Where to Find Us - Long Beach Meditation

Our Location

Bay Shore Community Church

5100 E. The Toledo
Long Beach, CA 90803

Visiting Us

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. Our programs and spaces are open to all races, genders, ethnicities, sexual orientations, ages, abilities, and religious or political affiliations.

Parking

Street parking is available as well as free public parking in the lot at Livingston Drive and The Toledo with the exception of noon Saturday through noon Sunday. If you park in the lot during these hours we provide you a complimentary parking pass at the reception table in the lobby. Please observe all parking signs.

Cost

By giving a suggested $20 donation when attending a regularly scheduled online or in person program you make it possible to keep our doors open, compensate teachers, and ensure classes are accessible for anyone who is unable to pay. If you would like to join us in this practice of dana or generosity, please consider contributing. You can give online or in person. Thank you for your interest and support.

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What to Expect

Arrival: We have recommend arriving 5-10 minutes early to get settled and if you prefer to enjoy a complimentary cup of tea. Volunteers are available to answer any questions you may have. The doors close promptly at the start of the program. If you arrive after the start of the program, please knock and we will happily open the door for you. We invite you to settle in for a journey of self discovery in a calm and safe space.
Meditation Hall: Upon entering the lobby you will find the reception table with information, parking passes when needed, tea station, water, and occasionally light snacks. Please remove your shoes, silence your devices, and step into the warm and welcoming space. You are welcome to sit, lay down or move as needed in our spacious meditation hall.
Do I need any experience?: Our meditation programs are designed to be accessible for all levels of experience, even those who have never meditated before. Each program will specify if additional experience is recommended.
Will we be sitting the entire time?: We schedule frequent breaks, and encourage comfort and freedom of movement. For your convenience 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.
Refreshments and Food: Cold drinking water and hot water for tea service are freely available for all programs. During morning and evening retreats we provide light snacks. When attending one of our full day retreats we recommend bringing your own light meal for which there is a refrigerator and microwave available.
Getting Comfortable: We suggest wearing clothing that is comfortable. We ask that you remove your shoes but doing so is not required. We schedule frequent breaks, and encourage freedom of movement. We invite you to sit, lay down or move as needed.

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Preparing a Space in Your Home

When joining a program online we suggest that you arrange a dedicated area in your living space beforehand. A few minutes before the program begins we recommend consciously settling in the dedicated area you have prepared.

Ready? Join Online

If you are virtually attending a donation based weekly class or regularly scheduled program, at the designated start time please join our Zoom Channel (meeting ID: 901 456 6014) and enter the password: 042020. The host will admit you at the start of the program. Please consider giving to support the online programming you enjoy.

Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/9014566014, enter password: 042020

For audio only: Call (669) 900-9128, enter Meeting ID: 901 456 6014#

One tap mobile: +16699009128,,9014566014#, enter Meeting ID: 901 456 6014#

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Tips for Joining Online

Getting Started

Our online programs are conducted using Zoom software which is available for all common devices. You can download the required software for free at Zoom.us. We recommend completing this process prior to the start of a program.

If you need help downloading and setting up the software, this Zoom Support page is a useful resource. Feel free to contact us if you need additional assistance.

Joining a Premium Program Online

To attend an online premium program you must purchase a ticket. Your PDF ticket displays a private Zoom link and unique password which are required to join the online premium program. Can’t find your ticket? Try Here

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Instagram @longbeachmeditation: Let’s connect on Instagram! Follow us to hear directly from our teachers and receive helpful meditation tips. Feel free to drop a comment to say hello.
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Send a Letter: Would you like to mail us a letter or donation? Our mailing address is Long Beach Meditation, 375 Redondo Ave. #178, Long Beach, CA 90814. No programs are held at this location.
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Contact Us

We'd Love to Hear from You: info@longbeachmeditation.org - Contact us by email anytime. We appreciate your interest in our organization and are happy to answer any questions.

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Our Location

Bay Shore Community Church, 5100 E. The Toledo, Long Beach, CA 90803 - This shared community space is ADA accessible, LGBTQ+ welcoming, and there are gender neutral restrooms.

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