Meet American Chan Meditation
A Weekend Retreat Near Madrid
American Chan Meditation
Weekend Retreat Near Madrid
Join Us for a Special Weekend of American Buddhist Meditation and Yoga
Experience a transformative weekend with BLI's highly trained Buddhist meditation teachers and experienced yoga instructors in an immersive and serene setting.
What This Weekend Offers:
Comprehensive meditation instructions
Guided sitting sessions
Recitation practice
Yoga and bowing classes
Dharma talks
Tea session with Buddhist monastics
Our instructors specialize in teaching American Buddhist meditation, a style thoughtfully adapted for Western practitioners. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced meditation teacher, this weekend provides an opportunity to deepen your practice, strengthen your foundation, and gain valuable insights for daily practice.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance and elevate your meditation journey!
Program Details
Dates: Friday, May 16th, 5 PM to Sunday, May 18th, 4 PM
Location: Spiritual House Santa Maria de Los Negrales (C/ San Pedro Poveda, 2, 28430 Los Negrales, Madrid, España)
Cost: 170 euros (covers the entire program)
What to Bring: Comfortable clothes, A yoga mat, Personal hygiene items
What’s Included: 3 vegetarian meals per day, Private single-bed bedroom
How to Register: Details will be announced soon, or you can contact Nacho at +34 628 22 71 38.
We look forward to sharing this enriching experience with you!
Registration https://meditacionchan.eventbrite.com
Instructors
Venerable Master XianZhi
(Meditation Instructor)
Master XianZhi has been the abbott of Dharma Treasury Temple, a branch of Bodhi Light International (BLI), in San Francisco, California, since 2023.
In 2013, he started practicing Chan meditation under Master YongHua and left the home life in 2018. Master XianZhi continued his training as the abbott of Jewel Mountain Temple in South Korea from 2021 to 2023.
Having greatly benefited from the teachings of Master YongHua, Master XianZhi would like to learn, share the experiences, and grow together with others who are interested in American Mahayana Buddhism.
Venerable XianAn (현안스님)
(Meditation Instructor)
xa@chanpureland.org
Venerable XianAn is a Korean American Buddhist nun and a disciple of Master YongHua. Her journey into Chan meditation began in the United States during her time as a young entrepreneur. Through her practice, she discovered the profound impact of Chan meditation—not only on her career but on all aspects of her life. In 2019, she became a Buddhist monastic and returned to her homeland, Korea. She now teaches Chan meditation in both the United States and Korea, sharing the transformative power of this ancient practice.
영화 선사를 은사로 미국 위산사에서 출가했으며, 현재 미국, 유럽, 한국을 오가며 선 명상 지도법사로 활동하고 있다. 오마이뉴스, 브런치, 법보신문 등을 통해서 활발히 작가로 활동 중이며, 국내 저서로 『보물산에 갔다 빈손으로 오다』(어의운하, 2021)가 있다.
Park, TongWook (박동욱)
(Bowing Instructor)
tongwookpark@gmail.com
Park TongWook holds a Ph.D. in economics from the University of Minnesota and graduated from the Department of Economics at Seoul National University. He has spent the past 25 years as a researcher at Korea Information Society Development Institute.
His spiritual journey began when he encountered the Wei Yang school of Buddhism and started practicing under Master YongHua in 2021. A dedicated Buddhist disciple in Korea, Mr. Park began sharing his experience and knowledge in bowing practice in 2023 to help meditators deepen their practice.
서울대학교 경제학과를 졸업, 미국 미네소타대학에서 경제학 박사학위를 취득했으며, 지난 25년 간 정보통신정책연구원으로 근무하였다. 2021년 보라선원에서 위앙종을 만나 명상을 시작하고, 지난 2023년부터 절 수행을 지도하고 있다.
Jun, Heeyoung (전희영)
(Assist Instructor)
In 2019, she visited Wei Mountain Temple and Master YongHua, guided by her mother's earnest search for a teacher who could provide insights into both Seon meditation and Pure Land practice. This encounter marked a significant milestone in her spiritual journey, deeply influencing her approach to life and personal growth.
Professionally, Heeyoung works as a business process consultant specializing in sales and logistics at Samsung Electronics, a leading global technology company.
청화스님의 법문에 큰 감동을 받고, 염불선 스승을 찾던 어머니의 소개로 2019년 미국 위산사 방문에 방문했다. 그때 영화스님을 만난 후 선 명상에 입문했고, 대승불교를 공부하기 시작했다. 위앙종 스님들 곁에서 명상 지도를 돕고 있으며, 현재 삼성전자 본사에서 경영프로세스 관리 전문가로 재직 중이다.
Jung, HyeYoon (정혜윤)
(Licensed Yoga Instructor)
She is a seasoned and well-known instructor of Ashtanga and Hatha yoga, teaching professionally since 2012. She has conducted yoga instructor training courses for prestigious institutions, including the National Diplomatic Service since 2016 and the Supreme Prosecutors' Office since 2022.
In 2023, she discovered the Wei Yang school of Buddhism and American Chan meditation, which inspired her to integrate these practices into her teaching. She is currently assisting BLI's meditation classes in Seoul, blending her yoga expertise with Buddhist meditation principles.
2012년부터 아쉬탕가요가와 하타요가 강사로 활동하고 있으며, 2016년부터 국립외교원, 2022년부터 대검찰청에서 외래강의 및 교육기관에서 지도자교육과정을 지도하고 있다. 2023년 현안 스님의 "차와 선명상"에서 위앙종을 만나 현재 스님들 곁에서 선 명상 지도를 돕고 있다.
Ignacio Guerra Lorenzana
(Interpreter & retreat planning)
nachoguelor1996@gmail.com
A Madrid native and Software Engineer in Silicon Valley, Ignacio discovered American Chan Meditation two years ago. Seeing its benefits in managing stress and finding purpose, he organized this retreat to share its value with his hometown.
마드리드 출신으로, 현재 미국 실리콘벨리에서 소프트웨어 엔지이어로 일하고 있다. 2022년부터 미국 위앙종 선명상을 배우기 시작하고, 스트레스 관리에 큰 도움을 받았고, 인생의 의미도 찾기 시작했다. 이런 혜택을 고향의 사람들과 나누고자 이번 명상 리트리트를 계획했다.
The Venue
https://docomomoiberico.com/edificios/centro-de-espiritualidad-de-santa-maria-de-los-negrales/
https://youtube.com/shorts/qp5gVAWs7-I?si=vzzQmjOex2v62T6T
