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: Donate Now!
Schedule
Next Date: 6/30/2025
7:00PM - 8:15PM (PT)
Come As You Are
By Donation
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: Donate Now!
Franz Manfredi curates and shares his favorite Buddhist meditation teachings gathered from all over the world, mainly from the Theravada and Dzogchen traditions. Learn and practice time honored methods of relaxation, mental and emotional regulation, experiential clarity, and interpersonal and intrapersonal connectivity. Basic techniques are explained and demonstrated.
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. There will be spirited discussions, laughs, insights, tea, and sometimes cookies!
Location
Bay Shore Community Church
5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803
We meet in the beautiful Gabrielson Chapel which serves as our meditation hall in the Belmont Shore area of the City of Long Beach. This is a shared community space which is ADA Accessible, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and there are gender neutral restrooms.
The doors 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 program, please knock and we will happily 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: For your comfort there are padded chairs, meditation benches (seiza), firm sitting cushions (zafu), floor mats (zabuton), and small blankets to choose from. You may also bring your own sitting equipment.
To join this program online, please use our standard Zoom login.
Or you can use Meeting ID: 901-456-6014 Password: 042020
Our online programs are conducted using Zoom which is available for all common devices. You can download free Zoom software at zoom.us. If you need help, this Zoom Support site is a good place to start. We recommend completing this process prior to the start of a program.
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.
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