| The Lansing Buddhist Association
Invites You TO: |
| A Dharma Series with Dharma Heir Gilbert Gutierrez 2026 |
Dharma teacher Gilbert Gutierrez is the sole American Dharma heir of the late great Chan Master Venerable Sheng-Yen, the founder of the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association.
Gilbert has had over 39 years of meditation experience. Before he met Master Sheng-Yen, he had practiced various martial arts and Buddhist Qi Gong. In 2002, he received the Dharma Transmission from Master Sheng-Yen, making him one of five lay-person Dharma heirs. Gilbert’s teaching is known for offering Buddha Dharma, Buddhist origin and development, Gong’An (Chan stories), Silent Illumination meditation, Hua-Tou meditation, practical exercises, and lots of humor.
Today Gilbert teaches Chan Buddhism (Zen) at the Riverside Chan Meditation Group in Riverside, CA on a weekly basis. He also conducts retreats and lectures throughout South America, Europe and Taiwan.
We cordially invite you to join this online meditation retreat.
Scheduled Events:
Thursday, March 19
Lecture at University of Michigan, Ann Arbor – Pierpont Commons, Northeast Room
Topic: Demonstration of the six paramitas
Time: 7:00–9:00 PM EDT (onsite only)
Friday, March 20
Lecture and Luncheon at MSU Brody – Conference Room, 2nd Floor
Topic: Essence and Function (Ti–Yong) of Buddha-Nature: The Foundation of Chinese Chan Buddhism
Lecture: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EDT (onsite only)
Luncheon: 12:30–3:00 PM EDT (with Q&A Regarding Chan Mind Work)
Saturday–Sunday, March 21–22
Two-Day Hybrid Meditation Retreat at Amitabha Village Retreat Center
Theme: The Foundations of Chan Buddhism: Daily Life and Meditation Practice
Retreat Schedule:
Saturday, 3/21: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 1:30–5:00 PM, & 7:00–9:00 PM EDT
Sunday, 3/22: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM & 1:30–5:00 PM EDT
Please register at Online Registration or http://www.lansingbuddhist.org
This retreat is open to both new and experienced practitioners.
Onsite Participation:
A $60 donation is kindly requested from onsite retreatants to help cover the cost of meals, the teacher’s travel, and facility use during the retreat. Lunch and dinner will be provided on both days.
If the suggested donation poses a challenge, please feel free to contact us.
Online Participation:
Everyone joining online is warmly invited to participate for free.
Out-of-Town Guests:
If you need lodging at Amitabha Village during the retreat, please let us know in advance.
Registration:
Register here for the 2-Day Hybrid Retreat: https://forms.gle/NgNgFgBj2hG92FBH6
Retreat Check-In:
The retreat begins at 9:00 AM EDT on Saturday, March 21.
Please arrive between 8:00–8:45 AM EDT at Amitabha Village.
Zoom will open at 8:30 AM EDT for online participants.
To Donate:
You can contribute via PayPal or credit card through the PayPal Giving Fund:
https://www.paypal.com/US/fundraiser/charity/1842616
Or mail a check to:
Lansing Buddhist Association
P.O. Box 4605
East Lansing, MI 48826
For bank transfers or questions, please contact:
For more information, contact:
Email: lansingbuddhist@gmail.com
Phone: 517-292-3110 (Please leave a message)
Website: www.lansingbuddhist.org
Location: Amitabha Village Retreat Center, 14796 Beardslee Rd., Perry, MI 48872