Chan-Chan Foundation · New York · Est. 2026
"Ancient contemplative traditions are still alive. We practice them and bring them to New York."
Programs
Meditation & Practice
Chan meditation, Taichi Chan, sutra copying — direct encounter with living contemplative tradition.
Explore →Tea, Craft & Vegetarian
Gongfu tea ceremony, traditional crafts, and Buddhist vegetarian cooking.
Explore →Cinema Chan & Retreat
Film as philosophical practice. 7-day mindfulness retreat in the Catskills, upstate New York.
Explore →Upcoming
All gatherings are open to those who come sincerely. Space is intentionally small.
Full calendar →Chan Meditation
Morning Sitting — Open Session
Lower Manhattan · 7:00 AM
Tea Ceremony
Gongfu Cha — Summer Evening
Tribeca · 4:00 PM
Taichi Chan
Morning Taichi — Central Park
Central Park · 9:00 AM · Free
7-Day Retreat
Mindfulness Retreat — Catskills
Upstate NY · Sep 5–12
Programs
Every program is a direct encounter with living tradition — not a performance of it.
Chan Meditation
Seated Chan practice rooted in Chinese Buddhist tradition. Sessions for all levels, held weekly in Lower Manhattan. The silence is the teaching.
Every Saturday 7:00 AM · 90 min · 15 seats · Donation $20
Register →Gongfu Tea Ceremony
Gongfu cha as a contemplative discipline. Monthly evening gatherings that slow time through the ritual of tea. A practice in presence.
3rd Sunday monthly · 4:00 PM · 12 seats · $45
Register →Taichi Chan
Taichi movement and Chan awareness integrated. Not exercise — philosophical embodiment. We move to understand stillness.
Every other Sunday 9:00 AM · 75 min · $25
Register →Traditional Crafts Workshop
Bead threading, cross-stitch, and traditional craft forms as meditative practice. Working with hands to quiet the mind.
Last Saturday monthly · 2:00 PM · Materials included · $55
Register →Sutra Copying
Hand-copying Buddhist sutras — an act of devotion, concentration, and philosophical encounter with text. No prior knowledge needed.
Bi-monthly Saturdays · 10:00 AM · 2 hrs · $35
Register →7-Day Mindfulness Retreat
A week of deep practice in upstate New York. Chan meditation, Taichi, tea, sutra copying, and silence. A rare chance to step outside ordinary time.
Sep 5–12, 2026 · Catskills · $950 · Scholarships available
Apply Now →Buddhist Vegetarian Cooking
Preparing food as a philosophical act. Monthly classes exploring Buddhist vegetarian cuisine — its philosophy, seasonal logic, and place in contemplative life.
2nd Saturday monthly · 11:00 AM · Lunch included · $65
Register →Cinema Chan
Film as philosophical encounter. Monthly screenings followed by facilitated discussion. Not film criticism — philosophical inquiry through moving image.
Last Friday monthly · 7:00 PM · Manhattan · $25
Register →Discover
Essays, videos, and reflections on contemplative practice, philosophy, and living tradition.
Essay · Chan
What Chan meditation teaches you about silence
Silence is not the absence of sound. It is the presence of attention.
Coming 2025
Video · Tea
What gongfu tea teaches about time
Coming 2025
Philosophy
Ancient philosophy in a modern city
Coming 2025
Practice · Cuisine
Preparing food as a philosophical act
Coming 2025
Craft · Practice
Making as meditation: traditional crafts and the quiet mind
Coming 2025
Video · Cinema Chan
Film as a path to self-understanding
Coming 2025
Retreat · Practice
Seven days of stillness: notes from the Catskills
Coming 2025
Calendar
Chan Meditation
Morning Sitting — Open Session
Lower Manhattan · 7:00 AM · 15 seats
Tea Ceremony
Gongfu Cha — Summer Evening
Tribeca · 4:00 PM · 12 seats
Traditional Crafts
Bead Threading Workshop
Chinatown · 2:00 PM
Taichi Chan
Morning Taichi — Central Park
Central Park · 9:00 AM · 免费
Cinema Chan
Monthly Film Screening & Discussion
Manhattan · 7:00 PM · $25
7-Day Retreat
Mindfulness Retreat — Catskills
Upstate NY · Sep 5–12 · Limited
Join & Support
Join as a volunteer
Help us organize events, coordinate programs, and build community. We welcome people who care about contemplative practice and cultural tradition.
Express interest →Become a member
Members receive early access to events, invitations to private gatherings, and discounts on all programs.
Support our work
Chan-Chan Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Your contribution supports contemplative programs and cultural events in New York.
Donate now →Institutional partnership
We partner with cultural institutions, studios, universities, and organizations aligned with our mission.
Get in touch →Volunteer Roles
Express your interest
Tell us about yourself. We'll be in touch within a week.
Donate
Your contribution makes it possible for these contemplative traditions to be practiced and shared in New York.
Your impact
$50 — covers materials for one tea ceremony
$150 — sponsors one participant for the 7-day retreat
$500 — funds a full month of weekly Chan meditation sessions
Choose an amount
All donations are tax-deductible · 501(c)(3) · EIN on file
Ancient philosophy. Living practice. New York.
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