WEEK OF JULY 10 to JULY 16, 2011
Meditation
SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
MONDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
MONDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address
TUESDAY: Meditation at Quan Yin Zendo
5:15 PM Meditation with Dharma Talk. Pot-luck
5:15 PM Meditation with Dharma Talk. Pot-luck
WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address
THURSDAY: (no meditation)
THURSDAY: (no meditation)
SATURDAY
Lotus Zen Temple will have a booth at the United for Recovery picnic next Saturday, July 16, 10 AM to 5 PM. The event is taking place at Antelope park. If you would like to help, please let us know. This is an excellent opportunity for community involvement and will give all sangha members a chance to participate.
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Important Announcements & News
Dharma Store
Please consider shopping a little at our new Dharma store. All proceeds will go to support Lotus Zen Temple and its outreach: http://www.cafepress.com/LZT
There are many practical items and more will be added over time. Please check periodically. Your support will greatly be appreciated.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for new merchandize, please give us your feed-back. Please bookmark http://www.cafepress.com/LZT. However, the Dharma Shoppe will also be accessible in the menu of the temple web site.
There are many practical items and more will be added over time. Please check periodically. Your support will greatly be appreciated.
If you have any suggestions or ideas for new merchandize, please give us your feed-back. Please bookmark http://www.cafepress.com/LZT. However, the Dharma Shoppe will also be accessible in the menu of the temple web site.
Summer Newsletter
The printed Newsletter of Summer 2011 is available at the temple. Help yourself to a copy.
The printed Newsletter of Summer 2011 is available at the temple. Help yourself to a copy.
Temple Council
We welcome Joan Harvey and Mike Mattison as new Board members. There is also a new Board constellation as voted recently. A committee is also working on launching new outreach programs by fall.
The Way to the Precepts
Anyone interested or preparing for the Precepts, please visit this web page for details. There will also be an informal group meeting, hosted by Joan, mid-August. Please inquire at joan@lotustemple.us
Zen Movies
If you would like to watch a movie about Zen, please visit our new site.
The Way to the Precepts
Anyone interested or preparing for the Precepts, please visit this web page for details. There will also be an informal group meeting, hosted by Joan, mid-August. Please inquire at joan@lotustemple.us
Zen Movies
If you would like to watch a movie about Zen, please visit our new site.
Short Retreat
We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3.Treasurer's Note by Courtney Gibbons (email from 6/29/11)
I would like to thank the sangha for continuing to support Lotus Zen Temple financially. These monetary donations allow us to pay for our serene temple space, our website, and the assorted candles, incense, and other necessities of temple practice.
I'd like to say a few words about dāna. Dāna is a Sanskrit word that sometimes translates as "the treasure of generosity". The more one gives, the more one cultivates a generous nature. As Buddhists, we can practice dāna-pāramitā (the perfection of giving) in a number of different ways.
Being trained as a temple Doan (bell ringer) and Upasaka (meditation leader) is a valuable donation of your personal time. Having enough people available to serve these functions helps to distribute the work load. Volunteering to help clean the temple or straighten up Alene's yard are also valuable donations. Even sharing your thoughts during Dharma talks on Sundays is a valuable donation to the temple!
Financial donations are essential to keeping the temple running. There is no scripture that outlines how much a Buddhist should contribute to his or her temple. Donating is a personal matter, but if you would like a guideline, I would suggest donating between 3%-10% of your salary to the temple each month. Our temple is a recognized nonprofit organization. As such, you may itemize your charitable contributions on your taxes.
I like to think that my role is to keep account of the treasures our temple possesses, not just the bank balance! We are blessed with a beautiful temple space, a knowing and compassionate master, and a vibrant and giving sangha. Thank you for letting me count you all among the treasures of Lotus Zen Temple!
I'd like to say a few words about dāna. Dāna is a Sanskrit word that sometimes translates as "the treasure of generosity". The more one gives, the more one cultivates a generous nature. As Buddhists, we can practice dāna-pāramitā (the perfection of giving) in a number of different ways.
Being trained as a temple Doan (bell ringer) and Upasaka (meditation leader) is a valuable donation of your personal time. Having enough people available to serve these functions helps to distribute the work load. Volunteering to help clean the temple or straighten up Alene's yard are also valuable donations. Even sharing your thoughts during Dharma talks on Sundays is a valuable donation to the temple!
Financial donations are essential to keeping the temple running. There is no scripture that outlines how much a Buddhist should contribute to his or her temple. Donating is a personal matter, but if you would like a guideline, I would suggest donating between 3%-10% of your salary to the temple each month. Our temple is a recognized nonprofit organization. As such, you may itemize your charitable contributions on your taxes.
I like to think that my role is to keep account of the treasures our temple possesses, not just the bank balance! We are blessed with a beautiful temple space, a knowing and compassionate master, and a vibrant and giving sangha. Thank you for letting me count you all among the treasures of Lotus Zen Temple!
Fall Retreat
We have scheduled a longer retreat this fall for October 15-16, 2011 (Friday evening through Sunday morning). More details about schedule and content will be released some time this summer. Please mark your Calendar. Registrations will be limited to 8 participants. Register early, if you can.
