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Inspiriting Life

with Continuous Learning and Practice

Welcome to Inspiriting Life (生生苑)! The intention of this site is to nurture the seeds of awareness, insight and kindness through practicing mindfulness and studying eastern spiritual traditions. We welcome like-minded friends to join us and look forward to growing together as a community.

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Our Offerings

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Continuous Practice

Group Meditation

Mon, Wed & Fri 6:15-7am PDT

(Online)

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Retreat

Half-Day Meditation Retreat

Sunday 3/19 9am-12:30pm PDT

(Hybrid)

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Class

Gateless Gate

Wednesdays 2/8-3/15 7-8:30pm PDT

(Hybrid)

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Meet Dr. Lucy Xiao

Lucy is the founder of Inspiriting Life. She is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (DAOM), a Zen priest, and a lifelong student of the Way. She has practiced Zen for over twenty years and studied with masters in China and the US. She is deeply connected to her Chinese heritage and finds delight in sharing the teachings of her ancestors.

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In the pursuit of learning, every day something is acquired.
In the pursuit of Dao, every day something is dropped.

- "Dao De Jing", Chapter 48

為學日益, 為道日損.

-《道德經》

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