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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 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.

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.

October Calendar

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

Lotus Heart Zen Chantbook v. 2019-1 REV
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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: https://meet.google.com/yvk-tdhr-keu

Invocation of the Bodhisattvas
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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)

Discussion Text:

The current book for discussion is Stumbling Toward Enlightenment by Geri Larkin

October 6: Chapters 21 & 22
October 13: Chapters 23 & 24
October 20: General Group Discussion (don't forget to get a copy of Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People)
October 27: No Practice

Stumbling Toward Enlightenment by Geri Larkin

The next book we will be discussing will be:
Zen and the Art of Dealing with Difficult People by Mark Westmoquette

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.google.com/xmo-epea-xxi
Online meetings are free (monetary gifts appreciated)