# Event Details - **Event Name**: Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm - **Event Description**: Chung Tai Zen Center invites you to discover yourself through Zen meditation. Beginner's Zen Meditation courses for adults and children!About this EventChung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale invites you to discover yourself through Zen meditation.Beginner's Zen Meditation course for adults, 2026 semester starts Wednesday January 14 at 7:30pm! The course is weekly for four months and is a sequential, cumulative class. Free and all welcome. Children's class is great for families and includes story-telling, arts and crafts, and fun games. Appropriate for ages around 5 - 13. Saturdays at 7pm starting January 17, 2026!Register now at https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/classes/class-schedule/ or drop by in person!More events:CTZCS hosts Chinese Buddhist ceremonies as well, all are welcome to experience this traditional chanting in Mandarin with English translation, Dec 27 - Jan 3, Liang Huang Repentance Ceremony.Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is a meditation center and Buddhist temple in the heart of Silicon Valley practicing in the Chan (Zen) tradition under the lineage of Chung Tai Chan Monastery in Taiwan. The sister temple Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette serves those in East Bay.All events at Chung Tai Zen Center and are free and offered at no charge.-----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.What makes meditation classes at Chung Tai Zen Center 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 108 meditation centers around the world upholding the original teachings of the Buddha- Practice and Learn: Structured, 20 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!Can't wait? Check out more events at - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunnyvale/children-and-family-meditation-class-at-chung-tai-zen-center-of-sunnyvale/100001910558254169 - **Event Categories**: meditation, workshops, health-wellness, art, nonprofit, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sunnyvale - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - **lat**: 37.380423 - **long**: -122.0133729 - **full address**: Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, 750 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/8d90f31f38c330c9102625b087a525b73acda8e0a1b860ce56dde78a75eade59-rimg-w1100-h731-dcd3c7ab-gmir.jpg?v=1762276571 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale being held? - **A:** Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale takes place on Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 17 Jan, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, 750 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale? - **A:** Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is organized by AtlantaZen.org. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Children and Family Meditation Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sunnyvale, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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