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Meditation Courses
This program focuses on the cultivation of meditative concentration and full awareness in daily activities. Following the Buddha’s teachings on the Four Foundation of Mindfulness, there will be teachings about our mental afflictions and how they form, the various types of meditation, and how to practice them. This program includes guided sitting meditation and walking meditation. Many thanks to our patrons for supporting our educational programs, these meditation courses are free to everyone!
Experience level:
This program is appropriate for both newcomers as well as experienced practitioners.
Guiding Teachers:
Venerable Miaozang, fully ordained Buddhist nun of Fo Guang Shan, who has been practicing for almost 20 years. Her practices mainly focusing on the daily application of the Buddha’s Teachings on clear awareness, meditative concentration, and the dependent origination in daily life. The venerable is currently the superintendent of Hsi Fang Temple and the president of San Diego Buddhist Association.
Ms. Angélica Barrera-Ng completed a three-year master degree program in Buddhist Chaplaincy at the University of the West, in California. She has a professional background in public health—graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Health Science from CalState Fullerton in 2009. Currently, she is a volunteer in Hsi Fang Temple in San Diego, California. She lives with spouse, and their two dogs named Fufi and Robbie.
Important Details:
You have the options to join us for one session, partial sessions or the whole sessions.
Morning mindfulness practice:
Date: Saturdays, 7/8 (Completed), 8/12 (Completed)
Time: 9:00am-12:00noon
Fall Term:
Term: Every Saturdays, 9/23 – 12/9
Time: 2:00-3:00pm
**Click the link below to see the syllabus.**
Venue:
All meditation courses will be held at Hsi Fang Temple, located at 4536 Park Blvd. San Diego CA 92116.
Attire:
All participants will need to wear the temple’s polo and loose and comfortable long pants every time you come for the meditation classes.
*Temple’s polo is $20 (for one-time only). You may include it in the donation. If you already have it, wear it when you come.
Support the temple:
The greatest gift you can offer is regularly spending time to practice here and/or with community service. Another way to support us is by making a donation. All donations will go to the educational programs within the temple as well as outreach programs. Thank you for your generosity.
Donation via PayPalGivingFunds https://www.paypal.com/us/fundraiser/charity/1595987 or Zelle via sandiego@ibps.org
Should you have any questions, feel free to email us sd.edu@ibps.org. Thank you.
***All information will be kept confidential.***
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Classes for Kids and Youth (2023 Fall)
Dear Parents,
The following are the classes for Kids and Youth in 2023 Fall:
For Kids:
Buddhism for Kids: Sat. 2pm-3pm, Age 3-8
Martial Art for Kids: Sat. 3pm-4pm, Age 3-10
For Youth:
TA of Buddhism for Kids: Sat. 2pm-3pm, Age 9 and above
The Creative Studio for Youth: Sat. 3-4pm, Age 11 and above
We welcome your child to enroll for all classes or either one according to their age group. Please complete the following enrollment form for your child. It has limited spot, by first come first serve!
Class schedule: Saturdays
Sept: 23, 30
Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov: 4, 18 (11/11, 11/25 No class)
Dec: 2
Buddhism for Kids: 2-3pm
Age: 3-8 (Preschool class, 3-5 / Elementary Class, 6-8)
Class Content: Three Acts of Goodness Story Telling (sharing on how to practice compassion, kindness, speaking good words, think good thoughts), singing, art, prayer, etc.
Teachers: Ms. Roxana Daly, Ms. Judy Yu. Both of them are experienced teacher in special education.
Teaching Assistant of Buddhism for Kids: 2-3pm
Age: 9 and Above
Content: We would be happy to have elder kids helping as Teaching Assistant. They are not only assist the teacher in the class, but also learning about leadership and communication skill during their volunteering.
Martial Art for Kids: 3-4pm
Age: 3-10
Class Content: Basic self-defenses, Fun, Fitness, Discipline, Respect
Couch: Mia Green, Gold Medal Winner of Jiu-Jitsu Con Kids International 2021
The Creative Studio for Youth: 3-4pm
Age: 11 and above
Content: Video and Anime Production, team building, board games
Age: 11 and above
Content: Video and Anime Production, team building, board games
Please Register Online:
Classes for Kids and Youth (2023 Fall)
Dear Parents,
The following are the classes for Kids and Youth in 2023 Fall:
For Kids:
Buddhism for Kids: Sat. 2pm-3pm, Age 3-8
Martial Art for Kids: Sat. 3pm-4pm, Age 3-10
For Youth:
TA of Buddhism for Kids: Sat. 2pm-3pm, Age 9 and above
The Creative Studio for Youth: Sat. 3-4pm, Age 11 and above
We welcome your child to enroll for all classes or either one according to their age group. Please complete the following enrollment form for your child. It has limited spot, by first come first serve!
Class schedule: Saturdays
Sept: 23, 30
Oct: 7, 14, 21, 28
Nov: 4, 18 (11/11, 11/25 No class)
Dec: 2
Buddhism for Kids: 2-3pm
Age: 3-8 (Preschool class, 3-5 / Elementary Class, 6-8)
Class Content: Three Acts of Goodness Story Telling (sharing on how to practice compassion, kindness, speaking good words, think good thoughts), singing, art, prayer, etc.
Teachers: Ms. Roxana Daly, Ms. Judy Yu. Both of them are experienced teacher in special education.
Teaching Assistant of Buddhism for Kids: 2-3pm
Age: 9 and Above
Content: We would be happy to have elder kids helping as Teaching Assistant. They are not only assist the teacher in the class, but also learning about leadership and communication skill during their volunteering.
Martial Art for Kids: 3-4pm
Age: 3-10
Class Content: Basic self-defenses, Fun, Fitness, Discipline, Respect
Couch: Mia Green, Gold Medal Winner of Jiu-Jitsu Con Kids International 2021
The Creative Studio for Youth: 3-4pm
Age: 11 and above
Content: Video and Anime Production, team building, board games
Age: 11 and above
Content: Video and Anime Production, team building, board games
