Sundays
3:00PM - 4:30PM
In Person and Online via Zoom
On Sunday afternoons Long Beach Meditation offers meditation practice and a Dharma Talk by one of our established Teachers and on special occasions invited guests. This class invites participants to find support, guidance, and the energy to do the challenging work of awakening. After a welcoming introduction, the bell is rung to begin our 30-minute meditation. There is a short break to stretch our legs, use the restroom, have a cup of tea, and chat with others. Returning to our seats, the remaining time allows for a Dharma Talk followed by discussion and questions and answers. We concluded with a brief metta chant for those who would like to join:
May all beings be happy and safe from harm.
May all beings be healthy in body and in mind.
May all beings be peaceful and free from suffering.
This class is suitable for all levels of experience and is held both in person and online. All are welcome and no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Upcoming Teachers and Topics
March 9th - Franz Manfredi - Illusion and the Five Fires
The Buddha tells us that we suffer because we are preyed upon by illusions. And that the first illusion that gives rise to every other illusion is the illusion of a self.
The Buddha offers us a map of understanding ourselves that, when followed, brings us to the realization that dispels all illusions.
March 16th - Jokai Blackwell Roshi - The Essential Art of Non-Thinking
Non-thinking meditation is not about suppressing or eliminating thoughts. Instead, it involves allowing thoughts to arise and pass without clinging to them, enabling a direct experience of presence free from conceptualization.
March 23rd - Tim Colohan JDPSN - ZM Seung Sahn's Zen Circle
We will look again at the teaching device of ZM Seung Sahn's Zen Circle. We will look at how it interacts with the Heart Sutra's teaching and helps us find the Bodhisattva Way through our life. Click to view an illustration and explanation of the Zen Circle.
March 30th - Rosamaría Segura - Cultivating Awareness through the Senses
As we walk the path of dharma, we cultivate the practice of tuning into the present moment, embracing the truth of each experience as it arises in the body and through our senses. In meditation, we explore the deep connection between body, mind, and environment. With consistent practice, we can gently dissolve anxiety, create space for peace, clarity, and joy, and invite healing and a sense of inner harmony.
April 6th - Robert Lurye
April 13th (ONLINE ONLY) - Wendy Block
April 20th (ONLINE ONLY) - Rosamaría Segura
April 27th - Jokai Blackwell Roshi
Cost: Suggested donation of $20 to help keep our doors open, compensate our teachers, and make classes available for those who cannot afford them. No one is turned away for lack of funds. If you would like to join us in this practice of dana or generosity, please consider contributing:
In-Person Information
Location: We meet in the Gabrielson Chapel of Bay Shore Church on The Toledo and Granada in Belmont Shore. This space is ADA Accessible, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and there are gender neutral restrooms.
Bay Shore Church
5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
The doors will close promptly at the start of the session. We recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to make tea if you prefer and get settled. Upon entry we ask that you silence your devices. If you arrive after the start of the session, please gently knock and we will open the door for you.
Parking: There is a free lot across Granada Ave. There is free public parking available except from noon Saturday through noon Sunday. Street parking is also available. Please observe all parking signs.
Equipment: We have different styles of zafus (firm sitting cushions), zabutons (floor mats), benches and comfortable chairs on hand.
Please: Do not wear scented perfumes and fragrances as others may have allergies.
Questions: Email us at info@longbeachmeditation.org
Zoom Connection Information
We welcome you to join us via Zoom. Please use the connection details below.
Join Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9014566014
Meeting ID: 901 456 6014
Password: 042020
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