# Event Details - **Event Name**: Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm – Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Free weekly (20 week) course with guided meditation and lecture by Buddhist nuns, great for both newcomers and experienced meditators alike!About this EventMeditation & Chan Buddhism Classes20 weeksPrerequisite: No prerequisite. Beginners and experienced meditators all welcome!The meditation portion of the class teaches breath-counting and mindfulness of the breath. Lecture topics for this Level One course include Introduction to Buddhism and Chan(Zen), Karma and Causality, the Four Noble Truths, Three Refuges and Five Precepts.Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale and its sister branch, Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette (East Bay), were established to encourage and support all people to cultivate a practice rooted in the teachings of Chan (Zen) Buddhism. Chan Buddhism teaches people to attain inner peace through meditation and uncover the inherent wisdom within.The Zen center welcomes all wishing to seek a true spiritual path to wisdom and inner peace. Classes, offered free to the public, are conducted separately in English and Mandarin Chinese, and include meditation sessions designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Half-day meditation retreats and ceremonies are regularly held as well. Additional children's course too!Please register directly via the Zen Center website:Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - Wednesdays at 7:30pm, starting January 14, 2026:https://sunnyvale.ctzen.org/wiki/classes/class-schedule/Buddha Gate Monastery in Lafayette - classes are also available, plus there is drop-in guided meditation open to all on most Fridays at 7pmhttps://buddhagate.orgFor more meditation groups, visit Each class meeting consists of guided meditation practice and a lecture on Buddhist principles, led by fully ordained Buddhist monastics who dedicate their lives to cultivating the Zen way.All classes are free of charge. Your donations are deeply appreciated. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/2566a900-b9a6-11f0-a5ac-c5732d107508-rimg-w1200-h675-dcd8f0f4-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/261b5300-b9a6-11f0-91c5-2b5efab58087-rimg-w1200-h674-dcffffff-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/26bcc320-b9a6-11f0-a5ac-c5732d107508-rimg-w1200-h674-dcd8f1c2-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sunnyvale/zen-meditation-and-buddhism-class-at-chung-tai-zen-center-of-sunnyvale/100001911706318059 - **Event Categories**: meditation, workshops, health-wellness, meetups, nonprofit, spiritual - **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**: Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/f93cf2ab3c7467159d3ee65d20d7ff37d712eef72a35c668ffd7c5d5f14b0ba5-rimg-w860-h480-dc1b1104-gmir.jpg?v=1762278427 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale being held? - **A:** Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale takes place on Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Wed, 14 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale, 750 East Arques Avenue, Sunnyvale, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale? - **A:** Zen Meditation and Buddhism 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:** Zen Meditation and Buddhism Class at Chung Tai Zen Center of Sunnyvale is ideal for learners, working professionals, 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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