7-Day Intensive Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
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7-Day Intensive Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
1310 North Paul Russell Road, Tallahassee, FL, USA
6pm - 12pm
About this Retreat
Your Guides
GuoGu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, GuoGu moved to the United States and began studying with Chan Master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, GuoGu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was given permission by the master to teach Chan independently; his experiences were later recognized by other teachers as well. Wanting to bring Buddhism beyond monastic walls, GuoGu left monkhood and re-entered the world in 2000. In 2008 he received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University.
For GuoGu’s personal website, please click here: www.guogulaoshi.com
The below retreats are for retreats at the Tallahassee Chan Center only.
Details of this retreat
Tallahassee Chan Center
7-Day Intensive
Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
Dharma talks led by Guo Gu
In the Chan tradition, there are two main approaches to awakening: the method of silent illumination (mòzhào) and investigating a critical phrase (huàtóu). The former is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness; the latter is an explosive approach that aims to concentrate and shatter all mental states so awakening manifests.
This 7-day retreat will deepen your practice, regardless of method, with 30-minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation. There will be daily Dharma talks by Guo Gu, and opportunities for personal consultations to support your practice. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
It will follow our standard intensive retreat schedule, which includes alternating periods of sitting meditation, standing yoga, and walking meditation.
Practice Structure
Format
7-Day Intensive Retreat
Tallahassee Chan Center
In person and Online
Seven days of intensive Chan practice, following our standard intensive schedule of alternating sitting, standing yoga, and walking meditation. Retreatants who choose to participate online will receive a Zoom link to join.
Practice Elements
30-min sitting meditation periods
Mindful yoga
Walking meditation
Daily Dharma talks
Personal consultations
Vegetarian meals provided
In-Person Retreat Guidelines
The Tallahassee Chan Center has a limited number of beds reserved for retreatants in gender-separated housing.
You are also welcome to commute in
Camping grounds are available for those who wish to stay on the 5-acre lot
If you wish to stay at the center before and/or after the retreat, please email us to make arrangements
Questions or Arrangements
Email us at tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
tallahasseechan.org · tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
7-Day Intensive
Chan Retreat (In Person and Online)
Dharma talks led by Guo Gu
In the Chan tradition, there are two main approaches to awakening: the method of silent illumination (mòzhào) and investigating a critical phrase (huàtóu). The former is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness; the latter is an explosive approach that aims to concentrate and shatter all mental states so awakening manifests.
This 7-day retreat will deepen your practice, regardless of method, with 30-minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation. There will be daily Dharma talks by Guo Gu, and opportunities for personal consultations to support your practice. Vegetarian meals will be provided.
It will follow our standard intensive retreat schedule, which includes alternating periods of sitting meditation, standing yoga, and walking meditation.
Practice Structure
Format
7-Day Intensive Retreat
Tallahassee Chan Center
In person and Online
Seven days of intensive Chan practice, following our standard intensive schedule of alternating sitting, standing yoga, and walking meditation. Retreatants who choose to participate online will receive a Zoom link to join.
Practice Elements
30-min sitting meditation periods
Mindful yoga
Walking meditation
Daily Dharma talks
Personal consultations
Vegetarian meals provided
In-Person Retreat Guidelines
The Tallahassee Chan Center has a limited number of beds reserved for retreatants in gender-separated housing.
You are also welcome to commute in
Camping grounds are available for those who wish to stay on the 5-acre lot
If you wish to stay at the center before and/or after the retreat, please email us to make arrangements
Questions or Arrangements
Email us at tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
tallahasseechan.org · tallahassee.chan@gmail.com
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