Beginner's Zen Meditation Class at Dharma Jewel Monastery

Dharma Jewel Monastery hosts Atlanta's guided Zen meditation and semester long fundamental concepts of Buddhism class - the Spring 2026 course is every Wednesday evening at 7pm starting January 14th! Everyone is invited to attend. This sequential 20-week course includes both mindfulness practice (guided meditation session) and Buddhist concepts lecture.

Register now at
www.dharmajewel.us (http://dharmajewel.us/)

or by phone at 770-939-5008 , or drop by in person!

Separate children's class will be on Sundays at 10am.
Separate classes in Chinese as well.

This will be our 40th session of the sequential weekly course in Atlanta, and it runs for 20 weeks!

In addition, you can join us once a month for Buddhist ceremonies -- next one is January 25, from 9:15am - 12:15pm, with free vegetarian lunch afterwards. Everyone is invited for these positive chanting experiences - mindful recitation of the liturgy and sutras, bilingual Chinese/English.

Plus, select Sundays are open guided meditation hour at 10am. Anyone is welcome to drop in any week to try meditation or practice together in a group! 10/26, 11/2, 11/16 2025

Vegetarian cooking classes are also offered at no charge every month. Sign up directly with the temple for the next one! RSVP is required for these to reserve your spot.

Finally, we also have meditation retreats once a month as well as two-day and longer retreats this summer, but those are only open to people who have taken our meditation class -- so another great reason to sign up!

http://www.atlantazen.org

Where can we find peace of mind and true happiness? Zen meditation helps us attain an unbiased perception of reality. The key is to reflect inwardly. In this way, we can reach a clearer understanding of life’s difficulties with true wisdom and peace of mind as the result. All classes are free and open to the public. We are supported by your generous donations.

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What makes meditation classes at Dharma Jewel Monastery a superb experience?

• Qualified Teachers: Taught by dedicated fully-ordained monastics who devote their entire lives to authentic Zen practices
• Recognized Buddhist lineage: Our team of experienced monastics have undergone years of rigorous practice (and are still doing so) as part of Chung Tai Chan Monastery, a reputable international group with around 100 meditation centers around the world upholding the original teachings of the Buddha
• Practice and Learn: Structured, twenty consecutive week class includes both meditation practice as well as high-quality prepared lectures to cultivate understanding
• Wisdom: Our course goes beyond just relaxation, and also teaches in a clear way the fundamentals of timeless Buddhist philosophy as applicable to modern life
• Relax. Focus. Be Aware. : Welcome and relaxing environment in a clean and large meditation hall
• Open to everyone, including those with no prior experience or background in meditation. And you don't even have to be Buddhist to meditate with us!
• Completion of this introductory course allows attendance at our more advanced meditation courses and sutra study. Participation in meditation retreats is only open to those who have taken our courses.
• Free. There is no charge to attend any event at our monastery. We are supported by your voluntary donations. No catch, no gimmicks.

Still have questions? Feel free to contact us. Register by phone, in person, or online today, and see you soon!

www.DharmaJewel.US (http://www.dharmajewel.us)

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