Buddhaland on Earth

04/20/2026

You know what they say? "The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now."

Take actions to do what you want to do. NOW!

04/18/2026

Did you know there is a simple, almost mystical way to lift your spirits when you are feeling down, heavy, or overwhelmed? The secret is held by a familiar figure we often see: The Laughing Buddha.

04/16/2026

Seeking to prove his intellectual dominance, a renowned scholar challenges a Zen Grandmaster to a public debate. The Grandmaster agrees, but with a single, grueling condition: the scholar must sit with him in total silence for three months. Can a man defined by his words survive ninety days of stillness? Discover what remains when the noise finally stops.

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04/12/2026

From nature to the self, the journey is only as long as a single cup of tea. The story of tea begins in the silence of Zen temples. A thousand people find a thousand different flavors. The tea is the constant; our heart is the variable.

Join us for a Zen and Tea Ceremony and find the balance and peace within each one of us.

04/07/2026

Discover the ancient wisdom hidden within Chinese characters! In this video, we decode the fascinating origins behind the words for 'leader' and 'self,' and uncover what they reveal about ancient Chinese philosophy.

04/01/2026

An awakening is a sudden spark of wisdom that leads to a profound realization. If we practice Zen, then in the silence and stillness of meditation, we gain access to wisdom.

03/29/2026

A story and a teaching from the ancient "Platform Sutra" by the Sixth Chinese Zen Grandmaster Hui-Neng. One day, Grandmaster Hui-Neng asked his disciples, "I have something. It has no name, no front side, no back side. What it it?"

03/24/2026

For Loren, a high school teacher in Houston, 'chaos' was just another part of the lesson plan. Constantly battling burnout and classroom stress, he turned to Zen meditation to find his center. Discover how the stillness in meditation made a significant impact on his daily life.

03/20/2026

03/16/2026

On March 14, 2026, the Torrance and Bay Area Zen Meditation Centers came together for a special joint 1-day retreat. It was a day truly defined by joy, deep heart connection, and shared light.

Missed out? Don’t worry! We are hosting two more 1-day retreats this year in June and October.

Stay connected: Visit us at boeusa.org and follow our journey. We can't wait to sit with you next time.

03/15/2026

Guang-Ming’s path in Zen started back in September 2005. In the years since, he hasn't missed a single major milestone in our community.

To those wondering how to get "better" at the practice, his advice is simple: "The magic isn’t in a single giant leap; it’s in the quiet, steady habit of not stopping. Just keep going."

01/15/2026

A Decade of Zen: The Leo Family’s Incredible Transformation

Witness a decade of transformation. We first sat down with the Leo family in 2017 to discuss their Zen practice, then revisited them eight years later in 2025. This video captures their incredible journey, revealing how a shared spiritual practice has profoundly reshaped their family dynamics and individual lives over time.