Free Weekly Meditation
In a world that never slows down, are you looking for a place to breathe? Friday evenings in Richmond, sixty minutes: clearing, chanting, silent meditation, sharing, a short teaching. Completely free. Just come.
No experience needed, no belief required. Five seats a session — save yours first.
When and where
What a session looks like
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Clearing — letting go of the week
Guided release of the stress and heaviness that build up day to day, making room in body and mind for stillness.
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Chanting — gathering your focus
Seated, listening to and following the mantra, you learn to gather scattered thoughts into a steady, focused inner space.
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Silent meditation — being here
A period of pure, quiet meditation to cultivate awareness and deep calm, reconnecting with your most authentic self.
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Sharing — heart to heart
Share what came up in meditation, or simply listen. A gentle, open exchange where people find resonance and support.
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Teaching — the Buddha’s words
The session closes with a short teaching from Aileen, sometimes with guidance received through channelling, that you can take into your own week.
Regular members are occasionally invited to a “deity channelling” evening — reserved for returning students so the space stays settled and safe.
Your first time, honestly
Most people hesitate before coming the first time. Here’s what to expect:
- No experience needed. Aileen guides step by step in the simplest terms. Bring an open mind, nothing else.
- It really is free. No mandatory fees. Donations are entirely voluntary and go to the temple.
- No particular belief required. What we teach is a way of connecting with your own inner self and finding peace — not a religion to join. Everyone is welcome.
- The channelled messages won’t be strange. Think of them as a form of wisdom sharing. All that matters is whether a message resonates with you.
- It won’t be awkward. Just come. Stay for tea afterwards, or slip away quietly — both are fine.
Who leads it
“I do not seek to be seen; I only hope to preserve a glimmer of light for you when you feel most helpless.”
The class is led by Aileen herself. Fifteen years of Taoist temple cultivation as a divine messenger — not just theory, but years of working directly with energy and the spiritual realm, and a gift for turning deep practice into something you can actually do on a Friday evening. This is a transmission born of direct experience, not textbook knowledge.
Aileen prefers to let the work, not her image, speak.
Practice at home too
The mantras we chant in class are the music on our YouTube channel. Subscribe to @zenspaceforall and settle down at home on the other six days.
Questions people ask
I have no experience with meditation. Is this for me?
Absolutely — beginners are especially welcome. Aileen guides you step by step in the simplest terms; all you need is an open mind.
Is it really free? Any hidden charges?
Completely free, with no mandatory fees. We run it to serve the community. Donations are voluntary, and we are grateful for any support.
Do I need a particular religious belief?
No. The core is a method for connecting with your inner self and finding peace, not the promotion of a religion. Friends from every background are welcome.
What language is the class in?
Mandarin first, with English support. Everyone is welcome.
I feel unsure about “channelled messages”. Will it be strange?
We understand. Think of it as a unique form of wisdom sharing in a settled, safe space. The only thing that matters is whether the message resonates with you.
What happens after the session?
Real connection often happens over relaxed conversation. You’re welcome to stay for a cup of tea, chat with fellow members, and reflect together — a warm, meaningful community right here in Vancouver.
Come and sit with us this Friday
Add LINE @ahr5223y and send “禪修” — Aileen replies personally with the address (a real person, not an auto-reply). Want to go deeper? Ask her after class about a reading or a Soul Palace viewing.
Looking for the in-depth course? See Inner Alchemy.