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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।
Fall Awakening 7-Day Chan Practice
Pioneer, CA
October 19–25, 2025
Space is limited!
Every Sunday Morning
Half-Day Hiking Chan
Hiking, sitting, and exercises.
Meet at Universal Chan at 7am
Round Table
Sitting meditation & discussion with tea and snacks.
Topic of the week
June 25: History—Learn From the Past
July 9: Cautiousness
7pm–8:30pm
Tea Chan
Every other Sunday
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
Sunday mornings 7am - 11am (biweekly): Half-Day Hiking Chan Meditation
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
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
Half-Day Hiking Chan Meditation
Every other Sunday 7am–11am. Hiking, sitting, and exercises. Starting point & ending point: Universal Chan Zen Center. We will set off together to hike in Tilden Park. RSVP here: hikes.eventbrite.com
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