Novitiates

Śrāmaṇera / Śrāmaṇerī - Novitiates

The Śrāmaṇera/Śrāmaṇeri, novitiate, is the preliminary stage one must pass through before becoming a fully ordained monk (bhikṣu/bhikṣuṇī). The novitiate must demonstrate the acumen and the right commitment for a lifelong dedication to Zen practice, then, with the approval of his or her Guiding Teacher, the novitiate receives ten precepts at a formal precepts ceremony. Novitiates work under the guidance of a teacher for a period of two years wherein the novitiates continue their practice and formation. At the end of the two year period the novitiate will either proceed to higher ordination as a bhiksu/bhikṣuṇī, renew his or her precepts in a formal ceremony for continued novitiate training, or revert to lay status and precepts. Lotus Heart Zen novitiates wear a spring green bangasa over long ceremonial grey robes.

Locations

Studio:Bloom Yoga & Wellness, 181 Kenwood Ave, Oneida, NY
Temple: 218 Allen Park Place, Oneida, NY

Directions

Studio Location

Lotus Heart zen Temple Location

To Studio (181 Kenwood Ave):
From Rt 5 (heading east):
Turn right onto W Hamilton Ave at intersection w/light, turn right onto Sherrill Rd (Sherrill Rd becomes Kenwood Ave after small bridge).
From Rt 5 (heading west):
Turn left onto Sherrill Rd, stay on Sherrill Rd, cross over small bridge, Sherrill Rd becomes Kenwood Ave.
Turn left from 181 Kenwood Ave, just past large stone building and red fire hydrant. Park in the back of the building. Use back entrance. Door to Bloom Yoga & Wellness will be on the left.

To Temple (218 Allen Park Place):
From Rt 5 (heading east):
Turn left onto Broad St. at intersection w/light, turn left onto Allen Park Place (first left after park).
From Rt 5 (heading west):
Turn right onto Broad St, then left onto Allen Park Place (first left after park).
Park on the street. There is a small parking area across from the Abbey, if that is full, anywhere along the street is fine.

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