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.