WEEK OF JULY 31 to AUGUST 6, 2011

WEEK OF JULY 31 to AUGUST 6, 2011

 

Meditation 


SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

6:00 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address

TUESDAY: Meditation at Quan Yin Zendo
(no meditation this week)

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

(no meditation this week)

THURSDAY:  Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi
6 PM. Please inquire.

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
no class this week (semester break)

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Important Announcements & News

Meditation in Motion

Fajian will be offering T'ai Chi lessons as well as group practice. For more details, please visit the web site www.lincolntcc.org/meditationinmotion.html and www.meditation-in-motion.webs.com

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

Short Retreat

We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3, 2011.

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.

WEEK OF JULY 24 to JULY 30, 2011

WEEK OF JULY 24 to JULY 30, 2011

 

Meditation 


SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
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

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address

THURSDAY:  (no meditation this week)

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
no class this week (semester break)

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Important Announcements & News

Meditation in Motion

Fajian will be offering T'ai Chi lessons as well as group practice. For more details, please visit the web site www.lincolntcc.org/meditationinmotion.html

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

Short Retreat

We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3, 2011.

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.

WEEK OF JULY 17 to JULY 23, 2011

WEEK OF JULY 17 to JULY 23, 2011

 

Meditation 


SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
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

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address

THURSDAY:  (no meditation this week)

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
no class this week (semester break)

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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 merchandise, 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.

 

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.

Short Retreat

We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September

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.

WEEK OF JULY 10 to JULY 16, 2011

WEEK OF JULY 10 to JULY 16, 2011

Meditation 


SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
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

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address

THURSDAY:  (no meditation)

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
5:00 PM Zen Buddhist training or class as scheduled 
(Please inquire)

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.

  ____________________________________________

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.

 

Summer Newsletter
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.

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!

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.

WEEK OF JULY 3 to JULY 9, 2011

WEEK OF JULY 3 to JULY 9, 2011

Meditation 


SUNDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple

10:30 AM Meditation. Buddhist Service with Dharma talk
           
MONDAY: Independence Day

no meditation 

TUESDAY: Meditation at Quan Yin Zendo
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 this week)

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
5:00 PM Zen Buddhist training or class as scheduled 
(Please inquire)

Look for other Meditation Groups here. 

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Important Announcements & News

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!

Summer Newsletter
The printed Newsletter of Summer 2011 is available at the temple. Help yourself to a copy.

Temple Council

The Minutes of the recent Board Meeting have posted and the current Board member constellation published. There is a new Board constellation and yet new Board members are in the process of being added. 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.


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.

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.