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SUMMARY:5-Day Retreat at Florida Community of Mindfulness
DESCRIPTION:Huayan Meditations on Interdependence: Fazang’s Exhaustion of Delusion and Returning to the Source\nLocation: In-Person and Online \nJoin Chan teacher Guo Gu for a five-day retreat exploring the profound teachings of Huayan Buddhism and the nature of interdependence. Participants will work with a newly translated Huayan source text and explore the rich wisdom of this important Chinese Mahāyāna tradition\, which has deeply influenced Chan/Zen Buddhism. \nWho is this for?\nExperienced practitioners with some familiarity with Chan/Zen Buddhism. \nRegistration Deadline: October 6\, 2026\nFees: $450 overnight | $350 commuter | $175 online\nScholarships are available. \nLearn more and register:\nhttps://www.floridamindfulness.org/event-6809664
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/huayan-meditations-on-interdependence-fazangs-exhaustion-of-delusion-and-returning-to-the-source/
CATEGORIES:Retreats
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T110000
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261108T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-11-08/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261109T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-11-09/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261111T183000
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-11-11/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261115T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-11-15/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261116T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164101Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-11-16/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261118T200000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164618Z
CREATED:20230105T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164618Z
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SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-11-18/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T153449Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261122T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-11-22/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261123T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164101Z
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-11-23/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164618Z
CREATED:20230105T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164618Z
UID:10001987-1795631400-1795636800@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-11-25/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261127T200000
DTSTAMP:20261016T124032Z
CREATED:20261016T124030Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T124032Z
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SUMMARY:Group Bodhisattva Precepts Recitation
DESCRIPTION:We host a monthly ceremony to recite the Bodhisattva Precepts as a way to recollect and renew our vows of the Bodhisattva way. Both people who have taken the formal vows\, and those who have not\, are all welcome on the third Friday of each month. Here is the link to the liturgy. \nFor those who have formally taken the Bodhisattva Precepts\, please wear your robe and sash; if you come in person\, bring the robe and sash to the Center in a pouch and then put it on just before entering the Chan Hall. If you participate from home\, create a space for your practice and put on the robe and sash just before “entering” for the zoom gathering. If you would like to come before 6:30 to do repentance prostrations\, you are welcome to do so. The ceremony will start at 6:30\, and each Bodhisattva will have an opportunity to share what has come up in the past month. After 7pm\, the general public can join. Please see the schedule below. \n6:00 PM: In-person and Zoom doors open\n6:00-6:30 PM: Bodhisattvas engage in personal prostrations\n6:30-7:00 PM: Bodhisattvas share and confess\n7:00-7:15 PM: Open for everyone (in-person or via Zoom)\n7:15-8:00 PM: Public session (15 min chanting\, 30 min Q&A) \nRoom 1: Friday Bodhisattva Precepts Prostrations and Confession (Private) \nRoom 2: Friday Night Zoom Link (For Public)
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/bodhisattva-precepts-ceremony-2-2-2/2026-11-27/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events with Guo Gu,In-Person
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T153449Z
UID:10000632-1795944600-1795950000@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261129T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
UID:10001083-1795950000-1795953600@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-11-29/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261130T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164101Z
UID:10001536-1796063400-1796070600@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-11-30/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261202T200000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164618Z
CREATED:20230105T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164618Z
UID:10001988-1796236200-1796241600@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-12-02/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T153449Z
UID:10000633-1796549400-1796554800@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
UID:10001084-1796554800-1796558400@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-12-06/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261207T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164101Z
UID:10001537-1796668200-1796675400@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-12-07/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261208T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T170000
DTSTAMP:20261016T231657Z
CREATED:20261016T231628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261016T231657Z
UID:10002882-1796716800-1797181200@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Gateway to Chan Hybrid Retreat
DESCRIPTION:GuoGu will be teaching Gateway to Chan\, a hybrid retreat\, in collaboration with Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. 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 program will deepen your practice\, regardless of method\, with 30-minute sitting meditation periods punctuated by mindful yoga and walking meditation. \nProgram Format: This program will primarily be held in silence with some dharma talks at night; there will not be group discussions or lecture presentations. \n \n\n\n\n\nNoble Silence\n\n\n\n\nNoble silence will be observed during much of this program. Some contemplative exercises may involve mindful speaking and listening. Noble silence is to be upheld at all other times. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nExperience Level\n\n\n\n\nSuitable for intermediate and advanced practitioners. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nPrerequisites\n\n\n\n\nHaving participated in at least one six-day residential Buddhist retreat. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCancellation Policy\n\n\n\n\nWe understand that personal circumstances may require you to cancel your registration. In these cases\, please contact us right away. \nIf you enroll in the hybrid program residential option\, the residential programs cancellation policy will apply to you. If you enroll in the hybrid program online option\, the online programs cancellation policy will apply to you. \nLearn more: https://www.buddhistinquiry.org/courses/cancellation/ \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nOnline Schedule\n\n\n\n\nThis program is hosted on Zoom. You can check the time of the group sessions in your timezone here: https://dateful.com/time-zone-converter. \nThe schedule for this program (shown in US Eastern Time) is as follows. Please note that the daily schedule may vary. \n* indicates online activity \n\n\n\n\nOpening Day\n* 6:45 – 7:15 pm ET Welcome Meeting for Remote Participants\n* 7:30 – 9:00 pm ET Program Opening/Evening Session \nMiddle Days\n* 7:00 – 7:30 am ET Group Sitting Practice\n7:30 – 8:00 am ET Breakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am ET Work Practice/Household Tasks\n* 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Morning Session\n12:00 – 12:30 pm ET Lunch\n12:30 – 2:00 pm ET Break or Home Practice\n* 2:00 – 5:00 pm ET Afternoon Session\n5:00 – 5:30 pm ET Dinner\n5:30 – 7:00 pm ET Break or Home Practice\n* 7:00 – 9:00 pm ET Evening Session \nClosing Day\n* 7:00 – 7:30 am ET Group Sitting Practice\n7:30 – 8:00 am ET Breakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am ET Work Practice/Household Tasks\n* 9:00 am – 12:00 pm ET Morning/Closing Session \nSession Recordings\nAudio recordings will be available on Dharma Seed following the retreat. A code will be provided at the end of the program. \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nResidential Schedule \n\n\n\n\nPlease note that the daily schedule will vary (sometimes significantly) from program to program. Below is a typical schedule\, keeping in mind that it will not directly reflect every program. \nOpening Day\n2:00 – 5:45 pm Check-in\n4:30 pm BCBS Campus Tour (optional)\n5:50 – 6:30 pm Kitchen Orientation and Dinner\n7:30 – 9:00 pm Opening Session \nMiddle Day(s)\n6:30 am Wake-up Bell\n7:00 – 7:30 am Group Sitting Practice\n7:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am Work Practice or Rest\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm Morning Session\n12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch\n12:30 – 2:00 pm Work Practice or Rest\n2:00 – 5:00 pm Afternoon Session\n5:00 – 5:30 pm Dinner\n5:30 – 7:00 pm Work Practice or Rest\n7:00 – 9:00 pm Evening Session \nClosing Day\n6:30 am Wake-up Bell\n7:00 – 7:30 am Group Sitting Practice\n7:30 – 8:00 am Breakfast\n8:00 – 9:00 am Work Practice or Rest\n9:00 am – 12:00 pm Closing Session\n12:00 – 12:30 pm Lunch (optional)
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/gateway-to-chan-hybrid-retreat/
LOCATION:Barre Center for Buddhist Studies\, 149 Lockwood Rd\, Barre\, MA 01005\, Barre\, MA\, 01005\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events with Guo Gu,Retreats
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164618Z
CREATED:20230105T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164618Z
UID:10001989-1796841000-1796846400@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-12-09/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T153449Z
UID:10000634-1797154200-1797159600@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260913T154115Z
CREATED:20231231T230402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T154115Z
UID:10001085-1797159600-1797163200@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-12-13/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261214T203000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164101Z
CREATED:20230105T201405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164101Z
UID:10001538-1797273000-1797280200@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-12-14/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261216T200000
DTSTAMP:20260913T164618Z
CREATED:20230105T202910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T164618Z
UID:10001990-1797445800-1797451200@tallahasseechan.org
SUMMARY:Wednesday Night Meditation with Interviews\, 6:30pm-8pm
DESCRIPTION:In Person and on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87674890410?pwd=Dza0FehSe2RjDVa5upt6XezZMtrKCG.1 \nOn Wednesday evenings\, we offer periods of seated meditation\, punctuated by a period of either walking meditation or mindful yoga. During this time\, one can request a private consultation with our assistant teachers. Interviews are in-person only.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/wednesday-night-sitting/2026-12-16/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:In-Person,Online
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261220T110000
DTSTAMP:20260913T153449Z
CREATED:20240131T184801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260913T153449Z
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SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n9:30 – 11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nIn-person & online via Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nSunday Morning Meditation\nwith Guo Gu \nWeekly on Sundays · 9:30 – 11:00 am ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\nAbout this sit \nEach session begins with 30 minutes of seated meditation to settle the mind\, followed by Q&A. On most Sundays\, Guo Gu offers informal discussions on various aspects of Chan practice. \n\nMonthly special \nOn the first Sunday of each month\, the session features a special Loving-Kindness Meditation. \n\nTeacher \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nGuo Gu is a Chan teacher\, author\, and Buddhist scholar. He is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and founder of Dharma Relief\, and a professor of Buddhism and East Asian religions at Florida State University. \nLearn more about Guo Gu
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/sunday/2026-12-20/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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SUMMARY:Sunday Meditation on Recovery
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Sundays\n11:00 am ET \n\n\nLocation \nYoga building\nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \n\n\nCost \nFree of charge \n\n\n\nWeekly sit \nMeditation on Recovery\nWeekly on Sundays · 11:00 am ET · In-person only \n\nAbout this group \nThe Meditation on Recovery group offers meditation-based support for addiction recovery. All backgrounds are welcome and there is no charge to attend. Sessions are held in the yoga building behind the main Chan Center building. \n\nThis group is unaffiliated with the Tallahassee Chan Center and operates independently.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/meditation-on-recovery-sundays-at-11am/2026-12-20/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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SUMMARY:Monday Night Meditation
DESCRIPTION:Day & time \nWeekly on Mondays\n6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \n\n\nLocation \nTallahassee Chan Center\n1310 Paul Russell Rd\nTallahassee\, FL 32301 \nAlso available on Zoom \n\n\nZoom link \nJoin on Zoom \n\n\nCost \nDana-based \n\n\n\nDharma talk \nMonday Night Meditation\nwith Guo Gu and/or Thomas Ledermann \nWeekly on Mondays · 6:30 – 8:00 pm ET \nJoin on Zoom \n\n1st and 3rd Mondays: Loving-kindness practice \nOn the 1st and 3rd Mondays\, sessions are centered on cultivating loving-kindness toward ourselves and extending care and goodwill to the sangha and the broader community. Through this guided meditation\, rooted in Chan teachings\, we cultivate a mind of kindness free from anger\, extending care first to ourselves and gradually to others\, both near and far\, including those who may be struggling or in pain. \nSession format \n\n30 minutes of loving-kindness directed toward oneself\nShort break\n20–30 minutes of loving-kindness extended to others\, especially those experiencing difficulty or suffering\n\nDedications \nTo have names read at the altar\, add them to the paper in-person or submit them online. Names are read on the 1st and 3rd Mondays and remain on the dedication list for one month. Please resubmit if continued support is needed. \n\nOther Mondays: Guided meditation \nOn Mondays without loving-kindness practice\, sessions offer guided seated meditation\, including either walking meditation or mindful yoga. \n\nLast Monday of the month: Sangha social \nAfter meditation on the last Monday of each month\, join us for a social gathering to connect and celebrate sangha birthdays. Please bring a vegetarian dish to share. \n\nTeachers \n\nGG\n\nGuo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) \nFounder & Resident Teacher \nGuo Gu is the founder and teacher of the Tallahassee Chan Center and Dharma Relief. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972\, began studying with Master Sheng Yen in 1980\, and was ordained as a monk in 1991. He received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University in 2008 and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University. \nVisit guogulaoshi.com for Guo Gu’s full schedule \n\n\n\nTL\n\nThomas Ledermann \nAssistant Teacher in Training \nTom has been practicing at the center since 2017 and did his first retreat with Guo Gu in 2018\, taking refuge and precepts that same year. He loves teaching Chan practices for their effectiveness in cultivating compassion and inner joy. Tom is a psychologist by training and works at Florida State University.
URL:https://tallahasseechan.org/event/monday-nights/2026-12-21/
LOCATION:1310 N Paul Russell Rd\, Tallahassee\, 32308\, United States
CATEGORIES:Weekly Sit
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