Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale

Schedule

Wed Jan 14 2026 at 07:30 pm to 09:30 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale | Sunnyvale, CA

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Free weekly (20 week) course with guided meditation and lecture by Buddhist nuns, great for both newcomers and experienced meditators alike!
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Meditation & Chan Buddhism Classes

20 weeks

Prerequisite: No prerequisite. Beginners and experienced meditators all welcome!

The meditation portion of the class teaches breath-counting and mindfulness of the breath. Lecture topics for this Level One course include Introduction to Buddhism and Chan(Zen), Karma and Causality, the Four Noble Truths, Three Refuges and Five Precepts.


Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale and its sister branch, Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette (East Bay), were established to encourage and support all people to cultivate a practice rooted in the teachings of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Chan Buddhism teaches people to attain inner peace through meditation and uncover the inherent wisdom within.

The Zen center welcomes all wishing to seek a true spiritual path to wisdom and inner peace. Classes, offered free to the public, are conducted separately in English and Mandarin Chinese, and include meditation sessions designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Half-day meditation retreats and ceremonies are regularly held as well. Additional children's course too!


Please register directly via the Zen Center website:

Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - Wednesdays at 7:30pm, starting January 14, 2026:

https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/classes/class-schedule/

Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette - classes are also available, plus there is drop-in guided meditation open to all on most Fridays at 7pm

https://buddhagate.org


For more meditation groups, visit

Each class meeting consists of guided meditation practice and a lecture on Buddhist principles, led by fully ordained Buddhist monastics who dedicate their lives to cultivating the Zen way.
All classes are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated.


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Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, 750 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, United States

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