Programs

Monthly · Thursday evenings

Meditation 101

New to meditation? A friendly introduction to Buddhist practice — posture, breath, and the ideas behind them — with plenty of room for questions.

Next sessionsThu · Oct 226:30 PM Sat · Nov 1410:30 AM

Weekly · Tuesdays–Thursdays

Lunchtime Drop-In Meditation

Take a restorative break from your busy day. Arrive and depart as your schedule allows.

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No sessions scheduled

Weekly · Wednesdays

Evening Meditation

A full evening of light moving meditation, silent sitting, and reflection together. The sitting isn't guided, so if you're new to practice, start with a guided session and work up to this one.

Next sessionsWed · Oct 215:15 PM Wed · Oct 285:15 PM Wed · Nov 45:15 PM

Weekly · Tuesdays

Guided Meditation

Drop everything for an hour and start your evening refreshed. Guided from beginning to end and rooted in the Chan tradition — whatever your experience, come let body and mind settle.

Next sessionsTue · Oct 206:30 PM Tue · Oct 276:30 PM Tue · Nov 36:30 PM

Weekly · Tuesday evenings

Buddhist Study

Explore the principles behind meditation: how the mind works, why we get stuck, and how to return to ease and clarity. An interactive evening series with a teacher, with room for questions and reflection.

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Tue · Oct 20

Online7:15 PM In person7:15 PM

Tue · Oct 27

Online7:15 PM In person7:15 PM

Tue · Nov 3

Online7:15 PM In person7:15 PM

Weekly · Sundays

Sunday Group Meditation

Weekly group sitting meditation with David Listen, followed by Q&A and brief instruction on the practice. Suited to beginners and seasoned practitioners alike.

Next sessions

Sun · Oct 18

In person10:30 AM Online10:30 AM

Sun · Oct 25

Online10:30 AM In person10:30 AM

Sun · Nov 1

In person10:30 AM Online10:30 AM

Weekly · Fridays

Tea, Chat & Meditation

Wind down the week with tea, relaxed conversation, and meditation together. A casual Friday evening — come as you are, bring a friend.

Next sessionsFri · Oct 166 PM Fri · Oct 236 PM Fri · Oct 306 PM

Monthly · Saturdays

Walking Meditation

Walking as meditation — anytime, anywhere, no preparation necessary. Learn a practice you can carry out the door with you.

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No sessions scheduled

Monthly · Saturdays

Half-Day Retreat

Extended meditation in a supportive setting, without leaving the city. A morning of sitting, moving, and walking practice to start your weekend.

Next sessionsSat · Oct 319:30 AM Sat · Nov 219:30 AM

Monthly · Saturdays

One-Day Retreat

A full day of sitting, walking, and moving meditation in a supportive group setting — a deeper immersion for when a half day isn't enough.

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No sessions scheduled

Occasional · Saturdays

Beginner's Meditation Class

A full day of hands-on instruction in Chan meditation for complete beginners — settling the body, working with the breath, and sitting and moving practice, each one taught and then practiced. Lunch included. You'll leave able to sit on your own.

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No sessions scheduled

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