Find Your Center, Awaken Your Mind
Step away from the noise and into a sanctuary of stillness. At Giac Tam Meditation Center (GTMC), we bridge ancient meditation traditions with modern mindfulness, guiding you toward a life of profound presence, intention, and inner peace.
The Path of Inner Awakening
At Giac Tam Meditation Center, our philosophy is rooted in the belief that true transformation begins within. We view meditation not as an escape from reality, but as a deliberate journey into self-exploration and spiritual development. By cultivating stillness and observation, we empower practitioners to navigate the complexities of existence with clarity, compassion, and a profound sense of inner peace.
Our Community Sanctuary
Deepen your practice within our supportive Sangha. We offer regular community gatherings, shared meditation sessions, and seasonal retreats for youth and adults, designed for all levels of experience—providing a welcoming overview of Zen traditions in a calm, modern setting.
Dates for Upcoming Retreats, Workshops, Classes, and Events at GTMC:
__Children Zen Garden Workshop: Saturday. May 23rd (10 AM - 1:30 PM)
__Children Retreat (Day of Mindfulness): Saturday, July 25 (10 AM - 3 PM)
__Healing Retreat for Mothers with Pregnancy and Child Loss: Saturday, August 15th (9 AM - 5 PM)
__Youth Weekend Retreat: Saturday - Sunday, August 29 - 30
__Beginner's Mind Retreat: Saturday, September 19th (10 AM - 3 PM)
__Mindfulness Retreat for Healthcare Providers: Saturday, October 24 (9 AM - 6 PM)
__Children Retreat (Day of Mindfulness) - Halloween: Saturday, October 31st (10 AM - 3 PM)
__ Zen Cooking Workshop (Vietnamese Vegan Rice Porridge): Saturday, November 7 (10 AM - 2 PM)
__Beginner's Mind Retreat: Saturday, November 28th (10 AM - 3 PM)
__ Zen Cooking Workshop (Vietnamese Vegan Pho Noodle Soup): Saturday, December 12 (10 AM - 2 PM)
Get Started:
Information for Beginners
Intro Zen Meditation Class
Foundation Classes
Beginner's Mind Retreats
Monthly Sunday Community Meditation Practice
Join Us Each Week:
Daily Meditation (AM & PM)
Dharma Book Club
Deepen Practice:
Advanced Classes
Extended Retreats
Solitary Retreats
Mentorship Program
Buddhist Initiation
Services:
Spiritual Support & Chaplain Care
Consultation with Monastic Staff
Community Outreach Programs
Youth Programs
Wisdom Path
Insights for the Soul • Giac Tam Meditation Center
“The practice at Giac Tam has been a profound homecoming. In the silence of meditation, I discovered the clarity to navigate life with grace and deep self-understanding.”
Myokan le, Spiritual Seeker