Tai chi originated as a Chinese martial art and in our current complementary and alternative medicine it is considered a mind-body practice. Tai chi is sometimes referred to as a...
Tai Chi Class, 5:40pm Thursday...
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Zen Class, 1st Sat. Each Month
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7:00pm Meditation, Monday/Thur...
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Guide to Meditation
What is Meditation? Meditation has many definitions and meanings. In the West, it often refers to thinking something over or reflection. For Buddhists, meditation is a spiritual discipline that utilizes the power of attention to help us along the path of awakening. In the time of the Buddha the word used was bhāvanā which translates as contemplation, progression, development,...
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About Us
Our temple was founded by Vietnamese monks and nuns for the benefit of all those wishing to experience Buddhism. Although it was founded by the Vietnamese sangha (under the guidance of Venerable Thich Thong Hai), An Lac bears no borders around any specific race or religion. The Mission was first established in 2001 as a small Buddhist temple in Oxnard, California. Our current...
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Welcome to An Lac Mission’s official website. We are a Buddhist...