Welcome to Lotus Heart Zen
Meditation and Study Group
This small social club gathers to meditate, explore different forms of meditation, and study the Buddha dharma and related philosophies while providing an open and affirming place where people can come together as a community that encourages a life of mindfulness, personal awakening, and helping others.
The Lotus Heart Zen Meditation and study group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, all religions, all races, all genders, all sexual orientations, all walks of life, and all experience levels.
The Lotus Heart Zen Meditation and study group welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, all religions, all races, all genders, all sexual orientations, all walks of life, and all experience levels.
The purpose of this social club is to:
- Socialize, have fun, network, and form a group that we can learn from and grow with;
- Learn and practice meditation and mindfulness together;
- Read, enjoy Buddhist literature, and other related philosophies, and engage in thoughtful discussion;
- Cultivate compassion, kindness, attention, and gratitude within its members;
- Serve as an open forum for members to discuss selected literature, spiritual, philosophical, and social issues in a respectful, engaging, and thoughtful manner;
- Exchange ideas and communicate with others in an effort to better understand the books we read, as well as ourselves, and the world around us.
Our club is established on the foundation of ahiṃsā
(dynamic non-harming compassion):
Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma
Ahiṃsā is the highest Dharma, Ahiṃsā is the highest self-control,
Ahiṃsā is the greatest gift, Ahiṃsā is the best practice,
Ahiṃsā is the highest sacrifice, Ahiṃsā is the finest strength,
Ahiṃsā is the greatest friend, Ahiṃsā is the greatest happiness,
Ahiṃsā is the highest truth, and Ahiṃsā is the greatest teaching.
(dynamic non-harming compassion):
Ahiṃsā Paramo Dharma
Ahiṃsā is the highest Dharma, Ahiṃsā is the highest self-control,
Ahiṃsā is the greatest gift, Ahiṃsā is the best practice,
Ahiṃsā is the highest sacrifice, Ahiṃsā is the finest strength,
Ahiṃsā is the greatest friend, Ahiṃsā is the greatest happiness,
Ahiṃsā is the highest truth, and Ahiṃsā is the greatest teaching.
PLEASE NOTE: The temple has dogs and birds in it--for those with allergies, be aware that we practice with dogs and often puppies in the dharma room.
LOTUS HEART ZEN MEDITATION AND STUDY GROUP IS OPEN TO
ACTIVE MEMBERS AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To become a member please visit the membership page.
Calendar
No Practice on May 10th for Mother's Day
First Three Sundays of the Month:
Sunday Practice
(temple & online)
9:00 am - Chanting practice
9:45 am - Break
10: 00 am - Discussion
Noon - End
https://meet.jit.si/moderated/41169f193709f6e1a8b8916d6fc13523776dd16556086c34d57e05810617b225
Sunday Practice
(temple & online)
9:00 am - Chanting practice
9:45 am - Break
10: 00 am - Discussion
Noon - End
https://meet.jit.si/moderated/41169f193709f6e1a8b8916d6fc13523776dd16556086c34d57e05810617b225
No Practice on June 21st for Father’s Day
On the final Sunday of the Month:
Invocation of the Buddha & Bodhisattvas
a monthly memorial meditation held on the last Sunday of each month
(temple & online)
9:00 am - Monthly Memorial Service
10:00 am - Moon Temple/Buddhist Discussion Group
Video link (New Link): https://meet.jit.si/moderated/41169f193709f6e1a8b8916d6fc13523776dd16556086c34d57e05810617b225
a monthly memorial meditation held on the last Sunday of each month
(temple & online)
9:00 am - Monthly Memorial Service
10:00 am - Moon Temple/Buddhist Discussion Group
Video link (New Link): https://meet.jit.si/moderated/41169f193709f6e1a8b8916d6fc13523776dd16556086c34d57e05810617b225
Moon Temple
(temple & online)
Buddhist Women's Discussion Group
Immediately following Invocation of the Buddha & Bodhisattvas on the last Sunday of the month
A gathering space for women to discuss practice and Buddhism from a woman's perspective.
(please contact Rev. Anjin for details)
(temple & online)
Buddhist Women's Discussion Group
Immediately following Invocation of the Buddha & Bodhisattvas on the last Sunday of the month
A gathering space for women to discuss practice and Buddhism from a woman's perspective.
(please contact Rev. Anjin for details)
Discussion Book:
Tao of Abundance: eight ancient principles for abundant living
by Laurence G. Boldt
by Laurence G. Boldt
Aug 2: Chapter 2: pgs 65 - 83
Aug 9: Chapter 3: pgs 85 - 103
Aug 16: Chapter 4: pgs 105 - 129 (the whole chapter)
Aug 23: Chapter 5: pgs 131 - 150
Aug 30: No Discussion
Aug 9: Chapter 3: pgs 85 - 103
Aug 16: Chapter 4: pgs 105 - 129 (the whole chapter)
Aug 23: Chapter 5: pgs 131 - 150
Aug 30: No Discussion
Online Group Meditation Practice
Wednesdays at 7pm
Online meetings begin with a short teaching, followed by a short guided meditation, and ending with a period of silent sitting meditation.
To join the meditation group please use the following options:
https://meet.jit.si/moderated/4665c3d7b4ea5e45539743aec106d0cf535adb79c2a2a6b448cdc5bcba1654df
Online meetings are free (monetary gifts appreciated)
Wednesdays at 7pm
Online meetings begin with a short teaching, followed by a short guided meditation, and ending with a period of silent sitting meditation.
To join the meditation group please use the following options:
https://meet.jit.si/moderated/4665c3d7b4ea5e45539743aec106d0cf535adb79c2a2a6b448cdc5bcba1654df
Online meetings are free (monetary gifts appreciated)
We are a gun free space
