What is Chan Meditation Chan is the most advanced form of Mahayana Buddhist meditation. We follow the tradition of Wei Yang lineage, one of five Chinese Chan schools transmitted by Grand Dharma Master XuanHua. We adapt Chinese Chan training methods to the Western culture and call it "American Chan". What we'll do - We start by greeting and stretching - Learn Sitting posture and meditation techniques - Silent meditation 15~30 mins (We will decide that day) - Dharma talk by Master YongHua (or Questions and answers) What to bring - Photo ID to check-in (Building security requirement) Dharma Host Chan Master YongHua is the founder of Lu Mountain Temple and Wei Mountain Temple located in Southern California. Master YongHua provides individualized guidance to help each person find the methods that are most appropriate to their current cultivation level. Currently he teaches both left-home and lay disciples worldwide. Monastic Instructor Venerable XianXin started learning Chan meditation from Master YongHua since 2007. She became fascinated by the clarity of mind, insights and inner peace through the practice. She left home life in order to dedicate her life to practice Chan and support others in cultivating Mahayana Buddhism. She has a Bachelor's degree in Computer science from UC Davis and had a career as a software engineer. Currently, she guides the beginner Chan students at Lu Mountain temple. Lay Instructor Shana Han is the founder and CEO of Hansderma, Inc. She has successfully established her business on her own after moving to the US alone. She is now a meditation instructor national wide. For the past years, Shana has dedicated her time to practice Chan and Mahayana Buddhism. Because she got so much out of this practice, she decided to share this wonderful experience with others. With her teacher's help, Dharma Master YongHua, she started to teach Chan Meditation. Time: 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm