Dharma Drum Mountain Los Angeles Center

06/16/2026

All are welcome to join us for yoga and meditation this Saturday, 6/20, at Dharma Drum Mountain Los Angeles Center.

Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle.

Here is the schedule:

9:00 am - 9:30 am The Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:30 am - 10:00 am Sitting Meditation -1
10:00 am - 10:10 am Break
10:10 am - 10:50 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:50 am - 11:05 am Break
11:05 am - 11:45 am Yoga Exercises
11:45 am - 12:00 pm Sharing & Ending

05/14/2026

This Saturday, 5/16/2026, we will have group meditation practice followed by a Dharma talk by Venerable Chang Xuan on "Faith in Mind."

"Faith in Mind" is one of the most highly regarded poems on enlightenment because of its clear guidance on the method of Chan.

To have the full benefit of group meditation, we encourage attending in person. Those who are unable to come to the center are welcome to join us online via the following link.

Link for the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Zoom meeting ID: 700 865 116

Schedule is as follows, in Pacific Time:
9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm "Faith in Mind" Dharma talk

04/28/2026

This Saturday, 5/2/2026, we will have group meditation practice followed by a Dharma talk by Venerable Chang Xuan on "Faith in Mind."

"Faith in Mind" is one of the most highly regarded poems on enlightenment because of its clear guidance on the method of Chan.

To have the full benefit of group meditation, we encourage attending in person. Those who are unable to come to the center are welcome to join us online via the following link.

Link for the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Zoom meeting ID: 700 865 116

Schedule is as follows, in Pacific Time:
9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm "Faith in Mind" Dharma talk

04/24/2026

This Saturday, 4/25/2026, we will have group meditation practice followed by a Dharma talk by Venerable Chang Xuan on "Faith in Mind."

"Faith in Mind" is one of the most highly regarded poems on enlightenment because of its clear guidance on the method of Chan. In the few sessions we had last year, Venerable Chang Xuan explained this classic poem in simple English with lively examples, making this learning experience enjoyable. We look forward to learning more into the wisdom of this poem of enlightenment.

To have the full benefit of group meditation, we encourage attending in person. Those who are unable to come to the center are welcome to join us online via the following link.

Link for the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Zoom meeting ID: 700 865 116

Detailed schedule is as follows, in Pacific Time:
9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm "Faith in Mind" Dharma talk

04/09/2026

We invite you to join us in-person or online for group meditation and discussion this Saturday 4/11/2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Those joining us in person are welcome to stay for the delicious vegetarian lunch after the meeting.

Schedule:
9:00-9:20 first 4 forms of the 8-form moving meditation
9:20-9:50 sitting meditation - 1
9:50-10:00 break
10:00-10:30 sitting meditation - 2
10:30-10:45 break
10:45-12:00 Dharma video & discussion

This week's Dharma talk: "Why did Master Sheng Yen promote several four-fold movements?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0kMrGKJJppA

We will close the door during the sitting meditation sessions. If you arrive after the meditation session begins, please wait until the break time to join in.

If the center's front gate is closed when you arrive, please call 626-350-4388 and we will open the gate for you.

For those joining online:
Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/700865116
Zoom ID: 700 865 116

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04/02/2026

We welcome you to join our book study on Zoom or in person this Saturday 4/4/2026 from 9:00am to 12:00 pm Pacific time.

We will read and discuss the chapter "Raising Buddhist Children in a non-Buddhist Society."

We display the text on the screen, so you don't need to have the book to participate. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your level of experience with Buddhism or meditation.

We recommend that you attend in-person so that you can receive the full benefits of group meditation. If attending via Zoom, please use this link to join in: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Schedule is as follows:

9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Book Study and Discussion

03/27/2026

This Saturday, 3/28/2026, we will have group meditation practice followed by a Dharma talk by Venerable Chang Xuan on "Faith in Mind."

"Faith in Mind" is one of the most highly regarded poems on enlightenment because of its clear guidance on the method of Chan. In the few sessions we had last year, Venerable Chang Xuan explained this classic poem in simple English with lively examples, making this learning experience enjoyable. We look forward to learning more into the wisdom of this poem of enlightenment.

To have the full benefit of group meditation, we encourage attending in person. Those who are unable to come to the center are welcome to join us online via the following link.

Link for the Zoom meeting: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Zoom meeting ID: 700 865 116

Detailed schedule is as follows, in Pacific Time:
9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm "Faith in Mind" Dharma talk

03/19/2026

We welcome you to join our book study on Zoom or in person this Saturday 3/21/2026 from 9:00am to 12:00 pm Pacific time.

We will read and discuss the chapter "Raising Buddhist Children in a non-Buddhist Society."

We display the text on the screen, so you don't need to have the book to participate. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your level of experience with Buddhism or meditation.

We recommend that you attend in-person so that you can receive the full benefits of group meditation. If attending via Zoom, please use this link to join in: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Schedule is as follows:

9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Book Study and Discussion

02/27/2026

We welcome you to join our book study on Zoom or in person this Saturday 2/28/2026 from 9:00am to 12:00 pm Pacific time.

We will read and discuss the chapter "Balancing Responsibilities and Practice."

We display the text on the screen, so you don't need to have the book to participate. Everyone is welcome, regardless of your level of experience with Buddhism or meditation.

We recommend that you attend in-person so that you can receive the full benefits of group meditation. If attending via Zoom, please use this link to join in: https://zoom.us/j/700865116

Schedule is as follows:

9:00 am - 9:20 am First four forms of the Eight-Form Moving Meditation
9:20 am - 9:50 am Sitting Meditation -1
9:50 am - 10:00 am Break
10:00 am - 10:30 am Sitting Meditation -2
10:30 am - 10:45 am Break
10:45 am - 12:00 pm Book Study and Discussion

02/11/2026

We invite you to join us in-person or online for group meditation and discussion this Saturday 2/14/2026 from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm Pacific Time. Those joining us in person are welcome to stay for the delicious vegetarian lunch after the meeting.

Schedule:
9:00-9:20 first 4 forms of the 8-form moving meditation
9:20-9:50 sitting meditation - 1
9:50-10:00 break
10:00-10:30 sitting meditation - 2
10:30-10:45 break
10:45-12:00 Dharma video & discussion

This week's Dharma talk: "The Great Compassion Mantra and the Four Ways to Cultivate Blessings"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6VNJn9qghuA

We will close the door during the sitting meditation sessions. If you arrive after the meditation session begins, please wait until the break time to join in.

If the center's front gate is closed when you arrive, please call 626-350-4388 and we will open the gate for you.

For those joining online:
Zoom meeting link: https://zoom.us/j/700865116
Zoom ID: 700 865 116

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