Buddha Gate Monastery

Experience Chan!
A meditation retreat brings great relief; in an instant, you will find the eternal peace.

Zen meditation, known as "Chan" in Chinese, flourished in China around 700A.D.; since then it has provided the spiritual nourishment for countless people. Buddha Gate is from the traditional Chinese Linji lineage.

Through Zen meditation, we can reach an understanding (enlightenment) of life's difficult problems and thereby gain true wisdom and peace of mind. The key to enlightenment is by reflecting inward into our own minds and attaining unbiased perception of reality.

To register for classes, please email your name, phone number, and the class you would like to sign up for to mail@buddhagate.org. If you prefer, you can call us at (925) 934-2411 to register.

	Beginning Chan Meditation & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism 5/6 ~ 7/22 Tuesdays, 7:30- 9:30 p.m. No Prerequisites
	Beginning Chan Meditation & Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism 5/7 ~ 7/23 Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. No Prerequisites
	Chan Meditation & Advanced Buddhist Contemplations 5/8 ~ 7/24 Thursdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Prerequisites: Beginning Chan Meditation Class required
	Chan Meditation & Sutra Study A: The Diamond Sutra 5/5 ~ 7/21 Mondays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Prerequisites: Beginning & Advanced Chan Meditation Class required
	Chan Meditation & Sutra Study B: The Forty-Two Chapters Sutra 5/7 ~ 7/23 Wednesdays, 7:30-9:30 p.m. Prerequisites: Beginning & Advanced Chan Meditation Class required
	Chan Meditation & Sutra Study C: The Heart Sutra 5/6 ~ 7/22 Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Prerequisites: Beginning & Advanced Chan Meditation Class required
	Mandarin Beginning Class 5/9 ~ 7/25 Fridays, 7:00-8:15 p.m.
	Kids' Meditation Class 5/10 ~ 7/26 Saturdays, 10:15-11:30 a.m.

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Grand Master - Great Zen Master Wei Chueh, Founder of Chung Tai Chan Monastery
Class Instructor - Ven. Jian Sheng, Abbess of Buddha Gate Monastery

All classes are free of charge and open to the public. We are supported by your generous donations.
Dress code: wear comfortable and modest attire and socks. Optional meditation clothing may be obtained at the monastery.
The monastery is open daily. Please feel free to call for questions. Please no smoking, alcohol or pets on the premises.