What we’re about
Universal Chan International Zen Buddhist Center is a donation-based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Buddhist meditation group based on the Chinese Zen Tradition, founded by the Chan Monk Da Xing Fashi.
हम बुद्ध के ज्ञान में मूल रूप से बसे हुए हैं और हम उससे विच्युत नहीं होते।
Your generosity will help us to continue to serve humanity. Examples of donations: Money, stocks, property, piece of land, very good condition vehicles, property/land to use for free. You may send monetary donations through https://donorbox.org/universalchan or paypal.me/universalchan. For more information, please visit https://www.universalchan.org/support-us
Offering donation-based Chan (Zen) meditation, Dharma talks, retreats, tea tastings, and more with emphasis on practice in daily life.
Dharma talk (English and Chinese languages) and Chan meditation classes every Monday and Thursday 7–9 p.m.
445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707
https://www.universalchan.org/
About Us:
Universal Chan is a donation-based 501(c)(3) international Buddhist non-profit organization derived from the Chinese Chan (Chinese ‘禪’, Japanese ‘Zen’) Tradition, founded by the Chan Monk Da Xing. It operates mainly in Asia, Europe, and the USA, but we are open to be active in other countries as well. Compared to Asian countries where Buddhism is a prevalent religion, the USA has only been exposed to Buddhism for less than a century. Many active Buddhist schools across the USA are of Hinayana, Vajrayana, Mahayana, Chan, Japanese Zen, and doctrinal studies. All these traditions come from different countries and consequently reflect cultural influences and inflections specific to their place of origin. Although Chinese Chan Tradition is present, we hope we can give our contribution to spread this wonderful teaching. It is a great pity that the vast majority of westerners have not been exposed to Chinese Chan, and even fewer people are able to use Chan Buddhism to improve their lives.
The goal of the organization and of its affiliations is to spread the Chan Teachings to deeply benefit those interested in learning the teachings of the Buddha.
In doing this, we use a modern approach rooted in ancient tradition to expose people to other aspects of ancient Chinese culture connected to this teaching.
हम बुद्ध के ज्ञान में मूल रूप से बसे हुए हैं और हम उससे विच्युत नहीं होते।
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Tea Chan (Meditative Tea Tasting)—Berkeley, CAUniversal Chan: International Zen Buddhist Center, Kensington, CA$18.00
High-quality tea tasting of 5 premium teas from throughout mainland China and Taiwan, served in the style of a gongfu tea ceremony. These are not simply regular tea tastings—these are Tea Chans. We start with a short meditation sit and continue drinking tea with Chan wisdom. Come explore the world of tea with the Universal Chan Tea Club!
How to RSVP for a Tea Tasting Event
Please complete the following steps:
1. Sign our Universal Chan Waiver: app.hellosign.com/s/Is7L3vLp
2. Click "Attend" here on Meetup to RSVP and make your donation. There is a minimum donation requirement of $18 per person, per event. Thank you.Reminders:
1. As a respect to others, please be on time.
2. Please dress suitably for you to sit on the floor comfortably.
3. Please avoid wearing perfume or cosmetics with a strong fragrance, which may affect your or other people’s appreciating the delicate aromas of the fine teas.
4. Please avoid eating meat; sweets; onion; garlic; tomatoey, spicy, and strongly-flavored foods; and drinking coffee before this event—it will affect the tea tasting experience and make it harder for you to taste and detect the fine, delicate, subtle flavors of each tea. - Awaken to Buddha Mind! Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation—In-person & ZoomUniversal Chan: International Zen Buddhist Center, Kensington, CA
Every Monday evening from 7pm–9pm we have Dharma talk & Meditation Class led by Master Daxing. These Chan (Zen) meditation classes are held in-person at Universal Chan Zen Center located at 445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 and on Zoom simultaneously. You have the option of attending class either in-person or on Zoom.
Before joining our first class, please do the following:
1. Sign our Universal Chan Waiver: app.hellosign.com/s/Is7L3vLp
For our Zoom participants:
To receive the Zoom link and password, please checkout a ticket on Eventbrite at mondaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com. Once you have checked out a ticket, you will receive a confirmation message and email with the Zoom link and password to this class.
Please remember to:
1. Keep your video/webcam on during class so that everyone can see each other's faces.
2. Have your microphone muted unless you need to unmute to make comments or ask questions.
If you haven't downloaded Zoom yet, please do so now by going here: https://zoom.us/download
Zoom is available on computer, mobile phone, and tablet.
We also recommend that you create a Zoom account if you haven't already.
All our classes, events, and activities are donation-based. Your generosity will help us to continue to serve humanity.
With that being said, Dharma talks and Meditation Classes are free of charge. But if you'd still wish to make a donation, then we'd really appreciate it, and you may do so through paypal.me/universalchan, donorbox.org/universalchan, or Venmo (our Venmo Charity Profile is venmo.com/universalchan aka @universalchan). There is also a donation box at our Zen Center for cash or check donations. Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you.
At Universal Chan we do a wide variety of activities ranging from those more commonly practiced in many Buddhist centers, such as sitting meditation, to lesser known methods such as exercise and walking Chan. We typically start with a short service, and then proceed to Dharma talk. After Dharma talk, we will have some time left for some sitting meditation.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you for Dharma talk and Meditation Class!
- Awaken to Buddha Mind! Thursday Night Chan (Zen) Meditation—In-person & ZoomUniversal Chan: International Zen Buddhist Center, Kensington, CA
Every Thursday evening from 7pm–9pm we have Meditation Class led by Master Daxing. These Chan (Zen) meditation classes are held in-person at Universal Chan Zen Center located at 445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 and on Zoom simultaneously. You have the option of attending class either in-person or on Zoom.
Before joining our first class, please do the following:
1. Sign our Universal Chan Waiver: app.hellosign.com/s/Is7L3vLp
For our Zoom participants:
To receive the Zoom link and password, please checkout a ticket on Eventbrite at thursdaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com. Once you have checked out a ticket, you will receive a confirmation message and email with the Zoom link and password to this class.Please remember to:
1. Keep your video/webcam on during class so that everyone can see each other's faces.
2. Have your microphone muted unless you need to unmute to make comments or ask questions.If you haven't downloaded Zoom yet, please do so now by going here: https://zoom.us/download
Zoom is available on computer, mobile phone, and tablet.
We also recommend that you create a Zoom account if you haven't already.
All our classes, events, and activities are donation-based. Your generosity will help us to continue to serve humanity.
With that being said, Dharma talks and Meditation Classes are free of charge. But if you'd still wish to make a donation, then we'd really appreciate it, and you may do so through paypal.me/universalchan, donorbox.org/universalchan, or Venmo (our Venmo Charity Profile is venmo.com/universalchan aka @universalchan). There is also a donation box at our Zen Center for cash or check donations. Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you.
At Universal Chan we do a wide variety of activities ranging from those more commonly practiced in many Buddhist centers, such as sitting meditation, to lesser known methods such as exercise and walking Chan. We typically start with a short service, and then proceed to meditation. During class, we may alternate between different meditation activities, such as practicing 20 min of sitting meditation, 10 min of walking meditation, and then 15 min of exercise meditation.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you in our meditation classes!
- Awaken to Buddha Mind! Monday Night Dharma Talk & Meditation—In-person & ZoomUniversal Chan: International Zen Buddhist Center, Kensington, CA
Every Monday evening from 7pm–9pm we have Dharma talk & Meditation Class led by Master Daxing. These Chan (Zen) meditation classes are held in-person at Universal Chan Zen Center located at 445 Colusa Ave, Kensington, CA 94707 and on Zoom simultaneously. You have the option of attending class either in-person or on Zoom.
Before joining our first class, please do the following:
1. Sign our Universal Chan Waiver: app.hellosign.com/s/Is7L3vLp
For our Zoom participants:
To receive the Zoom link and password, please checkout a ticket on Eventbrite at mondaymeditationclass.eventbrite.com. Once you have checked out a ticket, you will receive a confirmation message and email with the Zoom link and password to this class.
Please remember to:
1. Keep your video/webcam on during class so that everyone can see each other's faces.
2. Have your microphone muted unless you need to unmute to make comments or ask questions.
If you haven't downloaded Zoom yet, please do so now by going here: https://zoom.us/download
Zoom is available on computer, mobile phone, and tablet.
We also recommend that you create a Zoom account if you haven't already.
All our classes, events, and activities are donation-based. Your generosity will help us to continue to serve humanity.
With that being said, Dharma talks and Meditation Classes are free of charge. But if you'd still wish to make a donation, then we'd really appreciate it, and you may do so through paypal.me/universalchan, donorbox.org/universalchan, or Venmo (our Venmo Charity Profile is venmo.com/universalchan aka @universalchan). There is also a donation box at our Zen Center for cash or check donations. Your donations are tax-deductible. Thank you.
At Universal Chan we do a wide variety of activities ranging from those more commonly practiced in many Buddhist centers, such as sitting meditation, to lesser known methods such as exercise and walking Chan. We typically start with a short service, and then proceed to Dharma talk. After Dharma talk, we will have some time left for some sitting meditation.
Please email [email protected] if you have any questions.
Looking forward to seeing you for Dharma talk and Meditation Class!
