Meditate Mindfully: Zen Meditation Course at Dharma Jewel Monastery!
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Dharma Jewel Monastery hosts Atlanta's guided Zen meditation and sequential 20-week fundamental concepts of Buddhism class - this series is every Thursday night starting October 3 at 7pm! All are welcome, whether you are brand new at meditating or experienced. Classes start easy and are cumulative. Each session includes walking meditation, sitting meditation, brief chanting, tea and social break, and a lecture on Zen principles (Beginner's Course Topic: Causality and The Four Noble Truths), followed by a brief Q&A.
Register now at http://www.dharmajewel.us
or by phone at 770-939-5008 , or drop by in person!
Children's class will be on Sundays.
Additional classes offered in Chinese.
Other events:
One-Hour Guided Meditation
Open to all, drop in for one or all! No experience necessary.
These Sundays at 10am: 8/4, 9/8, 9/29, 10/13, 11/17
Zen Ceremony
These Chinese Buddhist ceremonies are once a month on Sunday mornings, all are welcome to experience this traditional Chinese chanting with English translation, 9:15am - 12pm:
Next Sunday services: September 15, 2024
Vegetarian Food Free! Dharma Jewel Veggie Festival
Vegetarian Cooking Classes monthly - contact Dharma Jewel Monastery to register. TBD
Other events: Only meditation class students are eligible to participate in our monthly 1 and 2 day Zen Meditation Retreats and Zen Kung-Fu Martial Arts classes. Completion of Beginner's course is a prerequisite for other classes (intermediate, sutra study) at DJM.
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Where can we find peace of mind and true happiness? Zen meditation helps us attain an unbiased perception of reality. The key is to reflect inwardly. In this way, we can reach a clearer understanding of life’s difficulties with true wisdom and peace of mind as the result. All classes are free and open to the public. We are supported by your generous donations.
What makes meditation classes at Dharma Jewel Monastery a superb experience?
- Qualified Teachers: Taught by dedicated fully-ordained monastics (Buddhist nuns) who devote their entire lives to authentic Zen practices
- Recognized Buddhist lineage: Our team of experienced monastics have undergone years of rigorous practice (and are still doing so) as part of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, a reputable international group with around 100 meditation centers around the world upholding the original teachings of the Buddha
- Practice and Learn: Structured, 11 consecutive week class includes both meditation practice as well as high-quality prepared lectures to cultivate understanding
- Wisdom: Our course goes beyond just relaxation, and also teaches in a clear way the fundamentals of timeless Buddhist philosophy as applicable to modern life
- Relax. Focus. Be Aware. : Welcome and relaxing environment in a clean and large meditation hall
- Open to everyone, including those with no prior experience or background in meditation. And you don't even have to be Buddhist to meditate with us!
- Completion of this introductory course allows attendance at our more advanced meditation courses and sutra study classes. Participation in monthly meditation retreats is only open to those who have taken our courses.
- Free. There is no charge to attend any event at our monastery. We are supported by your voluntary donations. No catch, no gimmicks.
Still have questions? Feel free to contact us. Register by phone, in person, or online today, and see you on Thursday 10/3/24!
Please wear comfortable, modest clothing, including socks.
Meditate Mindfully: Zen Meditation Course at Dharma Jewel Monastery!