Practice with us at Tainan Center, Taiwan
Click HERE to sign up for Tainan Beginner’s Zen Class.
Click HERE to sign up for Monthly Retreat.
Any questions regarding Tuesday’s Zoom Sitting Session or other courses, please email us at friend@nonezencenter.org
Click Here to to support a tuition-free Zen meditation space.
The in-person classes will take place at the Tainan Center located at No. 199, Floor 4, Youai Street, Zhongxi District 700, Tainan, Taiwan
Email us at friend@nonezencenter.org if you have any questions.
Class Calendar, Tainan (Taiwan), Spring 2026 |
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| Beginner’s Class Saturdays 9-11 am Tainan |
Weekly Sitting Sessions Tuesdays 8-8:45 pm (Zoom Class) |
Monthly Retreats Saturdays 9-11am (Half-Day) Saturdays 9am – 3pm (Daylong) Taipei |
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| January |
Jan 24 (TNCSB145) Click to Sign Up Now! |
Jan 13, 20, and 27 |
Jan 31 Click to Sign Up Now! |
| February | No Class | Feb 3, 10, and 24 | No Class |
| March | Mar 7 (TNCSB146 | Mar 3, 10, 17, and 24 | Mar 21 (Daylong, TWR26D1) |
| April | Apr 11 (TNCSB147) | Apr 7, 14, and 21 | Apr 18 (Daylong, TWR26D2) Apr 19 (Sunday, Daylong, TWR26D3) |
| May | May 16 (TNCSB148) | May 5, 12, 19, and 28 | May 23 (Half-Day, TWHD130) |
| June | No Class | Jun 2, 9, and 16 | Jun 13 (Half-Day, TWHD131) |
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.
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), None Zen Center has been offering tuition-free meditation classes to serve the community since its founding in 2013. All our Zen masters and instructors are not only volunteers but also major donors. We earnestly seek your support to 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.
Beginner’s Zen Class
Embark on your Zen journey by taking the Beginner’s Zen Class. In this 2-hour course, you will be introduced to some basic Zen concepts and learn and practice three meditation methods.
Weekly Zoom Sitting Session
After the Beginner’s Class, you are warmly welcome to continue meditating with us. The weekly sitting session takes place via Zoom on most Tuesdays from 8:00 to 8:45 pm. Each 45-minute class includes a 10- to 25-minute sitting session, a short lecture, and a group sharing session. This weekly course will help you build a regular sitting habit, deepen your understanding of Zen concepts, make steady progress in your practice, and develop meaningful connections with fellow practitioners.
Monthly Retreat
The Monthly Retreat is designed to help you advance your Zen practice. We offer both half-day and daylong retreats, typically held on Saturdays—and occasionally on Sundays—from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The intensive training includes continuous 20- to 80-minute sitting sessions, interspersed with short breaks, a brief lecture, and group sharing sessions. For daylong retreats, we provide a light vegetarian lunch to help reenergize you for the afternoon practice.
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 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 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.
| 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) |
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 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
| 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.
| 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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