North Vancouver Chan community will be hosting several meditation workshops in June. They will be taught by William Tsao, an accredited Chan teacher (certified by Late Chan Master Sheng-Yen).
All workshops will be held in Lynn Valley Public Library (1277 Lynn Valley Road, North Vancouver). The workshops are free, but donations are welcome.
Great news! The Chan (Zen) workshops are being offered again at Courtenay, BC. The workshops are Silent Illumination method (on May 8, 2010 at 10am to 5pm) and Huatou method (on May 9, 2010 at 10am to 5pm), taught by William Tsao (an accredited Chan teacher). They are held at Courtenay Recereation Filberg Center in the Evergreen Lounge (Front Entrance), 411 Anderton Avenue.
Both workshops are free and donations are appreciated. We welcome everyone, but please register with Adrian (at 250-898-8201) as the room size is limited to 20 people.
Below is a brief description of each workshop to give you a sense of what they are about.
Silent Illumination Method
It is famous in the Caodong (Soto) lineage of the Chan (Zen) School. In the method one develops and maintains relaxation, clarity, and openness of mind - by identifying wandering thoughts, and letting them go. Eventually the mind settles, clears and it regains its natural clarity.
Huatuo Method
It has been used widely since the 12th century as it was made popular by the Linji (Rinzai) Sect of Chan School. Huatou, when translated literally, means 'the origin of words' or that which comes before words and language. This refers to the state of mind before any words or conceptualization has arisen.
 Time: |
Four consecutive Saturdays beginning April 2nd (4/2, 4/9, 4/16, 4/23) from 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
| Fee:
| $16 for 4 classes (charged by Community Center for administration fee). |
| Date: |
May 7 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 8 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Place: |
Alert Bay, BC (Location to be announced) |
| Fee:
| Free of charge (donations are appreciated) |
| Contact:
| Marty at 250-974-5672 for more information. |
What will you learn from the workshop:
The Chan (Zen) workshop is an introduction to Chan (Zen) meditation practice taught by William Tsao (an accredited Chan teacher) who was trained by Chan Master Sheng Yen.
Both workshops are free, and donations are appreciated. We welcome everyone, but please register with Marty in advance as the room size will be limited to 20 people. The location of the workshop has yet to be announced.
Following an introduction to meditation, two different meditation styles or methods will be discussed and taught.
Silent Illumination Method (May 7, 2011 at 10am to 5pm)
This method is well-known in the Caodong or Soto school of Chan (Zen). In the method one develops and maintains relaxation, clarity, and openness of mind - by identifying wandering thoughts, and letting them go. Eventually the mind settles, clears and it regains its natural clarity.Huatuo Method Method (May 8, 2011 at 10am to 5pm)
This method has been used widely in China and Japan for over 800 years (beginning in the 12th century). It was made popular by the Linji (Rinzai) Sect of Chan School. Huatou, when translated literally, means "the origin of words" or that which comes before words and language. This refers to the state of mind before any words or conceptual thoughts have arisen.
| Date: |
May 14 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 15 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Place: |
Salish House, Lewis Park Recreation Center 489 Old Island Hwy, Courtenay, B.C. |
Please contact Adrian Symonds at 250-898-8201 or adrian2@shaw.ca for more information.
| Date: |
Four sessions on Saturdays, May 21 & 28, June 4 & 11 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Place: |
Lynn Valley Library |
| Contact:
| David Macdonald at 604-986-0008 for more information. |
| Time: |
Begineers' : Three consecutive Saturdays beginning July 9, 16, 23 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Intermediates' : One session Silent Illumincation Chan on Saturday, July 30 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
Please register by calling White Rock Leisure Services at 604.541.2199.
| Date: |
From 10:00 am, November 12, 2011 (Saturday) to 2:00 pm, November 14, 2011 (Monday) |
| Place: |
Bethleham Retreat Centre 2371 Arbot Rd., Nanaimo, BC |
| Contact: |
Adrian at 1.250.898.8201 or adrian2@shaw.ca |
Click here for details.
Chan(Zen) meditation lecture and teachings in Nanaimo, BC
Zen Life of True Peace & Happiness (Lecture)
| Date: |
Friday, September 23 from 7 pm to 9 pm |
| Place: |
Activity Room 1, Bowen Complex 500 Bowen Rd., Nanaimo, BC |
Chan Meditation Teachings
| Date: |
Silent Illumination Chan: Saturday, September 24 from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Huatou Chan: Sunday, Sept 25 from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Place: |
The Kin Hut 2730 Departure Bay Rd., Nanaimo, BC |
| Contact:
| Adrian at 250-898-8201 or adrian2@shaw.ca or skype adriantoo2 for more information.
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| Time: |
Begineers' : Three consecutive Saturdays on October 1, 8 and 15 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Intermediates' : One session Huatou Chan on Saturday, October 22 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
Please register by calling White Rock Leisure Services at 604.541.2199.
Dear friends:
We hope that all is well with you. We would like to let you know about a great meditation opportunity, the Primary Teacher of Chan Community Canada, Master Guo Jun, will be leading a 7-day (with optional 3-day) meditation retreat in August 2012.
Master Guo Jun, a Dharma heir of Master Sheng Yen, currently resides in Singapore. He received monastic ordainment under Master Song Nian at Mahabodhi Monastery, Singapore, and is currently the abbot of Mahabodhi Monastery.
Previous meditation experience is required to attend this retreat. For information on the teachings, please contact: chancommunity@gmail.com or chanmeditation@yahoo.ca on facebook.
Chan(Zen) Meditation retreat led by Master Guo Jun in Vancouver Island
| Date: |
7-day Retreat-- Friday, August 3 to Friday, August 10 Optional 3-day Retreat-- Friday, August 3 to Monday, August 6 |
| Place: |
The Hermitage on Denman Island, BC. (http://www.dharmafellowship.org/contact.htm) * Please do not contact Hermitage for registration. |
| Accommodation: |
Tenting, 8 cabins(first come first serve), and local Bed & Breakfasts. |
| Not-for-profit cost: |
7-day Retreat: $210 , 3-day Retreat: $130 (cost includes facilities and meals) Note: Participants are welcome to make offerings to Master Guo Jun and the Hermitage for their generosity in sharing the Dharma and the retreat venue. |
| Contact: |
Please register ASAP by contacting chancommunity@gmail.com |
| Time: |
Begineers' : Three consecutive Saturdays starting Feb 4 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Intermediates' : One session Huatou & Silent Illumincation Chan on Saturday, Feb 25 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Fee: |
$17/M$15 for beginneer class, $10/M$8 for Intermediate class (fee charged by Community Center for administration fee). |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
Please contact White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2199 to register.
| Time: |
Begineers' : Three sessions on Saturdays May 5,12 & 19 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Intermediates' : One session Huatou & Silent Illumincation Chan on Saturday, May 26 from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, White Rock, B.C. |
Please contact White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2199 to register.
| Date: |
Four sessions on Tuesdays, May 8, 15, 22 & 29 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. |
| Place: |
Lynn Valley Main Library |
| Address: |
1277 Lynn Valley Rd, North Vancouver |
| Contact:
| David Macdonald at 604-986-0008 or chanmeditation@yahoo.ca on facebook for more information. |
| Time: |
Wednesday evenings, June 6, 13, 20 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Place: |
Minoru Sports Pavilion |
| Address: |
7191 Granville Avenue, Richmond. (by the running track) |
| Fee: |
No charge for the teachings. Donation to cover the insurance for the venue is humbly accepted. |
| Contact:
| Please contact Norman at nkotze@richmond.ca or call 604-244-1205 for registration. |
~Learn to Relax and Reduce stress~
| Time: |
Three consecutive Saturdays on September 8, 15, 22, from 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm |
| Fee: |
$17/M$15 for beginneer class, $10/M$8 for Intermediate class (fee charged by Community Center for administration fee). |
| Place: |
White Rock Community Centre 15154 Russell Avenue, Surrey, B.C. |
Please register with White Rock Leisure Services at 604-541-2199.
| Date: |
Three sessions on Tuesdays, September 11,18 & 25 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. |
| Place: |
Lynn Valley Library - Program Room, North Vancouver |
| Fee:
| Free of charge (donations are appreciated) |
| Contact:
| Please register with David Macdonald at macdonalddavid@shaw.ca |
