"The Tallahassee Chan Center has always functioned as a dharma center and that is a little different than building a community of Chan practitioners."

-Guo GuTo carry forward the vision of his teacher, Master Sheng Yen, Guo Gu speaks about his lifelong aspiration to bridge the rich tradition of Chan Buddhism and the West. In this second talk on that mission, he describes how that bridge will take shape and how it might function.

“If a family unit were to adopt these 6 Harmonies, that family would become strong and flourish.” -Guo Gu

What makes monasteries, sangha, communities, and even large organizations truly strong? Their strength comes from living in accordance with the Six Harmonious Principles of body, speech, mind, precepts, views, and benefit. In tonight’s talk, Guo Gu explores each of these principles and shows how they support a community in which everyone feels seen, heard, and valued.

Join us on Mondays from 6:30-8:00PM Eastern.

More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events

In response to the suffering experienced by our Dharma brothers and sisters, as well as the wider world, the Tallahassee Chan Center will be hosting Loving-Kindness Meditation sessions on the first and third Monday of the coming months, offered both in person and via Zoom.

Guo Gu will teach and guide the practice, which will include a recitation of the names submitted by our sangha.

More information can be found at: https://tallahassee.chan.org/events.