Buddha Gate Monastery

Step away from the busyness of the week and join us at Buddha Gate Monastery for a peaceful evening of guided meditation in a serene monastic setting.

One Incense Meditation is a one-hour guided practice that offers an opportunity to quiet the mind, cultivate mindfulness, and return to the present moment. Whether you are completely new to meditation or have an established practice, you are warmly welcome.
Come as you are, slow down, and enjoy an evening of stillness, reflection, and inner peace.

🗓 Every Friday
🕖 7:00–8:10 PM
🌿 All levels welcome • No experience needed • Drop-ins welcome

Before You Come:

• Please maintain a healthy lifestyle with a sound body and mind.
• Wear comfortable, modest attire: long or short sleeves with long pants.
• Socks are required inside the monastery.
• To preserve the peaceful and contemplative environment of the monastery, solicitation and business-related activities are prohibited.

All Dharma events and classes are free of charge. Donations are always appreciated and help support the monastery and its programs for the benefit of all.

Interested in learning how to meditate and exploring the foundations of Buddhism? Join us at Buddha Gate Monastery for our Level 1 Mindfulness & Fundamentals Course.
Beginners are warmly welcome—no prior meditation or Buddhist experience is required. This 10-week, in-person course is taught by Dharma Master Jian Se Shifu in the peaceful and welcoming setting of Buddha Gate Monastery.

What to Expect:
Each weekly class is two hours and combines practice with learning:

First Hour — Meditation Practice
Learn foundational Chan (Zen) meditation techniques, including:

• Sitting meditation
• Walking meditation
• Breath counting
• Mindfulness of breathing

Second Hour — Buddhist Teachings & Discussion
Explore practical and foundational Buddhist teachings, including:

• Introduction to Buddhism and Chan (Zen)
• Karma and causality
• The Four Noble Truths
• The Three Refuges
• The Five Precepts

Whether you are interested in meditation, Buddhism, mindfulness, or simply finding greater clarity and peace in everyday life, this course offers a welcoming place to learn and practice.

想學習如何打坐，並進一步了解佛法的基礎嗎？歡迎來到佛門寺參加我們的 「初級禪修與佛法基礎課程」。
誠摯歡迎初學者參加——不需要任何禪修或佛學基礎。 本課程為期 10 週，採實體授課，由佛門寺住持法師親自教授，讓您在道場清淨祥和的環境中安心學習。

課程內容
每週課程為 兩小時，結合禪修實踐與佛法學習：

第一小時｜禪修練習
學習基礎的禪修方法，包括：

• 打坐
• 行香
• 數息觀、中道實相觀等

第二小時｜佛法主題開示與討論
學習實用且重要的佛法基礎，包括：

• 佛教與禪宗簡介
• 因緣果報與命運
• 四聖諦
• 八正道
• 三皈依
• 五戒
• 十法界

Bodhi Seed Class | Ages 5–10
The Bodhi Seed Class introduces children to meditation and Buddhist teachings in a warm, engaging, and age-appropriate environment. Through meditation, Dharma and Chan stories, group discussions, mindful activities, and creative crafts, children learn to discover their inner wisdom, develop their potential, and cultivate kindness, compassion, mindfulness, and a positive moral outlook on life.

Bodhi Youth Class | Ages 11–16
Building on the Bodhi Seed program, the Bodhi Youth Class helps older students deepen their meditation practice and understanding of Buddhism. Through meditation, Dharma teachings, discussions, and interactive activities, students explore how Buddhist wisdom can be applied to everyday challenges and relationships at home, at school, and with friends.