • Gentle exercises • Dharma talks on key Buddhist principles • Tea Chan (meditative tea tasting) All are welcome. No prior meditation experience required. A $10 registration fee covers the cost of tea tasting. Donations are appreciated. You have the option of joining for Saturday only, or for both Saturday and Sunday, but not for Sunday only. June 27 and 28. 8am–1pm each day. Register now at link in bio or go to form.jotform.com/universalchan/weekend-chan 📸: Mel . . . . . #universalchan #berkeley #berkeleyca #bayarea #chanretreat

April 27, 2026 Monday Night Dharma Talk and Chan Meditation Class 十方祖師禪國際 今晚開示，接著是打坐 Master Daxing just finished lecturing on the poem 心銘 Xin Ming, Song of Mind, by 牛頭法融 Niutou Farong (594-657), a disciple of the Fourth Chan Patriarch 大毉道信 Dayi Daoxin (580 to 651). He will start lecturing on the Six Pāramitās next. Tonight’s Dharma talk was on the First Pāramitā: Dāna (generosity). . . . . . #universalchan #chanlineage #chanbuddhism #dharmatalk #buddhadharmasangha

Dear Dharma friends, come join us on Saturday, May 9, to celebrate Vesak Day, a day to commemorate the Buddha’s Birthday, enlightenment, and parinirvana. Everyone is welcome. Hopefully we will become more aware of the fact that we are intrinsically the same as all Buddhas and thus will be more inspired to use the Buddha’s teachings to help ourselves and others.

Location: Universal Chan (445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707)
Date: Saturday, May 9
Time: Starts at 9am

First, we will chant the Buddhist service, bathe the Baby Buddha, and dedicate the merit to all sentient beings. Afterward, lunch will begin promptly at around 12pm and end around 1pm. Chinese gongfu tea will then be served at around 1pm.

People can receive blessings through their donations to our Chan monk’s sangha. Help us maintain alive this timeless wisdom and compassion to benefit this generation and future generations. In addition, if you want to Take Refuge in the Triple Jewels and Take the Five Precepts, we will be providing an opportunity for people to do so at this same Vesak Day Celebration on May 9. *You can decide to only Take Refuge, and you can also decide to take however many Precepts as you wish. Dharma Master Daxing will perform the ritual. Taking Refuge is fundamental to practicing Buddhadharma. The Five Precepts are also important. Please let us know in advance if you will be Taking Refuge and the Five Precepts* on Saturday, May 9. RSVP at link in bio or jotform.com/universalchan/vesak-day We hope to see you there! All the best, Universal Chan . . . . . #universalchan #vesak #vesak2026 #buddhasbirthday #buddhaday