Zen Meditation and Buddhism Course at Dharma Jewel Monastery ATL

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Everyone is invited to the Chan (Zen) Meditation and Fundamentals of Buddhism class at Dharma Jewel Monastery
This 20-week long sequential course includes guided meditation session as well as a lecture and Q&A from fully ordained Buddhist nuns.
Newcomers, beginners, and experienced meditators alike are all welcome!
Register at dharmajewel.us

In English: Tuesdays at 7pm starting April 15 -> missed the first week? no worries, you can still join this week!
In Chinese: Also starts April 2025 新學期禪修班 準備開課囉
For Children: Sundays at 10am (register in advance)
Open guided meditation hour: Sundays at 10am, all welcome any week these dates: 4/20, 4/27, 5/25, 6/8, 6/22, 7/6, 8/3
Chinese Buddhist Ceremonies (monthly Sunday service) - mindful chanting, with English translation, all welcome: May 4 & June 15, 2025

Please register on our website. Please wear comfortable, modest clothing including socks.
All events are offered at no charge. Donations are welcome.

Dharma Jewel Monastery
Zen meditation center and Buddhist temple in Atlanta
https://dharmajewel.us/
2550 Henderson Mill Rd NE, Atlanta GA 30345

More detailed course information:
Meditation & Zen Buddhism Classes
Each class meets for two hours and consists of meditation practice (guided instruction) in the first hour, and a lecture on Buddhist principles in the second hour.

Level I: Beginning Chan Meditation and Fundamental Concepts of Buddhism
The meditation portion of the class teaches breath-counting, mindfulness of the breath, and middle way reality. The lecture topics include the introduction to Buddhism and Chan (Zen), Karma and causality, the Four Noble Truths, Three Refuges and Five Precepts.
No prerequisites!

Level II：Chan Meditation & Intermediate Buddhist Contemplation and Practices
The meditation portion builds on the previous methods and includes compassion contemplation. The lecture topics include the Ten Dharma Realms, Bodhisattva ideal, the six paramitas; the perfection of charity, morality, tolerance, diligence, meditation, and prajna wisdom.
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 Beginner's Chan Meditation Class required.

Level III：Chan Meditation & Advanced Buddhist Contemplation and Practices
The meditation portion builds on the Level 1 & 2 methods and includes the Four Foundations of Mindfulness. The lecture topics include the Ten Dharma Realms, Twelve Links of Interdependence, Four Foundations of Mindfulness, The Four Great Vows, and Four Ways of Bodhisattva Fellowship.
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1 & Level 2 Classes required.

Chan Meditation & Sutra Study
The meditation portion includes previous and additional meditation methods. The topics are from selected Buddhist scriptures such as The Sutra of Forty-Two Chapters, The Eight Realization of Great Beings, The Sutra of Impermanence, and The Essence of Mahayana Practice, etc.
Prerequisites: Completion of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 Classes required

Little Jewel Children's Meditation Class
Class designed for Families - parents with children/youth around ages 5-14 to discover their inner wisdom and develop a positive outlook on life. The creatively designed curriculum includes meditation instructions, Dharma talks, Zen stories, character-building activities, and more. Students learn to sharpen their awareness and concentration and to appreciate the gifts of this world.