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

十方祖師禪國際打坐 大家成佛了

Monday Night Dharma Talk and Chan (禪) Meditation Class. April 6, 2026. Upcoming Classes, Events, and Retreats Saturdays 3pm–7pm (Resumes April 11): Silent Chan Tuesdays 7pm–9pm (Resumes April 14): Chan Meditation Saturday, May 9, 10am–3pm: Vesak Day May 24–30: 7-Day Chan Retreat (California, USA) July 14–20: 7-Day Chan Retreat (Chan Grove Monastery, Taiwan) August 30–September 5: 7-Day Chan Retreat (The Italian Alps, Italy) . . . . . #universalchan #kensingtonca #sfbayarea #eastbayca #eastbay

Our Super Minestrone and Tea event is happening next Saturday! Come enjoy the ultimate, most scrumptious, hearty, satisfying Italian minestrone ever, and gongfu tea! Delight your senses and taste buds! You’ve never tried minestrone like this before. There will be no skimping of ingredients here! Our complete, super minestrone is packed full of nutrients and superfoods; rich and savory, this substantial meal is guaranteed to make you full. Afterward, simmer down with an exquisite selection of premium, rare, artisanal, whole leaf Chinese teas, served in the style of a gongfu tea ceremony. Date: Saturday, March 14 Time: 12pm–3pm Location: Universal Chan Center 445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 RSVP required. Space is limited so get your ticket(s) now on our Eventbrite page! Donations are welcome. Hope to see you there! RSVP at link in bio or minestrone-tea.eventbrite.com . . . . . #colusacircle #kensingtonca #bayareaevents #bayareafood #dothebay

We have a 7-Day Chan Retreat coming up in two months in Pioneer, CA, where our qualified teacher, Chan monk and Dharma Master Daxing, will teach the Silent Illumination method and the Investigation method to participants so that they can learn how to practice Chan in a serene, ideal environment, and then be able to apply the same Chan principles outside of the Retreat in every fresh, new moment of their daily life, no matter how hectic or chaotic their inner and outer world may seem.

World peace is impossible unless there is peace in the mind. So we all have a duty to realize our own original, fundamental awakened nature.

The real meaning of Chan is “Genuine Enlightenment” or even “Buddhahood Itself.” That is, Realizing the Supreme Way Directly.

In this Retreat, we will do different meditation activities, such as sitting meditation, hiking meditation, exercise meditation, cooking meditation, Dharma talks, and tea. Practice will be indoors and outdoors.

Dates: May 24–30, 2026 Space is limited, so please sign up as soon as you can if you want to be considered for a spot in this Retreat. Spots are filling up quickly, we have fewer than 6 spots left, and we cannot hold spots for anyone, so apply right away if you want to join. Come learn how to be your own master and unlock your inherent prajñā wisdom; then you will be forever at ease and be able to face all situations and circumstances like an enlightened Buddha. Full details at chan-retreat.eventbrite.com Apply now at link in bio or form.jotform.com/universalchan/retreat . . . . . #chanretreat #buddhistretreat #silentretreat #californiaretreat #chanmeditationretreat

Come join our new Three Saturday Afternoons Silent Chan! It will include Drinking Tea, Sitting, Walking, Bowing, Chanting, and Exercising Chan (meditation). You can attend all the sessions or however many you want. Link in bio or go to silent-chan.eventbrite.com Dates: January 31 (Tomorrow!) February 7 February 14 Time: 3pm–7pm Location: Universal Chan Center 445 Colusa Ave., Kensington, CA 94707 Donations are welcome. Hope to see you there! . . . . . #silentmeditation #silentsitting #chanmeditation #zenmeditation #berkeley

Last chance to get a ticket to our Polenta and Tea event tomorrow!! Come enjoy our creamy, delicious Italian polenta, and gongfu tea! A cozy afternoon of warm food and hot tea perfect for the winter. Date: Saturday, January 17 Time: 12pm Place: Universal Chan Center (Address: 445 Colusa Ave., Kensington, CA 94707) RSVP REQUIRED. Space is limited to 40 people. No entry unless you have an Eventbrite ticket. Each attendee must have their own ticket (so if you’ll be bringing guests, make sure each person registers their name and has their own ticket as well). Please show us your ticket at the door when you arrive. Note: If you RSVPed to attend, then please show up! This will help ensure that we have an accurate headcount for the amount of polenta and tea we’ll be making. Donations are welcome. Looking forward to eating good food and drinking excellent teas with you! You don’t want to miss this! RSVP at link in bio or polenta-tea.eventbrite.com . . . . . #berkeley #kensingtonca #albanyca #sfbayarea #bayareaeats