Guided Zen Meditation in Atlanta

Dharma Jewel Monastery invites you to discover yourself through Zen meditation: Guided Meditation Sessions, open to all **Sundays at 10am:** **2026: Oct 25** 2027: **1/31, 2/14, 2/28** Arrive early, doors close after 10am. Everyone is welcome for these one hour beginner's open guided meditation sessions - come for one or all of the sits! Newcomers are especially invited. Guided meditation is led by a Zen Buddhist nun in English. These are open to all including beginners, no experience necessary. *Please arrive early and wear comfortable, modest clothing and **socks**.* To help prevent distractions, no entry after 10:05am so please try to come around 9:45! plus more events: **Introduction to Zen Meditation Course** TBD coming Jan 2027! Separate course offerings in Chinese All are invited! The course is weekly for a semester and is a sequential, cumulative class. Meditation methods include Breath Counting, Mindfulness of the Breath, Loving-Kindness Meditation. Lecture topics include Introduction to Buddhism, Mindfulness, Karma, Causality & the Four Noble Truths. Completion of the Beginner's course allows progression to the next level of classes and eventually to the sutra study group. Participation in this class is a prerequisite for our monthly Zen meditation retreats and Kung Fu Zen Martial Arts classes. Register today on our website!