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Welcome to Lotus Heart Zen

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This small Zen practice group gathers to chant, meditate and study the principles and practice of Buddhism. Lotus Heart Zen offers instruction in Zen, Pure Land, and foundational Buddhism, 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 sangha welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, faith traditions, all walks of life, and experience levels.

Our practice is established on the foundation of ahiṃsā (dynamic non-harming compassion): 
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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.

LOTUS HEART ZEN TEMPLE IS OPEN TO
​ACTIVE SANGHA MEMBERS AND BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.


Buddha's Birthday Service & Precepts Ceremony & Inga Certification

May 15th - 10 am EST (online)
(Active sangha members welcomed to practice that temple, all others are welcomed to attend via streaming) ​
Join Lotus Heart Zen in observing Buddha's Birthday.
Following the service we will be joined by True Nature Zen and Reflecting Moon Zen Church for precepts and Inga certification ceremonies.
​https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85370458668
2022 Buddhas Birthday Ceremony Program
File Size: 262 kb
File Type: pdf
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2022 Precepts & Inga Ceremony
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File Type: pdf
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Sunday Zen Practice

(Active sangha members welcomed to practice that temple, all others are welcomed to attend via streaming) 
9:00 am - Zen Practice: chanting, meditation
10:00 am -  Dharma discussion & fellowship ​
Join via zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85370458668

Program:

Lotus Heart Zen Chantbook v. 2019-1 REV
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File Type: pdf
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Discussion group:

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Sunday Sangha discussion group follows Zen practice (except for the last Sunday of the month).
We are currently exploring
The Nonviolent Revolution
by Nathaniel Altman
5/22/22 discussion:
​Chapter 6: pgs 85-95


Invocation to the Buddha and Bodhisattvas

a monthly memorial service held on the last Sunday of each month

Program:

Invocation of the Bodhisattvas
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File Type: pdf
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Following the Monthly Service we offer two discussion groups:
  • Moon Temple - a women's Buddhist practice discussion group. (Women only)
  • General Buddhist Discussion group - an opportunity to ask general questions about Buddhist and Zen practice. (All are welcome) 

Meditation Group

Wednesdays at 7pm
(online)
​Lead by Ven. Myohye Do'an: a short teaching, followed by a guided meditation, and a period of silent sitting practice.
​Free. (Monetary gifts welcomed)
To participate on Wednesday use the following options:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83721461082
Meeting ID: 837 2146 1082
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         +1 929 436 2866 US (New York)
          +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

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Temple: By Appointment Only, Oneida, NY

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