Guo Gu
Guo Gu (Dr. Jimmy Yu) is the founder and teacher at the Tallahassee Chan Center. He first learned meditation as a child in 1972 with master Guangqin (1892-1986), one of the most respected Chinese meditation masters and ascetics who lived in Taiwan. In 1980, Guo Gu moved to the United States and began studying with master Sheng Yen (1931-2009). In 1991, Guo Gu was ordained as a monk and became Master Sheng Yen’s first personal attendant and assistant. In 1995, he was given permission by the master to teach Chan independently; his experiences were later recognized by other teachers as well. Wanting to bring Buddhism beyond monastic walls, Guo Gu left monkhood and re-entered the world in 2000. In 2008 he received his Ph.D. in Buddhist Studies from Princeton University and is currently a professor of Buddhist studies at Florida State University.
For Guo Gu’s personal website, please click here: www.guogulaoshi.com
The below retreats are for retreats at the Tallahassee Chan Center only.
Upcoming Programs by Guo Gu
Three Days of Stillness and Insight (Online)
Join us for an immersive online retreat guided by Chan teacher Guo Gu. This three-day experience invites you into deep stillness and clarity through sitting, walking, and restorative movement practices — all from the quiet of your own home. No prior experience is required. This retreat is held in tandem with our summer residency program. […]
Seven Days of Stillness and Insight (Online)
Join us for an immersive online retreat guided by Chan teacher Guo Gu. This seven-day experience invites you into deep stillness and clarity through sitting, walking, and restorative movement practices — all from the quiet of your own home. No prior experience is required. This retreat is held in tandem with our summer residency program. […]
December Seven Day Retreat
In the Chan tradition, there are two main approaches to awakening: the method of silent illumination (mòzhào) and investigating a critical phrase (huàtóu). The former is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness; the latter is an explosive approach that aims to concentrate and shatter all mental states so awakening manifests. […]
December Seven Day Retreat (Sara test) LODGING based
In the Chan tradition, there are two main approaches to awakening: the method of silent illumination (mòzhào) and investigating a critical phrase (huàtóu). The former is a settling method of serene reflection on the nature of awareness; the latter is an explosive approach that aims to concentrate and shatter all mental states so awakening manifests. […]