What we’re about
Interested in learning about Zen / Chan meditation from traditional Buddhist monastics? Interested in going to meditation retreats? Or learning about Zen / Chan Buddhist teachings? This meetup group is to help those interested in traditional Zen / Chan Buddhism to learn and participate.
The Chan Meditation Center (CMC), located in Elmhurst (Queens), New York,
was founded by the late Chan Master Sheng Yen in 1977 with the purpose of bringing Chinese Chan [Zen] Buddhism to the Western world.
CMC is open year round. The organization runs various programs to teach the doctrine and practice of Chan Buddhism, to promote the purification of human life, and to preserve traditional Chinese culture.
The Center is also a small monastery where bhikshus and bhikshunis (fully ordained monks and nuns) live and practice the traditional precepts. Among the activities offered at CMC are: meditation classes/retreats, Dharma classes, Tai-Chi classes; Sunday Dharma talks and Buddhist services, Monday evening chanting practice; and Tuesday evening meditation practice.
We welcome all those interested in meditation and the study and practice of Buddhism, regardless of background, age, religion or ethnic origin.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- SATURDAY SITTING MEDITATIONChan Meditation Center (Temp), Elmhurst, NY
SATURDAY SITTING MEDITATION
- Saturday 9:00AM - 12:00PM (EST.) at CMC
Please kindly register online first so we can be well prepared.
Time : 9:00AM - 12:00PM EST.
Venue: In-person at Chan Meditation CenterWe are now holding in-person meditation sessions on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at Chan Meditation Center. The program will include 8-form moving meditation, sitting meditation, and yoga exercises followed by a discussion of the book “Zen Wisdom.” (if you wish, you are welcome to join us for just part of the program.) A light vegan lunch will be served.
COVID regulation update: Mask wearing is now optional.
The session includes:
1. Moving & Sitting Meditation, Yoga exercise and Self-Massage
2. Book Discussion (on the book of “Zen Wisdom”)
Please call us at 718-592-6593 or register online.< - - - Link to Events Page - - - >
< - Link to CMC About Page - > - ONLINE WEDNESDAY AMITABHA CHANTING SERVICELink visible for attendees
EVERY Wednesday 7:30PM - 8:30PM EST.
Led by CMC SanghaContent:
The Praise of Amitabha Buddha / Amitabha Chanting
Dharma Talk / The Three Refuges / Transfer of MeritPlease join our scheduled Zoom meeting.
You may also join by phone and dial-in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 718 718 9056
(Please contact CMC, 718-592-6593, if you need a password to access the meeting by phone.)Please click here to enter the Zoom meeting directly from your computer or mobile device.
- ONLINE WEDNESDAY AMITABHA CHANTING SERVICELink visible for attendees
EVERY Wednesday 7:30PM - 8:30PM EST.
Led by CMC SanghaContent:
The Praise of Amitabha Buddha / Amitabha Chanting
Dharma Talk / The Three Refuges / Transfer of MeritPlease join our scheduled Zoom meeting.
You may also join by phone and dial-in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 718 718 9056
(Please contact CMC, 718-592-6593, if you need a password to access the meeting by phone.)Please click here to enter the Zoom meeting directly from your computer or mobile device.
- ONLINE WEDNESDAY AMITABHA CHANTING SERVICELink visible for attendees
EVERY Wednesday 7:30PM - 8:30PM EST.
Led by CMC SanghaContent:
The Praise of Amitabha Buddha / Amitabha Chanting
Dharma Talk / The Three Refuges / Transfer of MeritPlease join our scheduled Zoom meeting.
You may also join by phone and dial-in:
+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)
+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)
Meeting ID: 718 718 9056
(Please contact CMC, 718-592-6593, if you need a password to access the meeting by phone.)Please click here to enter the Zoom meeting directly from your computer or mobile device.
