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>>  Summer 2013 Classes Schedule  &  the Description of Classes 

The Zen Center offers continuing series of weekly classes of different levels, starting every four months. Classes are conducted in both English and Chinese. Anyone interested can enroll, progressing from the beginning Zen meditation methods and fundamental principles to advanced sutra studies. 

Each class meets for two hours, consisting of meditation practice in the first hour and a lecture on Buddhist teachings in the second hour.

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Offering the lamp to the Buddha not only honors the Buddha, but also helps us to awaken our luminous Buddha nature. With the Buddha’s wisdom and merits lighting our way on the Path, may we realize the Bodhisattva’s spirit within ourselves and illumine all those around us.

According to the Buddhist scriptures, one can obtain many benefits by making a Buddha lamp offering: good health / clarity of vision / purity of mind / freedom from fear and worries /  patience and gentleness /  attainment of wisdom / extinction of ignorance / receiving the light of the Buddha

We may also dedicate the merits towards harmony in the  home, peace in the world, and enlightenment to all. You can make a Lamp Offering in your name (or a name of your choice) for a period of one year (from Jan.1, 2013 until Dec. 31, 2013) by donating $100. This is a great opportunity for us to clear away karmic obstacles, support the precious teaching of the Dharma, and honor the Buddha. Let us all participate in this illuminating and worthy endeavor.>>For more information about making offerings

* From Bodhi Mind to Ultimate Enlightenment & Gradual Cultivation and Sudden Enlightenment  &  Abide in the Mahayana Mind - by Grand Master WeiChueh

* Chung Tai Koans :Teaching Stories of Grand Master WeiChueh

* Preservation and Adaptation: Challenges of American Buddhism & the Chinese Buddhism Experience - by Ven. JianHu

* Online Dharma : Precious Light of Chung Tai

Zen is a state of mind, a mind of calmness, stability, and clarity. Meditation helps us to focus, calm down, become aware, and begin to see things as they are.

To achieve the Zen state of mind, proper meditation practice is very important. Meditation helps us to focus, calm down, become aware, and begin to see things as they are. A properly trained mind is one ready for Awakening. This is perfect for people who have practiced some meditation and want to advance their practice. All participants are requested to observe silence during the day.  Prior experience in meditation or in our Zen classes is recommended but not required. Free and open to the public. Regular attendance at these Half-day retreats will help build a solid foundation and  prepare one for advanced level of meditation retreats. Space is limited. Email or call the Zen Center to pre-register.

* Sunday Morning Zen Retreat - 4 sitting/walking sessions during the day. Each session is around 40 minutes. Date/Time: 9AM-12:40PM (Sunday) :5/5‧12‧19‧26；6/2‧9‧23‧30；7/7‧14‧28；8/4‧11‧18 / 2013