Clear Your Thursday: Attend a Meditation Session at Chu Un Temple, Cebu

If you are in Cebu and looking for a traditional Zen Buddhist meditation (Vipassana) practice to ground yourself, Cebu Meditation is the right group for you.

Why join?

• They are not sectarian, every faith is welcome (most practitioners are not Buddhist).
• Good community: you will meet like-minded people in a peaceful environment.
• They serve quality tea for the practitioners to enjoy during the session.
• It’s a great place if you want to explore different philosophies and approaches to life.

How to get to Chu Un Temple?

The temple is located in V. Rama Avenue, Cebu City. Depending on your preference, there are two easy ways to get there:

You can use Jeepneys or services like Maxim, Move-it, or Grab.

For a Jeepney, this is a bit tricky, and you need to be at least familiar with the routing system, but here’s the no-brainer guide:

• Use your Google Maps app, then type “Fo Guang Shan Chu Un Temple.”
• Then click direction
• Select the transit/jeep icon.
• The app will automatically show you the exact jeepney route codes (e.g., 06H, 06B, etc.) you need to take based on your current location.

See the image below:

For the ride-hailing apps like Maxim, Move-it, or Grab simply type “Fo Guang Shan Chu Un Temple.”

FAQ:

What time do they usually start?

• They start at 8PM, but if this is your first time, please arrive before 7:30PM to join the orientation.

I don’t know how to meditate. Can I still go?

• Yes! If you arrive before 7:30 PM, the host (Regel) conducts a thorough orientation for newcomers to guide you through the practice.

What should I wear?

• Dress modestly out of respect for the temple. Avoid revealing clothing, short skirts, or shorts—think of what you would wear to a church or a formal community space. Comfortable, loose-fitting pants are ideal for sitting.

What’s the flow of the event?

• Orientation for the newcomers (highly encourage to be there before 7:30PM)
• Walking Meditation (less than 5 minutes)
• 20 minutes meditation
• Q&A for this part, feel free to ask any questions (they usually entertain at least a total of 5 or more questions from the attendees before they will start the topic of the night).
• Discussion that will last until 10PM
• End of the event

Is there anything else I should know?

• Please avoid bringing meat inside the perimeter of the temple as a sign of respect for the place.