Join us for another online gathering with Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhist monastics Yan Qing Fashi and Yan Bao Fashi from the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist lineage.

This 90-minute Saturday morning series will begin by exploring the roots of Chan Buddhism within the Dharma Drum lineage, examining what Chan is and how its teachings remain relevant today. In later sessions, we’ll look at the foundations of Chan meditation, including the stages of regulating the mind and understanding meditation progress. Finally, we’ll discuss integrating Chan into daily life, covering ways to manage emotions, stress, and the demands of a busy world with Chan practice.

Each session will follow a familiar structure: guided movement and meditation, a teaching on the day’s topic by one of the monastics, and a chance for Q&A and open discussion. Whether you’re new to Chan or a seasoned practitioner, this is a welcoming space to connect, ask questions, and practice with others.

The event is offered freely, though donations are welcome.

This is an online event. Please register once to receive the Zoom link, which will be used for each session.

Schedule: Saturdays from 10-11:30am Irish/UK time. Join for any number of sessions, as each stands alone. Note the gap between the first and second sessions due to scheduling.

• November 16: Walking the Chan Path: Dharma Drum Buddhist Lineage
• December 7: Walking the Chan Path: Meditation and Methods
• December 14: Walking the Chan Path: Bringing Chan into our Daily Lives

Time Zones:

• Ireland/UK: 10-11:30am
• Moscow, Russia: 12-1:30pm
• Taiwan: 6-7:30pm
• Sydney, Australia: 9-10:30pm

About the Monastics:

Yan Qing Fashi: Born in Malaysia, Yan Qing Fashi joined the Dharma Drum Mountain community in Taiwan in 2010. After completing monastic training, he spent 8 years in DDM’s Hong Kong branch. He currently serves as Dean of General Affairs in Dharma Drum Sangha University, where new monastics are trained. He speaks multiple languages, including fluent English.

Yan Bao Fashi: Yan Bao Fashi joined Dharma Drum Mountain in 2018. He completed his training with a focus on Chan methods and currently works in the Student Affairs Department at DDSU. He also hails from Malaysia and speaks fluent English.