Practice with us at Tainan Center, Taiwan
Click HERE to sign up for Tainan Beginner’s Zen Class.
Email us at friend@nonezencenter.org if you have any questions.
Welcome to join us in learning and practicing Zen meditation at the Tainan Center in Taiwan. We offer Beginner’s Zen Class, Sitting Session, and Retreat for Zen beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Join us to embark on the Zen journey, to better understand ourselves, uncover the selfless nature, and inspire a selfless devotion to our family, friends, and community. You may find the class information and calendar below.
Tuition by Donation
All classes at None Zen Center are tuition free. As a donation-funded non-profit organization (registration no.108年法登社字111號) with volunteer instructors, who are also primary donors, None Zen Center has been offering tuition-free meditation classes to serve the community since its founding in 2013. We earnestly seek your selfless contributions to establish and maintain this accessible and tuition-free meditation environment, allowing the manifestation of equity in Zen community.
Donations, regardless of size, are appreciated, and we recommend a NT$800 donation for each series of courses (e.g., a series of Beginner’s Class or a series of Sitting Session). However, all amounts, greater or lesser, are welcome. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can contribute online by clicking on the button below.
Your contributions help sustain the Center’s operations and maintain a tuition-free Zen meditation environment for everyone eager to learn and consistently practice Zen meditation.
Explore our array of structured classes listed below. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
English-Chinese Bilingual Courses
Most classes, sitting sessions, and retreats are conducted primarily in English, with Chinese translation provided as needed.
Spring 2025
The Spring 2025 semester at the Taipei Center runs from January 11th to June 17th. We will offer: 1) 6 series of Beginner’s Zen Classes, and 2) 6 series of Sitting Sessions. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class and Recommended Sessions
Embark on your Zen journey by taking the Beginner’s Zen Class, where you will be guided to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, setting the meditation goal of uncovering the ultimate solution for your life!
The 2-and-a-half-hour class format consists of three sessions, each lasting 20 to 30 minutes, with two breaks in between sessions. We will cover several fundamental Zen concepts and introduce three meditation skills. You will learn how to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, train your continuous concentration and self-awareness, and know yourself better in order to uncover the ultimate solution for your life. The entire Zen journey aims to guide you in uncovering the ultimate solution for your life and inspiring selfless devotion to your family, friends, and community.
After the in-person Beginner’s Class on your preferred Saturday 9 to 11:30 am, we strongly recommend that you attend Zoom Sitting Sessions on most Tuesdays 8 to 8:45 pm to build your regular sitting habit. A monthly half-day Zoom retreat on Saturdays 9 am to 12 pm is a great opportunity to deepen your Zen meditation practice.
Registration is required, and seats are limited, so please sign up in advance. We host in-person classes in the Tainan Center, located at 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan (Google Maps)
| Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Tainan, Spring 2025 |
| Beginner’s Class in-person (required) Saturdays 9 am – 11:30 am | Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| January | Jan 11 (TNCSB 135) | Jan 21 | No class |
| February | Feb 15 (TNCSB 136) | Feb 18 | Feb 22 (TWHD 120) |
| March | Mar 8 (TNCSB 137) Open House (1:30 – 3:30 PM) | Mar 11, 18, and 25 | Mar 29 (TWHD 121) |
| April | April 12 (TNCSB 138) | April 15 and 22 | Apr 19 (TWHD 122) |
| May | May 3 (TNCSB 139) | May 6, 20, and 27 | May 24 (TWHD 123) |
| June | Jun 7 (TNCSB 140) | Jun 10 and 17 | Jun 14 (TWHD 124) |
| VENUE | Tainan Center 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan | ||
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
If you are interested in attending Sitting Session and Retreat but haven’t signed up for any classes or joined the WhatsApp group “None Zen Taiwan,” please click to fill up the Sitting Session and Retreat application form. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
We learn and practice doubting meditation (Chn. huatou, Jpn. wato, Krn. hwadu) during sitting sessions and retreats, as the skill of doubting meditation is the primary method we apply at None Zen Center. If you are intrigued by this method, you may enroll in the Online Zen School and register for the Bridging Class to receive an introduction to the skill of doubting meditation.
The weekly Zoom sitting sessions aim to assist meditators in establishing regular sitting habit and progressing in their Zen practice. You will receive a Zoom link via the WhatsApp group “None Zen Taiwan” about 10 minutes before the scheduled beginning time on most Tuesdays at 8 pm. These 45-minute sessions, led by the Center’s founding masters, Shifu (i.e., Master) Linda Huang or Shifu (Master) Jeremy Wei, commence with a brief lecture, followed by a 15-to-25-minute sitting meditation practice, and conclude with a group sharing session.
The monthly half-day Zoom retreats are also led by Shifu Linda and/or Shifu Jeremy. In these 2-and-half-hour half-day retreats, Shifu (Master) Jeremy and/or Shifu (Master) Linda will give an opening lecture, lead sitting sessions, and provide group sharing and Q&A time. There will be session breaks, and each sub-sitting session will take about 20 to 60 minutes.
| Sitting Sessions and Half-day Retreats – Tainan, Spring 2025 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| January | Jan 7 and 21 | No class |
| February | Feb 4, 11, and 18 | Feb 22 (TWHD 120) |
| March | Mar 4, 11,18, and 25 | Mar 29 (TWHD 121) |
| April | April 8, 15, and 22 | Apr 19 (TWHD 122) |
| May | May 6, 20, and 27 | May 24 (TWHD 123) |
| June | Jun 10 and 17 | Jun 14 (TWHD 124) |
| VENUE | Tainan Center 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan | |
Summer 2025
We inherit the tradition of Summer Retreat (vassa in the Pali language or jiexia 結夏 in Chinese), utilizing the summertime for in-depth training, which includes daylong or multiple-day retreats, instructor training, and disciple training.
Please refer to the webpages Instructor Certification and Discipleship if you are interested in the in-depth training. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
| Sitting Session and Daylong Retreat – Summer 2025 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Daylong Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 am – 3:30 pm | |
| June | Jun 4, 17 and 24 | Jun 14 (TWHD 124) |
| July | Jul 8, 15 and 22 | No Class |
| Aug | Aug 12, 19 and 26 | No Class |
Fall 2025
The Fall 2025 semester runs from August 9th to December 16th. We will offer 1) 4 series of Beginner’s Zen Classes, 2) 5 series of Sitting Sessions, and 3) 5 Half-day Retreats. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class and Recommended Sessions
| Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Tainan, Fall 2025 | |||
| Beginner’s Class In-person (required) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat via Zoom (recommended) Saturdays 9 am– 12 pm | |
| August | Aug 23 (TNCSB 141) | Aug 19 and 26 | No Class |
| September | Sep 13 (TNCSB 142) | Sep 9, 16, 23, and 30 | Sep 20 (TWHD 125) |
| October | No class | Oct 7, 14, 21, and 28 | Oct 18 (TWHD 126) |
| November | Nov 8 (TNCSB 143) | Nov 4 and 18 | Nov 15 (TWHD 127) |
| December | Dec 6 (TNCSB 144) Click HERE to sign up! | Dec 2, 9, and 16 | Dec 13 (TWHD 128) |
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
| Sitting Sessions and Half-day Retreats – Tainan, Fall 2025 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat via Zoom Saturdays 9 am- 12 pm | |
| August | Aug 12, 19, and 26 | No Class |
| September | Sep 9, 16, 23, and 30 | Sep 20 (TWHD 125) |
| October | Oct 7, 14, 21, and 28 | Oct 18 (TWHD 126) |
| November | Nov 4 and 18 | Nov 15 (TWHD 127) |
| December | Dec 2, 9, and 16 | Dec 13 (TWHD 128) |
Tainan Center 2024
Practice with us at Tainan Center, Taiwan
Click HERE to sign up for Tainan Beginner’s Zen Class.
Email us at friend@nonezencenter.org if you have any questions.
Welcome to join us in learning and practicing Zen meditation at the Tainan Center in Taiwan. We offer Beginner’s Zen Class, Sitting Session, and Retreat for Zen beginners as well as seasoned practitioners. Join us to embark on the Zen journey, to better understand ourselves, uncover the selfless nature, and inspire a selfless devotion to our family, friends, and community. You may find the class information and calendar below.
Tuition by Donation
All classes at None Zen Center are tuition free. As a donation-funded non-profit organization (registration no.108年法登社字111號) with volunteer instructors, who are also primary donors, None Zen Center has been offering tuition-free meditation classes to serve the community since its founding in 2013. We earnestly seek your selfless contributions to establish and maintain this accessible and tuition-free meditation environment, allowing the manifestation of equity in Zen community.
Donations, regardless of size, are appreciated, and we recommend a NT$800 donation for each series of courses (e.g., a series of Beginner’s Class or a series of Sitting Session). However, all amounts, greater or lesser, are welcome. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. You can contribute online by clicking on the button below.
Your contributions help sustain the Center’s operations and maintain a tuition-free Zen meditation environment for everyone eager to learn and consistently practice Zen meditation.
Explore our array of structured classes listed below. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
English-Chinese Bilingual Courses
Most classes, sitting sessions, and retreats are conducted primarily in English, with Chinese translation provided as needed.
Spring 2024
The Spring 2024 semester at the None Zen Center runs from January 16th to June 11th. We will offer: 1) 6 series of Beginner’s Zen Classes, 2) 6 series of Sitting Sessions, and 3) 7 Half-day Retreats. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class and Recommended Sessions
Embark on your Zen journey by taking the Beginner’s Zen Class, where you will be guided to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, setting the meditation goal of uncovering the ultimate solution for your life!
The 2-and-a-half-hour class format consists of three sessions, each lasting 20 to 30 minutes, with two breaks in between sessions. We will cover several fundamental Zen concepts and introduce three meditation skills. You will learn how to go through the duality of stress and relaxation, train your continuous concentration and self-awareness, and know yourself better in order to uncover the ultimate solution for your life. The entire Zen journey aims to guide you in uncovering the ultimate solution for your life and inspiring selfless devotion to your family, friends, and community.
After the in-person Beginner’s Class, we strongly recommend that you attend Zoom Sitting Sessions on most Tuesdays 8 to 8:45 pm to build your regular sitting habit. A monthly half-day retreat on Saturdays 9 to 11:30 am is a great opportunity to deepen your Zen meditation practice.
Registration is required, and seats are limited, so please sign up in advance. We host in-person classes and retreats in the Taipei Center, located at 241-2 Jinhua Street, Floor 2, Daan District, Taipei, Taiwan (Google Maps)
| Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Spring 2024 | |||
| Beginner’s Class In-person (required) Saturdays 9 – 11 am | Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| January – February | Jan 27 (TNCSB 124) | Jan 23 and 30 | Feb 24 (TWHD 108) |
| March | Mar 2 (TNCSB 125) | Mar 5, 12, and 19 | Mar 16 (TWHD 109) |
| March – April | Mar 30 (TNCSB 126) | Apr 2, 9, 16, and 23 | Apr 20 (TWHD 110) |
| May | May 4 (TNCSB 127) | May 7, 14 and 21 | May 18 (TWHD 111) |
| June | Jun 1 (TNCSB 128) | Jun 4 and 18 | Jun 15 (TWHD 112) |
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
If you are interested in attending Sitting Session and Retreat but haven’t signed up for any classes or joined the WhatsApp group “None Zen Taiwan,” please click to fill up the Sitting Session and Retreat application form. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
We learn and practice doubting meditation (Chn. huatou, Jpn. wato, Krn. hwadu) during sitting sessions and retreats, as the skill of doubting meditation is the primary method we apply at None Zen Center. If you are intrigued by this method, you may enroll in the Online Zen School and register for the Bridging Class to receive an introduction to the skill of doubting meditation.
The weekly Zoom sitting sessions aim to assist meditators in establishing regular sitting habit and progressing in their Zen practice. You will receive a Zoom link via the WhatsApp group “None Zen San Jose” about 10 minutes before the scheduled beginning time on most Tuesdays at 8 pm. These 45-minute sessions, led by the Center’s founding masters, Shifu (i.e., Master) Linda Huang or Shifu (Master) Jeremy Wei, commence with a brief lecture, followed by a 15-to-25-minute sitting meditation practice, and conclude with a group sharing session.
The monthly in-person half-day retreats are also led by Shifu Linda and/or Shifu Jeremy. In these 2-and-half-hour half-day retreats, Shifu (Master) Jeremy and/or Shifu (Master) Linda will give an opening lecture, lead sitting sessions, and provide group sharing and Q&A time. There will be session breaks, and each sub-sitting session will take about 20 to 60 minutes. We host half-day Zoom retreats in the Tainan Center, located at 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan (Google Maps).
| Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat – Spring 2024 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| January | Jan 16, 23 and 30 | No class |
| February | Feb 6, 13, and 20 | Feb 24 (TWHD 108) |
| March | Mar 5, 12, and 19 | Mar 16 (TWHD 109) |
| April | Apr 2, 9, 16, and 23 | Apr 20 (TWHD 110) |
| May | May 7, 14 and 21 | May 25 (TWHD 111) |
| June | Jun 4 and 18 | Jun 15 (TWHD 112) |
Summer 2024
We inherit the tradition of Summer Retreat (vassa in the Pali language or jiexia 結夏 in Chinese), utilizing the summertime for in-depth training, which includes daylong or multiple-day retreats, instructor training, and disciple training. The Summer 2024 semester runs from June 15th to August 24th. We will offer: 1) 1 series of Sitting Session, 2) 2 Daylong Retreats, and 3) Zen Instructor and Disciple Training.
Please refer to the webpages Instructor Certification and Discipleship if you are interested in the in-depth training. For any inquiries or questions, feel free to reach out to us at friend@nonezencenter.org.
| Sitting Session and Daylong Retreat – Summer 2024 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Daylong Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 am – 3:30 pm | |
| June | Jun 4 and 18 | Jun 15 (TWHD 112) |
| July | Jul 9 and 23 | Jul 13 (TWHD 113) |
| Aug | Aug 6 and 20 | Aug 24 (TWHD 115) |
Fall 2024
The Fall 2024 semester runs from August 6th to December 17th. We will offer 1) 8 series of Beginner’s Zen Classes, 2) 5 series of Sitting Sessions, and 3) 4 Half-day Retreats and 1 Daylong Retreat. Please find the class information and calendar below.
Beginner’s Zen Class and Recommended Sessions
| Beginner’s Class and Recommended Sessions – Tainan, Fall 2024 | |||
| Beginner’s Class In-person (required) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | Sitting Session via Zoom (recommended) Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person (recommended) Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| August | Aug 10 (TNCSB 129) | Aug 20 | Aug 24 (TWHD 115) |
| September | Sep 7 (TNCSB 130) | Sep 10, 17 and 24 | Sep 28 (TWHD 116) |
| September | Sep 14 (TNCSB 131) | Sep 17 and 24 | |
| October | Oct 5 (TNCSB 132) | Oct 8, 15, and 22 | Oct 26 (TWHD 117) |
| November | Nov 2 (TNCSB 133) | Nov 5, 12, and 19 | Nov 16 (TWHD 118)- canceled |
| November – December | Nov 23 (TNCSB 134) | Dec 3, 10, and 17 | Dec 7 (TWHD 119)- canceled |
| VENUE | Tainan Center 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan | ||
Sitting Session and Half-day Retreat
| Sitting Sessions and Half-day Retreats – Tainan, Fall 2024 | ||
| Sitting Session via Zoom Tuesdays 8 – 8:45 pm | Half-day Retreat in-person Saturdays 9 – 11:30 am | |
| August | Aug 6 and 20 | Aug 24 (TWHD 115) |
| September | Sep 10, 17 and 24 | Sep 28 (TWHD 116) |
| October | Oct 8, 15, and 22 | Oct 26 (TWHD 117) |
| November | Nov 5, 12, and 19 | Nov 16 (TWHD 118)- canceled |
| December | Dec 3, 10, and 17 | Dec 7 (TWHD 119)- canceled |
| VENUE | Tainan Center 199 Youai Street, Floor 4, Zhongxi District, Tainan, Taiwan | |
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