What we’re about
The Tallahassee Chan Center, located in Tallahassee, FL at 1310 N Paul Russell Road, is the most active center within the Dharma Drum Chan lineage and in the West in general for English speakers. It offers group meditation, workshops, retreats, and regular lectures.
TCC is a practice place for a diverse population of people, visitors, and students guided by Guo Gu who follows in Master Sheng Yen’s style of warm heart and clear mind. Our group consists of a community of helpful, resourceful, and gentle people. All are welcome!
- Who should join the group?
All are welcome with an interest in Buddhism, Community Building, Meditation, or Cultivation of Virtuous Qualities.
- Do we have any dues or fees?
No, though you may donate for an event if you wish.
- What is our group's affiliation?
We represent and operate out of the the non-profit organization, the Tallahassee Chan Center. The purpose of the Tallahassee Chan Center (TCC) is to introduce and embody the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha as expressed in the lineages of Linji and Caodong Chan. These two lineages are united under the Dharma Drum Chan Lineage as founded by Master Sheng Yen (1930-2009).
- Do we have volunteering opportunities?
Yes! As a non-profit organization, we run entirely from volunteers, and even welcome Bright Futures Students to complete high school volunteering hours at our meditation center. We need help with keeping up the meditation healing garden, cleaning the Chan Meditation Hall and Bathrooms, lawn-mowing, leafblowing, web help, and more.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Monday Night MeditationTallahassee Chan Center, Tallahassee, FL
Every Monday, we offer 30-minute periods of seated meditation, punctuated by walking meditation or mindful yoga. This is offered both live at the center and on Zoom. Please note that Guo Gu offers Q&A after some Monday nights, and offers Dharma talks once a month on the first Monday of the month.
We meet in-person and also stream Mondays live on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/893204244?pwd=MTdxbHB6MVBrVWt3K2NRVjFoK1NSdz09
All events are free. Our center runs entirely off of donations, so if you feel inclined to donate, you can bring $5-$15 or donate at www.tallahasseechan.org/support