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Universal Chan International Zen Buddhist Center is a donation-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your generosity will help us to continue to serve humanity.
Examples of donations: Money, property, piece of land, very good condition vehicles, property/land to use for free.
हम बुद्ध के ज्ञान में मूल रूप से बसे हुए हैं और हम उससे विच्युत नहीं होते।
Buddha’s Birthday Celebration
On Saturday, May 10, at Universal Chan Center, we will celebrate the Buddha's Birthday. We are very grateful to Him.There will be food, tea, and blessings.
You can bring friends.
Starts at 10am.
Youth Dynamic Chan
Thirty minutes exercising & thirty minutes sitting meditation.
Every Friday
7pm–8pm
Round Table
Sitting meditation & discussion with tea and snacks.
Topic of the week
April 30: Harmless Life
May 14: Good Manners
May 28: Safety
7pm–8:30pm
Tea Chan
May 4, May 18, June 1, June 15, June 29
2pm–4pm
Past Retreats
6-Day Chan Retreat MAR 27–APR 1, 2023 Pictures
4-Day Chan Retreat Aug 18–Aug 21, 2022 Pictures
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.
Class 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 (Zen) Meditation (Explanation of the important principles to practice)
Wednesday evenings 5:30pm - 6:30pm: Yoga Class
7pm - 8:30pm (biweekly): Round Table
Thursday evenings 7pm - 9pm: Chan (Zen) Sitting, Walking, and Exercising
Friday evenings 7pm - 8pm: Youth Dynamic Chan
Sunday afternoons 2pm - 4pm (biweekly): Tea Chan
Dharma Talk and Chan Meditation Classes
Every Monday and Thursday 7pm-9pm (Kensington/Berkeley). Class is available in person and online via 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 and thursdaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com
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.
Round Table
Every other Wednesday 7pm-8:30pm. Sitting meditation, then discussion with tea and snacks.We will have a new, designated topic for each new biweekly Round Table session—participants will go around in a circle and take turns discussing on the pre-selected topic. Sharing, inspiring, learning, empathizing, and opening minds. Everyone is welcome. roundtablechan.eventbrite.com
Youth Dynamic Chan
Every Friday 7pm–8pm. Weekly Exercise Chan class for young people. Thirty minutes of vigorous, aerobic exercises to get your heart rate pumping—such as cardio, calisthenics, and isometric exercises—and thirty minutes of sitting meditation. Please read the full details at dynamicchan.eventbrite.com before joining your first class.
Universal Chan Tea Club
Every other Sunday 2pm–4pm. Gongfu tea tasting of premium high-quality whole leaf teas at Universal Chan Zen Center. Includes some explanation of basic tea knowledge and very brief meditation to support a deeper appreciation of the teas. Open to everyone. RSVP here: teaclub.eventbrite.com
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