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Meditation & Mindfulness in Chiang Mai

Meditation, tea, workshops and group sits.

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NOV 16 · 09:30 ICT

Tea Sweets Workshop · Chaguozi

Tea Sweets Workshop · Chaguozi, Mon 16 Nov, 9:30 AM–12 PM, Zhenji Chanlin. Make a Tang-dynasty tea sweet with a teacher, join a short reading circle on mindful eating, then taste it slowly in silence. All events are free of charge.

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NOV 16 · 09:30 ICT

Mindfulness Ball · Learning Camp

Bringing attention to hand, ball and movement. Explore the meeting of Tai Chi and mindfulness Nov 11–20, morning and afternoon sessions daily, at Zhenji Chanlin. Free, 10 places per session.

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EVERY FRI 13:00 ICT

Next Nov 20

Acupressure Learning Camp

Acupressure Learning Camp, Fridays 13:00–14:30 on 13, 20 and 27 Nov, Zhenji Chanlin. Bring mindful awareness into traditional Acupressure, keeping body and mind as one. Hands-on teaching; no experience needed. All events are free of charge.

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NOV 21 · 09:00 ICT

Mindful Chinese · Stage 1

Mindful Chinese Stage 1 for complete beginners. Sat 9:00–10:30 Zhenji Chan Monastery | Sun 13:30–15:30 4sea · Zuzalu Library (Bldg F, 3F). All activities are free of charge. Book on this page.

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EVERY MON 09:30 ICT

Next Nov 23

A Meal of Awakening · Monday Mindful Vegan Meal

A Meal of Awakening — every Monday 09:30–13:00 at Zhenji Chan Monastery. Mindful eating: see where the meal comes from, then gratitude arises. Short reading · plant-based meal · sharing. All activities are free of charge. Book on this page.

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Past activities

Nov 12, 2026

Acupressure · Key Acupoints

Get acquainted with commonly used acupoints and self-Acupressure with Qi Peiying (善霈). A relaxation and self-care session with no promised effects. Nov 12, Hang Dong; free, 10 places.

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Nov 12, 2026

Thursday Coffee Day

Thursday Coffee Day: slow pour-over, shared reading, easy conversation. Every Thursday 10:00–11:30 Chiang Mai time at Zhenji Chan Monastery. All activities are free of charge. Book on this page.

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Nov 12, 2026

Mindfulness Ball · Taster Class

Use the ball as an anchor for attention and awareness. Mindfulness Ball brings Tai Chi movement together with mindfulness practice. Three sessions on Nov 11–12 at Zhenji Chanlin; free, 10 places per session.

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Nov 10, 2026

Acupressure · Emotions Theme

Pause and notice the body when emotions arise. Qi Peiying (善霈) leads an Acupressure session focused on relaxation and self-care, not mental health treatment. Nov 10; free, 10 places.

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Nov 10, 2026

Acupressure · Beauty & Women's Theme

Make space for everyday self-care in this Acupressure session on Beauty and women's themes, led by Qi Peiying (善霈). No appearance or body-shape changes are promised. Nov 10; free, 10 places.

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Nov 10, 2026

Preparatory Studies — Experience Class

New to Dharma study? This experience class introduces Preparatory Studies, the entry point to the Academy's Path to Awakening. Tuesdays 09:30–11:30 (Chiang Mai), Zhenji Chan Monastery, online + in person. All activities are free of charge.

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Nov 9, 2026

Acupressure · for Full-Lotus Sitting

Explore Acupressure as a relaxation and self-care practice with a focus on body awareness around seated practice. Led by Qi Peiying (善霈). Nov 9, Hang Dong; 10 places, free.

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Nov 8, 2026

Parent & Child · Ancient Chinese Acupressure

You held my hand — now it's my turn. A free parent-and-child class: kids learn to massage their parents, parents learn simple daily points for their kids, with hands-on guidance from the teacher. Take home 2 points you can use every day.

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Nov 6, 2026

TCM Acupressure Week

TCM Acupressure Week, 3–6 Nov: five Chiang Mai sessions with Qi Peiying (Shan Pei). Learn simple home techniques. Each session booked separately. All activities are free of charge. Book on this page.

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Nov 4, 2026

Dhyana—bring your heart here, and find peace.

Afternoon: 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm Hardship itself won't break you. Resistance to acceptance will. Dhyana Tea & Reading Circle Reading together: *How the Mind Creates Happiness

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Nov 4, 2026

Half Day at Ease

Half Day at Ease · Wed 4 Nov 8:45–14:30 at Zhenji Chan Monastery: mindful writing, meal, walking and Baduanjin. All activities are free of charge. Book on this page.

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Oct 28, 2026

Half-Day Retreat—Five in One

Half-Day Retreat · Five Elements** A contemplative journey from body to heart, restoring the ease you've been missing 1 Chan-Inspired Space · Ground yourself in the present 2 Mindful Sutra Copying · Settle the mind, one stroke at a

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Oct 21, 2026

Mindful Sutra Copying

Stroke by stroke, in this moment. Encountering sacred texts. Encountering yourself. Settle into now. In writing, find peace of body and mind.

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Oct 19, 2026

Loving-Kindness Handcraft

Mindful Handcraft | Slow & Savor This Monday afternoon, we'll make sesame pepper flatbread together. Kneading, seasoning, pan-frying — through handcraft, discover focus and joy. Taste what your own hands have made. Guide: Guoxuan

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Oct 19, 2026

Monday's vegan meal

Monday Vegan Meal | Autumn Flavors Arrive One plant-based meal, one gesture of kindness. Join us to share autumn's simple joy together. This Week's Menu Chestnut Braised Rice | Passion Fruit Red Delight Cantonese Vegetable Soup | Stir

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Oct 16, 2026

Half Day of Stillness

We've designed a half-day contemplative journey for mindfulness meditation enthusiasts. No grand philosophy—just three things Mindful Yoga (9:30–11:00) Slow your body beneath the trees and morning breeze. Strengthen focus not for e

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Oct 8, 2026

Thursday Mindfulness Coffee – Embracing the Cool Breeze

Where coffee blooms, warmth follows May coffee's gift carry kindness Let warmth reach the mountains

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Oct 7, 2026

Cold Dew Tea Gathering

Far from home, accompanying children through their studies, time fractures into fragments. Busy adapting, busy caring, we forget to pause and hold ourselves. October 7th, Cold Dew season — early autumn's chill calls for a warm cup of tea. A

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Sep 21, 2026

Monday Mindful Meals — One Bowl, One Thought

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Sep 16, 2026

Half-Day Stillness: A Mindfulness Gathering

Half Day of Stillness — Mindfulness Gathering

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Sep 7, 2026

Monday Vegetarian Meal – A Hands-On Experience

No cooking skills needed—just bring a joyful heart to join us.

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Aug 25, 2026

The Return to Life Reading Circle

Tai Chi Mindfulness & Book Sharing Not just how to live, but why. Join us at Zhenji Chan Forest for an awakening conversation about life itself.

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Aug 21, 2026

Mindfulness Sutra Copying Gathering — Introductory Edition

Stroke by stroke, settle into the present. With brush as boat, ferry the heart to peace.

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Aug 19, 2026

Qixi Tea Gathering

Seven Evening · Tea Gathering & Reading Circle Amidst the world's tumult, find half a day of stillness. Wuxiang awaits you—let's share this warm cup of time

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Jul 8, 2026

Summer Heat Tea Gathering

No fuss, just tea, stillness, and cool shade. Beneath the bamboo, when the breeze arrives, the mind settles.

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Jun 24, 2026

Meditation Tea Gathering & Book Discussion: What is True Success

A cup of tea, a book, discovering your true success. What is real success? Outward abundance, or inner peace? This Wednesday morning, step away from the rush and join us at Chiang Mai Xindeng Academy. Share meditation tea, read with us. F

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Jun 17, 2026

Meditation Tea and Reading Circle: What to Do When Effort Yields No Results

Have you felt it too?— Giving your all, yet the results won't come; Running hard, yet staying in place. This month's theme: *

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Jun 12, 2026

Mindful Peace Academy Chanting and Reading Circle

Rest your heart in sacred sounds, discover wisdom in shared reading. This season's theme: *Living with Grace* — let pure chants nurture the light within. Mindful chanting Reading, sharing, group practice

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Jun 11, 2026

Coffee & Reading

Coffee & Reading · Slow Time Among books and coffee, let's pause together Reading · Sharing · Noticing life's beauty Every Thursday 9:30 - 11:30 Chiang Mai Mindful Peace Academy (locatable on Google) Ease of body and mind

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Jun 3, 2026

Meditation Tea & Reading Circle — What Does It Mean to Be Alive

Mindful Peace Academy · Xindeng Meditation Tea & Reading Circle This session: "Why We Live" — Aspiration & Perseverance Living is more than breath and rushing about. Why do we live? This is the question every awakened soul must face.

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Past

Meditation and Tea Interest Group — Learning the Heart Method

Mindful Tea & Meditation Club | Tea as Gateway, Heart as Meeting Place Learning Together Online Just Drink Tea · Tea & Meditation as One · Weekly Gathering Resp

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