Chan 禅, at its core, is wisdom — the innate Buddha-nature wisdom possessed by everyone, also known as Prajna.
Chan Meditation（ 禅修）reveals the path to awakening this inherent wisdom. By engaging in sitting meditation and integrating Chan into daily life, we connect with a tradition that has been central to Buddhism for over two thousand years. This timeless practice continues to be highly valued by practitioners and those seeking to uncover life’s truths and awaken their inner wisdom.
Sing Man Temple, though small in scale, offers a relaxed atmosphere and a simple environment, making it an ideal place to experience Chan meditation — “where the mind’s garden returns to its natural bloom”。In Additions, our practices are guided by our Abbot-, a Chan Master.
Activities
Meditation Class and Retreat
Chanting on certain Buddhist festivals
Yoga
We offer four to five weekly meditation classes in both Chinese and English, led by our abbot and senior practitioners. These sessions include sitting and walking meditation, along with practical applications of Chan in daily life. To deepen your understanding of Chan meditation and core Buddhist teachings, our abbot will also provide explanations of the Diamond Sutra 《金刚经》, The Platform Sutra of the Sixth Patriarch《六祖坛经》, The Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment or Complete Enlightenment Sutra《圆觉经》, as well as Chan koans and the sayings of the Chan patriarchs.
In addition to our regular classes, the Temple also holds One, Three, Five, Seven, or Ten-day meditation retreats. During these retreats, either hold locally or in oversea, we have the opportunity to be guided by our Abbot over continuous practices, deepening our experience or breaking through bottleneck. Dedicated volunteers attend to participants’ external needs, providing meals and supports to ensure participants have an intense focus on meditation.
On certain Buddhist festivals, practitioners gather to recite the “Diamond Sutra,” fostering cultivation and creating a space for sharing insights and experiences, thus enriching and supporting each other.
