Buddha Gate Monastery

Class Schedule

Buddha Gate Monastery offers beginning and advanced Buddhism classes and meditation sessions throughout the year. The classes meet for 12 consecutive weeks and new sessions begin three times a year. You are welcome to join at any time. Each class lasts for two hours and consists of meditation practice (including instruction) in the first hour, followed by a snack break and a lecture on Buddhist principles in the second hour. Classes are taught by Venerable Master Jian Sheng, Abbess of Buddha Gate Monastery. All programs are free of charge and open to the public; we are supported by donations. Wear comfortable and modest attire and socks. Optional meditation clothing may be obtained at the monastery.


	Beginning Chan Meditation & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism
		4/27~7/13 Tuesdays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m. 4/28~7/14 Wednesdays, 9:30 ~ 11:30 a.m.
		No Prerequisites
	Chan Meditation & Advanced Buddhist Contemplations
		4/29~7/15 Thursdays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
		Prerequisites: Beginning Chan Meditation Class required
	Chan Meditation & Sutra Study
		Sutra Study A: The Awakening of Faith
		4/26 ~ 7/12 Mondays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
		Sutra Study B: The Sixth Patriarch’s Platform Sutra
		4/28 ~7/14 Wednesdays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
		Sutra Study C: The Diamond Sutra
		4/27 ~7/13 Tuesdays, 9:30 ~ 11:30 a.m.
		Prerequisites: Beginning & Advanced Chan Meditation Class required
	Kids' Meditation Class: Bodhi Seed Class
		5/1 ~ 7/17 Saturdays, 10:15 ~ 11:55 a.m.
	Buddhist Ceremony
		4/30~7/16 Fridays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.
	Mandarin Class
		4/30~7/16 Fridays, 7:30 ~ 9:30 p.m.