Oblates

Anāgārika / Anagāriya (Oblate)

Oblates are individuals, either laypersons or clergy, normally living in general society, who, while not professed monks or nuns, have individually affiliated themselves with a monastic community of their choice. They make a formal, public promise to follow the Rule of the Order in their private life as closely as their individual circumstances and prior commitments permit. Such oblates do not constitute a separate religious order as such, but are considered an extended part of the monastic community. Oblates often feel a calling to work directly in ministry with the marginalized, the poor, the sick, the dying, the bereaved, the hungry and the imprisoned. Oblates may work in dharma centers, temples, or other Buddhist organizations, where they provide basic instruction and organization in between visits by teachers or monastics. They are not considered teachers, but are senior students who help to run the center and lead group practices, along with both providing pastoral care to and officiating ceremonies for their congregants. Their primary purpose would be to serve anyone who comes to them, regardless of their religion or lack thereof. In this sense, they would be like any other interfaith minister, though they could serve a dual role as both an interfaith and a Buddhist minister. Because of their status between monk and layperson, Oblates wear gray clothes or robes and a green yungesa as part of Lotus Heart Zen.

Our Oblates

Sister Ansok Devadipa
Brother Anwan Devadipa
Sister Ansung Devadipa
Brother Anryun Devadipa
Sister Wanseon Devadipa
Sister Wanpung Devadipa

Locations

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

Lotus Heart Zen Temple Location

Studio Location

Directions

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.

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.

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