Italy Naples! Chan Meditation
Meet “American Chan Meditation” in Naples.
Date: May 9 (6 PM) & May 10 (5 PM), 2025
Venue: Napoli Buddhist Vihara
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For the first time, American Chan Meditation & Mahayana Buddhism will be introduced in Italy.
This spring, you will have a special opportunity to learn and practice Chan meditation with highly skilled cultivators from the USA and Korea. Meditation is not just about feeling good—it is a profound practice that, when built on a proper foundation, allows for continuous improvement without limitation. That is the beauty of Mahayana.
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Event Schedule
Friday, May 9 (6-8 PM)
-Introduction to Chan Meditation: Dharma talk and silent meditation
Saturday, May 10 (5-8 PM)
-Dharma Talk
-Sound Meditation: Reciting the Buddha’s name
-Mantra Session
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Why Join?
American Chan Meditation is a practical approach that adapts to individual needs. Our BLI instructors do not just teach meditation techniques—they help each person overcome obstacles to improve their practice.
Learn from the Abbot of Dharma Treasury Temple, Master XianZhi (Master Z), who has been teaching Chan and Mahayana Buddhism to people worldwide.
- Gain hands-on experience with competent instructors from BLI, who will guide you in:
1. Chan meditation techniques and posture
2. Sound Meditation: Buddha’s name recitation
3. Mantra practice
4. Q&A session for both meditation and daily life challenges
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Instructors
Master XianZhi (Master Z)
Abbot of Dharma Treasury Temple (San Francisco) since 2023, Master XianZhi is a disciple of Master YongHua. Deeply benefiting from Master YongHua's teachings, he is dedicated to sharing Chan and Mahayana Buddhism with others.
Venerable XianAn
A Korean American Buddhist nun and disciple of Master YongHua, Venerable XianAn discovered Chan meditation as a young entrepreneur in the U.S. Ordained in 2019, she now teaches Chan meditation in both Korea and the U.S., sharing its transformative benefits.
Assistants
Venerable XianShou
A Spanish Buddhist monk and disciple of Master YongHua since 2019, Venerable XianShou left a 27-year teaching career to pursue spiritual cultivation. Ordained in 2023, he now assists with BLI’s meditation classes in Korea and contributes to translation projects.
Park, TongWook
Mr. Park, an economist with a Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota, has been a researcher in Korea for 25 years. His spiritual journey began in 2021 under Master YongHua of the Wei Yang school of Buddhism. Since 2023, he has shared his knowledge of bowing practice to help meditators deepen their practice.
