Chan Buddhism Meditation Class for Beginners
The Beginner’s meditation class, taught in the Chan (Zen) Buddhist tradition, will provide an introduction to relaxation and breathing methods to improve your focusing power. Based on the instructions by Chan Master Sheng Yen, teacher Iris Wang will explain how to use meditation to benefit your mind and body.
The class will begin with a lecture on basic meditation practice, meditation tools, postures, methods and theory behind Chan Buddhist meditation. Explanations of all postures for daily practice will be provided including eight form moving meditation by Master Sheng Yen.
About the Instructor:
Ms. Iris Wang has been a Chan meditation practitioner since 1992 when she began her practice with Chan Master Sheng Yen. She has participated in many intensive meditation retreats with Master Sheng Yen at the Dharma Drum Retreat Center in New York and several Dharma retreats at the Bodhi Monastery in New Jersey. Iris became certified as a meditation teacher in 2003 and has been teaching Chan Buddhist meditation since then. Iris leads Sunday morning meditations, teaches classes for beginners, and lectures on the Dharma at Chan Hall in Wheeling, Illinois, the home or center of the Chicago Chapter of Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA).
Registration:
Click here to register for this event. The suggested donation is $40 and seating is limited.
The registration includes a vegetarian lunch. If you are vegan please inform Iris. Also, please note, we will not be able to provide lunch to walk-in participants unless we receive a prior notice so that we can plan accordingly. Everyone is welcome to attend Iris’ class and scholarships are available if money is tight.
Check-in:
Check-in on Saturday begins at 8:40 am.
Etiquette:
Shoes are not allowed inside of the Chan Hall (but can remain in the lobby, of course). For your comfort, we recommend loose, comfortable clothing and clean socks. We advise no jewelry (wedding bands are fine) or constricting stockings. You may remove your socks during the meditation sessions; meditations are traditionally done barefoot.
Please be mindful that the retreat is a scent-free event and avoid the use of perfume and/or cologne the day of retreat.
If you have any questions, please email Iris Wang: iwang123@yahoo.com.