Stressed or Just looking for inner peace?
You are in the right place.
We will show you how, by embracing the timeless power of meditation, you will find harmony and purpose within that will transform your life.
Meditation
Why it matters
In a world filled with constant noise and pressure, our minds rarely get a chance to rest. Over time, this mental overload can lead to stress, fatigue, and imbalance.
Meditation offers a simple, proven way to bring your body and mind back into harmony — no special equipment required.
Key Benefits of Meditation
- Reduces stress and anxiety
- Improves focus and emotional balance
- Enhances sleep quality and relaxation
- Lowers blood pressure and supports heart health
- Increases self-awareness and resilience
Meditation isn’t about emptying your mind — it’s about becoming aware of your thoughts without judgment, allowing calm and clarity to naturally arise.
Let's start
Come As You Are
Whether you have had years of experience or just curious about how to get started because you have heard all the amazing benefits of meditation, our heart centered community welcomes you to come give zen meditation a try.
Just click the button below to sign up for a free trial class!
Our Features
What Made Us Special
We have been servicing the community of Irvine and surrounding cities for over 12 years. Our pratice came from over 2500 years of lineage, meaning our meditation has stood the test of time.
We are a national organization focused on a single mission to help others nurture inner wisdom and compassion through meditation.
Living Masters
We have living masters who have walked the path towards enlightenment and guides us with truth and wisdom to seek our own unique path in the same journey.
In person and Zoom Classes
In person and zoom classes are taught by instructors who have had years of experience of walking the path as a layperson of zen and continues to follow and share the masters' teaching
Community Centered
As part of our zen practice to apply what we learned and realized, our community is truly heart centered as we continues to nurture our own inner wisdom and compassion towards others in the same journey.
Limitless Learning
We walk the path with you
Once you decide to take your first step in meditation, rest assured that our community is there to walk the path with you every step of the way. However, it is your path and no one can walk it for you. We extend our hands, and if you choose to take it and start walking the path, we will always be here to guide and support you in your growth.
Schedule
Mondays
6 - 7pm PDT
Online Zoom Class
Open to all levels
Tuesdays
7=8:30 pm PDT
Grandmaster Advanced Class - with English captions
By invitation only - in person
Wednesdays
7-8:30 pm PDT
Grandmaster Beginner Class - Chinese
Introductory Video Class - in person
Thursdays
7-8:30 pm PDT
Grandmaster Beginner Class - Chinese
Introductory Video Class via Zoom
Saturdays
8:30-10 am PDT
Shifu Advanced Class -with English captions
By invitation only - in person
Saturdays
10:30-11:30 am PDT
Beginner Class - live instructions
Open to all levels but focus on introduction to meditation
Practice
Classes and Programs
Beginner Classes
Intermediate/Advanced Classes
Walking Meditation/QiGong
Retreats
Zen and the Arts
Leadership/Teachers Training
Our Heritage Sets Us Apart
Meet Our Master Teachers
Our Shifu: 85th Generation Master, Miaotian
(Shifu means"Father Teacher" in Chinese)
Our 86th Generation Grandmaster Yiming
Guangming - CEO of our national organization B.O.E.
Meet Our Local Teachers
Donna Feng (Miaolian) - head teacher in Irvine (18 years of experience)
Hanne Xian - Teacher/Treasurer
(10 years of experience)
Christina Leo - Teacher/Manager of Irvine Center (13 years of experience)
Tara Sun
(10 years of experience)
Kaiwei Zhao
(17 years of experience)
Gene Leo
(12 years of experience)
Meet Our Online Teachers
Charlotte Liu - New York
(over 30 years of experience)
Skip Maselli - Virginia
(5 years of experience)
Loren Freed - Texas
(over 20 years of experience)
TESTIMONIALS
Kids suggested an upset dad to take up meditation
Meditation helps Norm understand the Torah much better
In the silence of meditation, Sybil finds her connection to God
Kiki felt a new life coming into her body during meditation
Our Location
Address
18006 Sky Park Circle, Suite 100, Irvine
Location: near John Wayne Airport
Call 949-329-3895
Email: [email protected]
Site: www.irvinezenmeditation.org