Bay Area meditation group

Chan meditation works to settle a racing mind, ease tension, and bring the body into a state of rest. In this weekly workshop, Venerable XianJin, a Buddhist nun, guides practitioners through techniques to reduce mental noise, sharpen focus, and build resilience for the challenges of daily life.

Every Thursday, Venerable XianPu, a Buddhist nun who has led this group for over a year, guides a Chan meditation workshop hosted from San Francisco — open to anyone joining from home, with a growing group of regular practitioners from around the world.
Chan trains focus the way physical exercise trains the body — the same discipline that sharpens concentration, patience, and resilience under pressure also carries directly into how you show up at work. Whether you're navigating a demanding job or simply want a clearer mind, these sessions build that capacity week by week.

Ven. XianPu brings a practical approach to the group, and the space is open to sharing what's on your mind and getting support from others doing the same practice. You can join at any point in the month, even if you haven't attended before.
What to Expect:

• Learn effective Chan meditation techniques for stress relief and mental clarity
• Build the focus and steadiness that carry over into daily performance
• Practice in a supportive group, guided by Ven. XianPu

You wouldn’t drive an electric car at 3% and hope for the best. Most of us run our own battery that way all week: work, commutes, constant notifications, and no time to plug in.
Join us at Dharma Treasury Temple for a Saturday morning of Chan meditation and tea, hosted by Master XianXin, abbess of the temple. We sit in silence together, share a cup of tea, and leave with a fuller charge.
Even an electric car recovers energy when it slows down. Sometimes slowing down is the recharge.
What you’ll recharge

• Calm and clarity after a draining week
• Patience and resilience for daily life
• Connection with like-hearted people over tea