Check out our yoga classes under "Special Events". Click here for more info.

April

Weekly Sittings: Every Monday evening, 7:30-9pm starting 04/08. There are two 30-minute periods of seated meditation, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of questions and answers. Click here for the flyer.

Dharma Talks: First Monday evening of each month, 7:30-9pm. The evening begins with a 30-minute period of seated meditation, followed by the dharma talk at 8pm. On 04/08, Guo Gu will continue his gong'an comments on the Gateless Barrier (Wumen guan) with case 34. The audio file of the talk will be posted under Teachings/Audio Files.

Intermediate Meditation Class: Guo Gu will continue to teach a special meditation class, that started in February, introducing five Buddhist meditation methods aiming to achieve samadhi (meditative absorption). The dates are: Feb. 8, 22; Mar. 22, 29; Apr. 12, 26; May. 10, 31 and Jun. 2. Click here for more information.

1-Day Retreat, Sat., 04/06, 9am-6pm: was cancelled. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.

TCG Social: Mon., 04/22: The evening begins with one short period of sitting from 7:30-8pm, followed by an informal social gathering. The event is a good opportunity to meet other members and chat with one another over light snacks, soft drinks, and tea. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share with others.

Zen-Based Stress Reduction Workshop, Sat., 04/27, 1-5:45pm. Are you stressed? Do you have effective methods to reduce stress? The ZBSR workshop offers insights and methods for reducing stress. It discusses the mechanism of stress and concrete methods of meditation, self-massage, yoga exercises, and daily mindfulness methods. $50. Registration required.Click here for the flyer.

May

Weekly Sittings: Every Monday evening, 7:30-9pm. There are two 30-minute periods of seated meditation, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of questions and answers. Click here for the flyer.

Dharma Talk: First Monday evening of each month, 7:30-9pm. The evening begins with a 30-minute period of seated meditation, followed by a dharma talk. On 05/06, Guo Gu will continue his gong'an comments on the Gateless Barrier (Wumen guan) with case 36. The audio file of the talk will be posted under Teachings/Audio Files.

1-Day Retreat, Sat., 05/11, 9am-6pm: Guo Gu leads a day long retreat at TBC. Anyone who has taken the beginner's meditation workshop or have previous experience in Chan/Zen practice are welcomed to join. Retreats offer a rare occasion to deepen one's Chan practice and commitment to the path. Click here for a flyer.

TCG Social: Mon., 05/20: The evening begins with one short period of sitting from 7:30-8pm, followed by an informal social gathering. The event is a good opportunity to meet other members and chat with one another over light snacks, soft drinks, and tea. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share with others.

June

Weekly Sittings: Every Monday evening, 7:30-9pm. There are two 30-minute periods of seated meditation, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful Yoga. Each meeting concludes with a short session of questions and answers.Click here for the flyer

Half-day Retreat: Sat., 06/01, 9am-12noon: Anyone who has taken the beginner's meditation workshop or have previous experience in Chan/Zen practice are welcomed to join. Retreats offer a rare occasion to deepen one's Chan practice and commitment to the path. Click here for a flyer.

Buddhist Summer Camp, 13th Annual Family Summer Camp this year will explore Buddhism, Science & Art in an intimate setting, fostering insightful and entertaining seminars and activities for teens and children, as well as adults. In addition, the program includes delicious and consciously prepared vegetarian meals.Click here for the flyer.

TCG Social: Mon., 06/17: The evening begins with one short period of sitting from 7:30-8pm, followed by an informal social gathering. The event is a good opportunity to meet other members and chat with one another over light snacks, soft drinks, and tea. Feel free to bring snacks or drinks to share with others.

Half-day Retreat: Sat., 06/22, 9am-12noon: Anyone who has taken the beginner's meditation workshop or have previous experience in Chan/Zen practice are welcomed to join. Retreats offer a rare occasion to deepen one's Chan practice and commitment to the path. Click here for a flyer.

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