Learning to let go

Some times we are too worried about too many things. It then becomes our burden we cannot "let go" of. In Chinese Let go = 放下。 (or "put down") 

In the "song of the self nature" (said by The Sixth Chinese Chan Patriarch
Master Huineng upon his enlightenment )  sings of the true self is naturally sufficient.

 

(picture from facebook group:True Activist

自信歌(The song of self nature): http://www.zen.org.tw/web/voice.php自性歌

[Sharing] Heavy Baggage

 TRANSLATIONS:

What you cannot put down, you continue carrying,
What you cannot overlook, you remember,
What you cannot give up, you keep.

One day...
When you cannot move, you will put (it) down.
When you cannot remember, you can overlook.
What you cannot keep, you give.

----Again a picture that I can no longer find the origin of. Sorry...---

Weekly Reminder

Dear International Friends living in Taipei!

As usual, Our Weekly English Meditation Class is coming up!

Time: 7:30 PM ~9:00 PM (Friday) – 

Place: B1F., No.148, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Zhongzheng Dist., Taipei City 100, Taiwan

台北市中正區新生南路一段148號B1

**The building has a larger sidewalk than the ones on its two sides.

It’s a bit difficult to find at night?!..So try arrive between 7:00 ~ 7:30... Some friends road too fast on their bikes and missed the Center…XD

Just My Mind

Looking for a way to calm the mind? 

A raise of hands for those how have felt this way before?( I have!!)

From Facebook:True Activist

-Words of Wisdom-The Path of Spiritual Practice

Translation:
Meditation calms the restless heart gradually from waves,
returning to silent tranquility and serenity.
All practices of meditation, chanting, and prayers
aim to purify the consciousness and allow heart and spirit to find its refuge,
that the road of spiritual practice.

~~~Chan Master Wujue Miaotian

 【智者之語】修行之路

禪定是將自己起伏不安的心，
逐漸調伏，歸於平靜、安詳，
所以一切的修行、禪定、念佛或祈禱，
目的都是為了讓意識清淨，
讓心靈直接通達皈依之所，
這就是修行之路。

~禪宗第八十五代宗師 悟覺妙天禪師

 From: 禪天下‧ZenCosmos Club

English Meditation- Weekly (Friendly) Reminder

Its the first week of November and the weekly English Meditation Session is coming up! (Friday 10/4)

If possible, try arriving 15 to 30 minutes earlier to calm our minds and relax from a week of stress! ( This will also give us better mediation results! )


Last week we began our first class with breathing practices.

Picture shared on Facebook (couldn't find the origin, sorry), but thought its worth sharing =]

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Time: 7:00~9:00 pm  Starting September 27, 2013.
Place: B1F., No.146, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Naïve Beginners welcome for the first three weeks, after which please contact us before you come, so we can make arrangements to review basics for you before the session.)

English Meditation Session (Friday 10/4)

To All our International Friends Living in Taipei, 

Its the first week of November and the weekly English Meditation Session  is coming up! (Friday 10/4)

If possible, try arriving 15 to 30 minutes earlier to calm our minds and relax from a week of stress! ( This will also give us better mediation results! )

Last week we began our first class with breathing practices. 

Picture shared on Facebook (couldn't find the origin, sorry), but thought its worth sharing =]

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Chan (Zen) Meditation Sessions for Beginners (FREE)

World Leadership Education Foundation provides a weekly (Chan meditation session for beginners. This session features Sitting Chan, Motion Chan, Chan life style, etc. Chan meditation improves physical mental health and relieves stress. Understand more about this physical, mental and spiritual practice. Regardless your religious background, you are welcome to join us!

Time: 7:30~9:00 pm
Place: B1F., No.146, Sec. 1, Xinsheng S. Rd., Da’an Dist., Taipei City 106, Taiwan (R.O.C.)

Naïve Beginners welcome for the first three weeks,(Starting September 27, 2013) after which please contact us before you come, so we can make arrangements to review basics for you before the session.)

Loose fitting clothes are recommended. Do not plan to attend immediately after dining.

 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