2014 New Years Chan Ding and Cultural Trip + Weekly Reminder

Begin a New year with a Fresh Beginning!! Join us in our Group Meditation and Cultural Trip!
 Reminding Everyone of our Weekly Meditation Class on Friday Night! 7:30 ~9:00 PM  

Weekly reminder and Solar term -Light Snow.

Reminding everyone of the upcoming Friday Meditation Class!

This week 's a  "special course"
with Brother Miao Ming's Sharing of how to enter Deep Meditation (Ding) 
The class officially begins at 7:30~9:00.
But we also encourage experienced friends to come early for better meditation results!

This week's sharing:

Tomorow (11/22/2013 Friday) is Light Snow (Xiǎoxuě,小雪) of the Solar terms!

小寒：氣候開始寒冷。
During the 節氣 (Solar term) or any of 24 points matches a particular astronomical event or signifies some natural phenomenon. Shifu says this is when energy of the sky and earth is strong( exchanges) .  We can experience this when we meditate on this day(Time: 11:48 noon)!  

First day of Winter Solstice - Meditation Reminder

Dear Friends,

Today is the First day of Winter Solstice!

In Chinese it's called 立冬(Lidong) one of the many 節氣(Jiéqì). Shifu says this is a time when the solar energy shift/change. A good time for meditation! specific time is 14:13.

Kindly reminding everyone of tomorrow's weekly  meditation class. The beginning of a new month signifies the beginning of a new class! Start learning from the basics tomorrow!! 

Time:  7:30 ~ 9:00 pm 

Date: 11/8 (Friday) 

Address: B1F., No.148, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Contact person: Maggie Sheu 

Email: englishmeditation@gmail.com 

Weekly Reminder: Friday English Meditation Class

Hi Friends, 

Today's English Meditation Class begins at 7:30! 

Looking forward to seeing old faces and new faces. 

If it's your first time, try contacting us earlier~

Below is the food for thought!

Actually, its not just food, it's true. 

Bamboo Garden Half Day Trip

Dear Friends,

Bamboo Garden Half Day Trip:

English Meditation Class is hosting a half day trip to the Royal Bamboo Garden. The Royal Bamboo Garden is a relaxing place with strong life force.  This upcoming Saturday. (11/2)

We will meet at 1:30 the MRT Zhishan 捷運芝山站.

Cost: 200NT (For entrance and light refreshments.)  

Please reply to confirm your attendance! Thanks.

 

Taipei Chan Meditation Center

Blog: http://taipeichan.blogspot.com/
Contact: Maggie 0922-062-039

Address: 台北市中正區新生南路一段148號B1B1F., No.146, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

[Weekly Reminder] English Meditation Class on Friday

Dear Friends,
How long can you meditate? 10 minutes? 15 minutes? 30 minutes? 45 minute? Challenge your own limits in the upcoming (Friday 11/25) class!
ALSO!!
The English Meditation Class is planning a FUN Outing! To learn more about this half day trip, please come to this Friday’s Meditation Class for more details!

Sincerely,
Maggie - English Meditation Volunteer


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Taipei Chan Meditation Center

Blog: http://taipeichan.blogspot.com/
Contact: Maggie 0922-062-039

Address: 台北市中正區新生南路一段148號B1B1F., No.146, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

 Dear Friends,

There is mediation class this Friday! If you don't know the location, remember to come meet up at the Xinshen MRT station at 6:45pm! (contact Maggie 0922062039) 
We have set this Mediation class as a warm-up event! Let us get familiar with the new environment and friends!
Meditation Center Address: B1., No.148, Xinshen(Jinshan) S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City



PS: The fliers for the upcoming English Chan Meditation Classes are out! Please share this wonderful event with your friends!
 

New Chan Meditation Center at Xinshen S Road - Friday 7:00~9:00pm

 To all Taipei international friends,

Starting this month (September) , meditations classes will be held at : 

台北市新生南路一段148號B1

 Below is a picture of the map provided:

 

Below is the logo of the HSBC holdings (Bank) : 

feel free to to email if you have any questions: englishmeditation@gmail.com

For those who would like to go together, we'll be meeting up at the following location. Please call before hand! (So we'll know to wait for you.) 

Xinsheng  MRT Station Gate 5 @ 6: 45 pm~ 7:00pm  (Friday)  

Contact Person: Maggie  0922062039    

Reunion Party of fun and inner peace

Dear Friends, 

   It has been a great pleasure to meditate with you in Guanqian Chan Center all this time. 

Starting from this September, the English Chan Meditation Class will be hosted in another Chan center. 

Therefore, 8/30 (Friday) will mark the end of the English Chan Meditation Class in Guanqian Chan Center and signify a new beginning in Daan Xinsheng Chan Center. We would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to all the volunteers and practitioners for their dedication and  participation. Please come join us for the Reunion party of fun and inner peace on the last class in Guanqian to say goodbye and hello!. Please RSVP to verify your attendance so that we can prepare enough food for everyone. 

This party will also include music and dance performance from our practitioners. 

Time: 8:30 PM 8/30 Friday

Who:1. All friends who have joined any of our events are invited to come.  
2. Any new international friends who are interested in practicing meditation in the future.
Location: 9F., No. 28, Guanqian Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City
Email: EnglishMeditation@gmail.com
Tel: 02-23119199

We look forward to your attendance. 

Sincerely,

English Meditation Class Volunteers

Meditation: a way to reduce stress, rejuvenate and improve focus in daily life.

Event title: Meditation: a way to reduce stress, rejuvenate and improve focus in daily life.
Date and time: 2012/12/27 12:30~13:30
Location: Student Activity Center 302, (behind Post office), National Taiwan Univ. of Science and Technology
Speaker: Jue Miao Ming Lian

If you are seeking to live a way of life that is stress-free, illness-free and worry-free, then this introduction class is for you. In other words, we will show you:

-A life style to attain perfect health documented and proven for over 2,500 years. It will make you illness free, which includes but not limited to energizing yourself, rejuvenating your inner organs, balancing your hormonal immune system.
-A proven method to quiet your mind, de-stress from all your issues. regain the wisdom that you always had within your, through a proven meditative practice, already benefiting a few hundred thousands in the 30 years we have been teaching.
-A way to enhance your focus and awareness, so that you can execute what you know is beneficial and necessary for you, instead of being enslaved by external events or your internal habitual excuses or inner struggles.

Meditation Milestone - Sunday 28th October

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

For those who want to challenge themselves for longer Chan meditation, this is the best chance you can never miss. The meditation period is around 60~90 mins, and you can truly experience the magical part of Chan meditation for longer practice. So we sincerely invite everyone to give it a try.
If you'd like to join, please email englishmeditation at gmail.com

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - Thursday 25th October

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - Sunday 21st October

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - Thursday 18th October

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Heart Chan Celebration Ceremony - Sunday 14th October

Dear friends,

If you're very interested in Chinese culture, especially Chan, we would highly recommend you not miss this great opportunity to come to the big Heart Chan Celebration Ceremony this coming Sunday!
We've never had this kind of event before, and we don't know if we will have it again..

At the event, you will not only get a complete overview of what is "Chan 禪" from Shakyamuni Buddha, but also get a deeper understanding of what Chan meditation can do for everyone. It's a great opportunity to get in touch with this great culture.

On Sunday morning, we have two meeting spots:
1. At Nanjing E Road MRT Station at 7:10am (Peter)
2. McDonald beside Dunhua South Road at 7:20am (Serena)
(Peter and Serena will hold a board with Dunna Meditation Center on it)

Another thing, we're offering English Interpretation.  If you are going to use this service, you need to rent the simultaneous interpretation headsets (NTD 150 + valid ID)  Please let us know so we can prepare enough.

Lastly, after the event, we MAY have an opportunity to meet for a small group discussion with one of the senior practitioners. You're invited to join also.

Thanks and looking forward to meeting you!

P.S.There is a fund-raising activity, and the contributions of all money will donate to underprivileged groups!

Welcome Party for Heart Chan Celebration Ceremony

Date: Thursday 11th October

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

For those who register for the Heart Chan Celebration Ceremony (14 Oct. morning),
we will hold a welcome party to prepare participants well for the upcoming big event.

Experience Chan - Sunday 7th October

Time: 9:30am - 11:30am

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - Thursday 4th October

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - Thursday 27th September

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm

Location: 3F., No. 99, Sec. 2, Dunhua S. Rd., Da'an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan

Newcomers welcome!!

The class is taught in Mandarin, for English-speaking newcomers, please arrive 30 mins earlier for the brief English introduction of Chan meditation.

If you have any questions please email englishmeditation at gmail.com.

Thank you very much!

Experience Chan - English Class - Every Thursday

Time: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Location: 9F., No.28, Guanqian Rd.,ZhongZheng District, Taipei (台北市中正區館前路28號9樓)

De-stress and dive into traditional Chinese meditation and culture and meet wonderful new local and international friends.
Feel the Chan meditation practice with your heart (and don’t judge with your mind) to unlock your intrinsic wisdom that will help you improve the well-being of all aspects of body, mind, and spirit. Practice regularly and these benefits will follow naturally: reduced stress, improved focus, balanced emotions, and better health.

*Newcomers welcome – please arrive earlier so someone can introduce the basic practice to you.
Suggested Donation: NTD1000/month (NTD300 for Students)