Aug 27, 2011

WEEK OF AUGUST 28 to SEPTEMBER 4, 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, Gatha and brief Dharma talk

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address  
 
THURSDAY:  Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi

 
7:30 PM T'ai Chi Group (starting this week, September 1)

FRIDAY: 
(no class this week)


SATURDAY:
8 am  - 12 noon Zen Retreat (held at Quan Yin Zendo)

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Important Announcements & News

The Bodhisattva Way
A heartfelt Thank You  to Paula and Kate for cleaning, dusting and vacuuming the Zendo last Sunday!
Many Thanks to Joan for providing new incense last week and hosting the new Precepts group last Thursday!


Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi
The next T'ai Chi group is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 1, 2011. For more details, please visit the web site www.meditation-in-motion.webs.com. You can sign up from there. Rates are super cheap, affordable to anyone.


Meditation Cushions





If you like to be included in the next order of meditation sets (zabuton & zafu), please contact Fajian. We are about to place an order with our wholesaler, but need a minimum of sets for ordering. Each set is around $60 (includes shipping) and can be customized in terms of material and color.  If you were to order a set via regular retail, you'll pay about twice as much.

Precept Ceremony
A new Precept Ceremony will be held next Sunday, September 4, 2011, followed by pot-luck.
 
Fall Retreat 
We have scheduled a longer retreat this fall for October 15-16, 2011 (Friday evening through Sunday morning). Please mark your Calendar. Registrations will be limited to 8 participants. 

Web Site Updates:
http://lotus-blossom.webs.com




New Programs 
Beginning in September, we will start with two new groups forming, which will meet on certain Wednesdays. Please visit the Community Groups tab on the web site for details.








Aug 20, 2011



WEEK OF AUGUST 21 to AUGUST 27, 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, Gatha and brief Dharma talk

WEDNESDAY: Meditation at Lotus Zen Temple
5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address
 
THURSDAY:  
7:30 PM Precept Meeting at Quan Yin Zendo. Registered participants only. Questions: joan@lotustemple.us

Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi
 (7:30 PM T'ai Chi Group, starting on September 1. Please register at www.meditation-in-motion.webs.com)

FRIDAY: 
(no class this week)


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Important Announcements & News

The Bodhisattva Way
A heartfelt Thank You  to Paula and Kate for cleaning, dusting and vacuuming the Zendo last Sunday!
Many Thanks to Joan for providing new incense last week!


Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi
The next T'ai Chi group is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 1, 2011. For more details, please visit the web site www.meditation-in-motion.webs.com. You can sign up from there. Rates are super cheap, affordable to anyone.


Meditation Cushions



If you like to be included in the next order of meditation sets (zabuton & zafu), please contact Fajian. We are about to place an order with our wholesaler, but need a minimum of sets for ordering. Each set is around $50 and can be customized in terms of material and color.  If you order a set via regular retail, you'll pay about twice as much.

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, on Thursday, August 25 at 7:30 PM


Short Retreat
We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3, 2011Please register now.



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.

Aug 13, 2011



WEEK OF AUGUST 14 to AUGUST 20, 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
5:15 PM Meditation, Gatha and brief Dharma reading or address

THURSDAY:  Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi

 7:30 PM T'ai Chi Group, starting on September 1.

FRIDAY: Study with the Master
5:00 PM Class (registered students only)



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Important Announcements & News

Meditation in Motion T'ai Chi
The next T'ai Chi group is scheduled to begin on Thursday, September 1, 2011. For more details, please visit the web site www.meditation-in-motion.webs.com. You can sign up from there.


Meditation Cushions

If you like to be included in the next order of meditation sets (zabuton & zafu), please contact Fajian. We are about to place an order with our wholesaler, but need a minimum of sets for ordering. Each set is around $50 and can be customized in terms of material and color.  If you order a set via regular retail, you'll pay about twice as much.



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, on Thursday, August 25 at 7:30 PM. 


Short Retreat
We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3, 2011Please register now.



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.



Aug 6, 2011




WEEK OF AUGUST 7 to AUGUST 13, 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. Tea Time

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

5:00 PM Class 



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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
The next Precept Ceremonies are scheduled for September 3 and 4, 2001



Short Retreat
We are planning another retreat this summer for Saturday morning, September 3, 2011. Please register now.


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.