Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale

Parent-Child Bodhi Mindfulness & Meditation Course
Kids classes are designed for children to practice mindfulness and calmness, and discover their inner wisdom and develop a positive outlook on life. The creatively designed curriculum includes guided meditation, Buddhist stories, games, and more. There is lots of fun to have in the joyous Zen world! Appropriate for around ages 5 - 14.

Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale and its sister temple, Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette, offer free Zen Meditation and Buddhism Classes throughout the year in both English and in Chinese, and both for adults and for children. The series of classes offers a structured and comprehensive curriculum that guides students to integrate the principles learned in class with practice in daily life.

• Bodhi Garden Children's Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is on select Saturdays at 7pm
• Bodhiseed and Bodhi Youth (Teens) classes at Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette is on Sunday afternoons

The adult meditation classes meet for 20 consecutive weeks each term - next course starts Wednesday January 14, 2026 at 7:30pm! Each class lasts for two hours and consists of guided meditation during the first hour and a lecture on Buddhist principles during the second hour. The curriculum provides:
- In-depth meditation guidance and instruction
- Understanding of fundamental Buddhist principles
- Topic-focused group discussions or workshops
- Advanced sutra studies at higher level classes
- Service-Learning Opportunities (volunteering) to put the principles into practice

Through proper Zen practice, we believe that anyone can attain true wisdom and inner peace, and be enlightened to their inherent pure nature. We welcome you to join our spiritual path.
All classes are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated.

Please register in advance at
https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/classes/class-schedule/

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