GTMC Weekly Schedule

Evening Meditation: Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
(8 – 9:00 PM; Central Time)

GTMC welcomes individuals to engage in self-discovery through Zen meditation. The Zen Center provides regular structured Zen meditation sessions through Zoom throughout the week, intended to support participants in fostering tranquility and mental clarity. By engaging in self-reflection, practitioners are able to develop an objective outlook on reality, enhance their comprehension of life's challenges, and cultivate inner peace and wisdom.

Monday, Wednesday, & Friday Evenings (Central Time):

8 - 8:05 PM - Greetings & Intro

8:05 - 8:35 PM - Meditation

8:35 - 8:45 PM - Releasing Exercise

8:45 - 9:00 PM - Brief practice sharing

Open to practitioners of all levels. Occasional guidance or instruction may be offered during these sessions. You are welcomed to participate at any time during the sitting meditation session.

Please register in advance and we will send you a confirmation email with the Zoom information.

Registration form:

https://forms.gle/nAtxcWgK4gARKMcz5

This program is offered free of charge. Donations are warmly welcomed to support our Meditation Center sustain its services for the community.

*For further inquiry, please contact GTMC at giactamcommunity@gmail.com

Click HERE for Sitting Meditation Guide

Click HERE for Daily PM Meditation Chant

Monthly Community Meditation Practice - Starting on November 1, 2026.
(First Sunday of the Month: 9 AM – 1:30 PM; Central time)

This monthly Sunday community meditation practice presents an excellent opportunity for individuals to engage with the GTMC community. Attendance is welcome at any segment of the Sunday program.

Participation is free, though donations are appreciated.

We look forward to your presence!

Monthly Sunday Community Practice Schedule:

9:00 AM - Be on cushion

9:05 – 9:50 AM - Sitting meditation

10 AM - Chanting service

10:30 AM - Dharma sharing

Noon - Mindful vegan lunch

1:30 PM - Adjourn

*For further inquiry or planning to come to our first Sunday of the month meditation practice, please contact GTMC at giactamcommunity@gmail.com

Click HERE for The Chants Booklet

Register HERE for attending Monthly Sunday Community Practice

Introduction to Zen Meditation Class

GTMC offers weekly Introduction to Zen Meditation Class (every Tuesday evening, 6 – 7:30 PM, Central Time) for individuals seeking to learn about Zen meditation or obtain an introduction to its principles. The class features comprehensive meditation instruction, accompanied by discussions on incorporating meditation and Zen philosophies into daily life.

The class will be conducted via Zoom. Please register in advance by Tuesday, two days prior to the class. Kindly be prepared to begin promptly at 6PM and ensure your camera is activated throughout the session and engage actively as this will be an interactive experience.

This class is open to the public at no cost. Voluntary donations are gratefully accepted.

Click HERE to register for the class via Zoom

Weekly Thursday Dharma Study & Book Club

Welcome to the Weekly Thursday Dharma Study & Book Club, starting on January 7th, 2027! Join us every Thursday evening from 8:00 to 9:00 PM Central Time for an engaging and thoughtful discussion of Buddhist teachings and literature. Our meetings are held virtually via Zoom, creating a welcoming space for participants from all backgrounds to explore Dharma, share insights, and build community. Whether you are new to Buddhist philosophy or a longtime practitioner, this group offers a supportive environment to deepen your understanding and connect with others on the path.

This program is offered free of charge. Donations are warmly welcomed to support our Meditation Center sustain its services for the community.

*For further inquiry, please contact GTMC at giactamcommunity@gmail.com

Monastic Schedule

Daily Schedule for Nuns (Central Time)

4:00 AM Wake up & Individual Exercise

4:30 – 6:30 AM Sitting Meditation

6:45 AM Chanting Service

7:30 AM Breakfast

8:30 – 10:30 AM Chores – Work Practice

11:30 AM Lunch

1:00 – 2:00 PM Afternoon Rest

2:30 – 5:00 PM Dharma Study or Work Practice

5:00 PM Refreshment

5:00 – 8:00 PM Personal Practice Time

8:00 – 9:15 PM Sitting Meditation (with Practitioners/Guests)

10:00 PM Light Out

*You are invited to join our monastic nuns from the comfort of your home via Zoom for Daily Morning Meditation Session: 5:00-5:40 AM (Central Time).

_Designed for experienced practitioners. Participants are invited to join in silent meditation and offer their full presence. There will not be any interactive conversation, just silent illumination sitting. Guidance or instructions will not be provided during this session.

***Of note, we have shortened the time of our Zoom daily morning meditation practice for participants to make it conducive and feasible for people based on feedback received. However, at our monastery, our monastics will continue to sit until 6:30 AM. You are encouraged to sit longer at home if able and know that we are there in the full supportive meditation presence with you at Giac Tam.

Please register in advance and we will send you a confirmation email with the Zoom information.
Registration form:
https://forms.gle/nAtxcWgK4gARKMcz5

*For further inquiry, please contact GTMC at giactamcommunity@gmail.com