Meditation is a practice of cultivating focus and clarity in order to realise our inherent awakened nature.
Chan means awakening, expressed in Buddhism as wisdom and compassion. Chan is also a meditation school within Chinese Buddhism – the predecessor to Japanese Zen.
The best way to learn meditation is to take a class. Drop in on our regular group sittings and one of the instructors will guide you through the basics. All are welcome.
Who we are
London Chan Meditation
We are a UK-based not-for-profit organisation, a branch under the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association (DDMBA).
We offer meditation workshops, mindfulness classes, public lectures, practice meet-ups, retreats. Our programs are donation based and are open to anyone who is interested, irrespective religious affiliations or race.
All are welcome!
Meet our teachers
Venerable Chang Wu
She is the Abbess of Dharma Drum Mountain Vancouver Centre in Canada.
She was a business professional holding an MBA before studying Chan with Master Sheng Yen in New York in 1993. She entered monastic life in 2000 and has been teaching Buddhism and meditation since 2003. She regularly gives public lectures and leads retreats in the USA and Europe.
She offers monthly Zoom teachings and visits us annually.
Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu)
He is the Founder of Tallahassee Chan Center and an Associate Professor of Buddhist Studies at Florida State University.
He is an experienced teacher and practitioner of Chan in both monastic and lay life. He is also the author of several books, including The Essence of Chan, Passing Through the Gateless Barrier and Silent Illumination.
Guo Gu is our primary teacher, and offers monthly Zoom teachings and visits us annually.