About this Event
Anxiety and restlessness can build up quietly over a week, in ways we don't always notice until we sit still. This session offers a simple introduction to Chan meditation, a practice many people use to settle the mind and ease that restlessness.
We'll also introduce Pure Land practice, a complementary tradition some find brings additional calm and steadiness.
Led by two nuns from Dharma Treasury Temple, Master XianXin and Venerable XianPu.
Tuesday, Dec 8, 2026
2:45 PM to 3:45 PM
St. John of God Church, 5th Ave & Irving St, Inner Sunset, San Francisco, CA
No experience needed. Open to all.
Questions: (628) 280-2720 | [email protected]
🧘🏻♀️ About the Hosts:
Master XianXin (pictured above) is a Buddhist nun with over a decade of monastic training under Master Yonghua, founder of American Wei Yang. Before ordaining, she studied Computer Science, so she understands the tech industry firsthand, and the pressure, long hours, and constant problem-solving that come with it. That background helps her speak directly to the worries many people in the Bay Area carry. She now teaches Chan meditation at Bodhi Light International (BLI) temples and worldwide online programs, helping students build resilience, inner peace, and a more balanced life.
Venerable XianPu (pictured above) is a Buddhist nun under Master Yonghua since 2022. Drawing on her background teaching yoga, she guides sessions that prepare the mind and body for meditation. She currently teaches meditation classes for students across Europe and the U.S. Warm and approachable, she creates a space where people feel comfortable sharing what's on their mind, and uses Dharma and meditation to help them find clearer, wiser solutions.
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Event venue & nearby stays
St John of God Church, Irving Street, San Francisco, United States
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