Apr 30, 2011

WEEK OF MAY 1 to 7, 2011




Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple


SUNDAY (International Labor Day): 
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

WEDNESDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

FRIDAY: 
5:00 PM Study with the Master 
Registration required. Please click here.


SATURDAY
(temple closed for retreat)


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Other Meditation Groups & Places: 

TUESDAY: 5:15 PM Zen Meditation with Dharma Talk at Quan Yin Zendo
TUESDAY:  6:00 PM  Contemplative Prayer group in the style of Zen. For next time and location, please inquire.
THURSDAY:  Meditation at Spirit Wind Healing Arts School
SATURDAY: Wisdom Walkers Buddhist class at Spirit Wind Healing Arts school. Please inquire. 
  
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Announcements & News 


Book Donation

- THE HOLY TEACHING OF VIMALAKIRTI
  A Mahayana Scripture 
  By Robert Thurman

- THE WORLD OF THE DALAI LAMA
  An inside look at his life, his people and his vision
  By Gill Farrer-Halls



These books have been added to the 'General Buddhist' section. Thank you Courtney!

Support
A heartfelt Thanks to all those who faithfully support Lotus Zen Temple and its spiritual outreach to the community. We need your help in making ends meet. If you have not made a financial contribution recently, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can use the PayPal option in the right-hand column of this Bulletin or send a check to Lotus Zen Temple, 1834 Ryons Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.



Study with the Master Program
You are cordially invited to our new study program pertaining to major Zen Buddhist tenets, such as the four noble truths, the eight-fold path, the five skandhas, the precepts, the heart sutra, and more. A different topic will be covered each week, preceded by a short meditation and review.
Classes will continue throughout the summer on most Fridays. Upon successful completion, each student will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Classes are scheduled to commence next Friday 5 PM at Lotus Zen Temple. 
Please send serious inquiries and registration to Lotus Zen Temple.














Apr 23, 2011


WEEK OF April 24 to May 1, 2011




Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple




SUNDAY: 
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading


WEDNESDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading


FRIDAY: 
5:00 PM Study with the Master Program: Unit II
Registration required. Please click here.




SATURDAY
(temple closed for retreat)


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Other Meditation Groups & Events 


TUESDAY: 5:15 PM Zen Meditation with Dharma Talk at Quan Yin Zendo
TUESDAY:  6:00 PM  Contemplative Prayer group in the style of Zen. For next time and location, please inquire.
THURSDAY:  Meditation at Spirit Wind Healing Arts School
SATURDAY: Wisdom Walkers Buddhist class at Spirit Wind Healing Arts school. Please inquire.   
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Announcements & News 


Book Donation
- THE HOLY TEACHING OF VIMALAKIRTI
  A Mahayana Scripture 
  By Robert Thurman
- THE WORLD OF THE DALAI LAMA
  An inside look at his life, his people and his vision
  By Gill Farrer-Halls

These books have been added to the 'General Buddhist' section. Thank you Courtney!


Zen Training
Training will continue on April 29, 5 PM, with Unit II. If you are interested in more in-depth Zen training, please sign up. The curriculum for each training unit is posted in the Members Area of the Lotus Zen Temple website. Taking Unit II does not obligate to enroll in further units.


Support
A heartfelt Thanks to all those who faithfully support Lotus Zen Temple and its spiritual outreach to the community. We need your help in making ends meet. If you have not made a financial contribution recently, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can use the PayPal option in the right-hand column of this Bulletin or send a check to Lotus Zen Temple, 1834 Ryons Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.












Study with the Master Program

You are cordially invited to our new study program pertaining to major Zen Buddhist tenets, such as the four noble truths, the eight-fold path, the five skandhas, the precepts, the heart sutra, and more. A different topic will be covered each week, preceded by a short meditation and review.
Classes should continue throughout the summer on most Fridays. If successfully attended, the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Classes are scheduled to commence in May 2011 on Friday late afternoon at Lotus Zen Temple. More details, including the curriculum, will be released by the end of this month.
Please send serious inquiries and registration to Lotus Zen Temple.

Apr 16, 2011

WEEK OF April 17 to 23, 2011

Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple


SUNDAY
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

WEDNESDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

FRIDAY: 
Study with the Master Program
(please inquire)

SATURDAY
(temple closed for retreat)

 




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Other Meditation Groups & Events 

TUESDAY: 5:15 PM Zen Meditation with Dharma Talk at Quan Yin Zendo
TUESDAY:  6:00 PM  Contemplative Prayer group in the style of Zen. For next time and location, please inquire.
THURSDAY:  Meditation at Spirit Wind Healing Arts School
SATURDAY: Wisdom Walkers Buddhist class at Spirit Wind Healing Arts school. Please inquire. 
 


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Announcements & News 









Newsletter

The spring newsletter is out. Please help yourself to a copy at the temple.





Zen Training

Training will continue on April 29, 5 PM, with Unit II. If you are interested in more in-depth Zen training, please sign up at training@lotustemple.us. The curriculum for each training unit is posted in the Members Area of the Lotus Zen Temple website. Taking Unit I does not obligate to enroll in further units.





Support

A heartfelt Thanks to all those who faithfully support Lotus Zen Temple and its spiritual outreach to the community. We need your help in making ends meet. If you have not made a financial contribution recently, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can use the PayPal option in the right-hand column of this Bulletin or send a check to Lotus Zen Temple, 1834 Ryons Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.



Retreat & Zen Training 
There will be a combined weekend of Zen training and a retreat for May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend), Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. This event is for those already practicing Zen.  More details at www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html 



Visitor
Our Sangha member from Madison, Yin Gong (David Fields), will visit for one week this month. Can anyone provide a room for him to stay? He does not have much money.

Apr 8, 2011

WEEK OF April 10 to 16, 2011

Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple


SUNDAY: BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

WEDNESDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

FRIDAY: 
Study with the Master
5:00 PM Zen Buddhist training (Unit I)


SATURDAY
(temple closed for retreat)

 




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Other Meditation Groups & Events 

TUESDAY: 5:15 PM Zen Meditation with Dharma Talk at Quan Yin Zendo
TUESDAY:  6:00 PM  Contemplative Prayer group in the style of Zen. For next time and location, please inquire.
THURSDAY:  Meditation at Spirit Wind Healing Arts School
SATURDAY: Wisdom Walkers Buddhist class at Spirit Wind Healing Arts school. Please inquire.
 


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Announcements & News 
Buddha's Birthday  
In our tradition, we celebrate Buddha's Birthday on April 8 every year. Since it fell on a Friday this year, we will have a special celebration on Sunday, April 10.



Newsletter

The spring newsletter is out. Please help yourself to a copy at the temple.

Zen Training

Unit Training will begin again on April 15, 5 PM. If you are interested in more in-depth Zen training, please sign up at training@lotustemple.us. The curriculum for each training unit is posted in the Members Area of the Lotus Zen Temple website. Taking Unit I does not obligate to enroll in further units.

Support

A heartfelt Thanks to all those who faithfully support Lotus Zen Temple and its spiritual outreach to the community. We need your help in making ends meet. If you have not made a financial contribution recently, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can use the PayPal option in the right-hand column of this Bulletin or send a check to Lotus Zen Temple, 1834 Ryons Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.

Retreat & Zen Training 
There will be a combined weekend of Zen training and a retreat for May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend), Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. This event is for those already practicing Zen.  More details at www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html 

Visitor
Our Sangha member from Madison, Yin Gong (David Fields), will visit for one week this month. Can anyone provide a room for him to stay? He does not have much money.


Apr 2, 2011

WEEK OF April 3 to 9, 2011

Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple


SUNDAY
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

WEDNESDAY: 
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading

FRIDAY: BUDDHA'S BIRTHDAY


Study with the Master
5:00 PM Zen Buddhist training as scheduled. Please inquire.

SATURDAY
(temple closed for retreat)

 




__________________________________________


Other Meditation Groups & Events

TUESDAY: 5:15 PM Zen Meditation with Dharma Talk at Quan Yin Zendo
TUESDAY:  6:00 PM  Contemplative Prayer group in the style of Zen. For next time and location, please inquire.
THURSDAY:  Meditation at Spirit Wind Healing Arts School
SATURDAY: Wisdom Walkers Buddhist class at Spirit Wind Healing Arts school. Please inquire.



________________________________________


Announcements & News



Buddha's Birthday
In our tradition, we celebrate Buddha's Birthday on April 8 every year. Since it falls on a Friday this year, we will have a special celebration on the following Sunday, April 10.


Zen Training
Unit Training will begin again on April 15, 5 PM. If you are interested in more in-depth Zen training, please sign up at training@lotustemple.us. The curriculum for each training unit is posted in the Members Area of the Lotus Zen Temple website. Taking Unit I does not obligate to enroll in further units.


Support
A heartfelt Thanks to all those who faithfully support Lotus Zen Temple and its spiritual outreach to the community. We need your help in making ends meet. If you have not made a financial contribution recently, please do so at your earliest convenience. You can use the PayPal option in the right-hand column of this Bulletin or send a check to Lotus Zen Temple, 1834 Ryons Street, Lincoln, NE 68502.


Retreat & Zen Training 
There will be a combined weekend of Zen training and a retreat for May 27-29 (Memorial Day weekend), Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. This event is for those already practicing Zen.  More details at www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html 

Visitor
Our Sangha member from Madison, Yin Gong (David Fields), will visit for one week this month. Can anyone provide a room for him to stay? He does not have much money.