Schedule of Events this Week (Summer Schedule)
SUNDAY:
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service. Followed by social time.
MONDAY: 6 PM Meditation (15-5-15), Gatha & Short Dharma Reading.
TUESDAY: 5:20 PM Meditation (20 minutes), Gatha & Short Dharma Reading.
THURSDAY: (no meditation this week)
FRIDAY: (No class this week. To register for the next class, please go to www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html)
Fajiàn will introduce the Order of the Lotus Blossom and focus on the Bodhisattva vows. By consistent and stable spiritual practice members realize the ultimate benefit and enrichment of such a life. All Dharma brothers and sisters hold to the three Jewels and the Bodhisattva vows as mindful guides for living. They intensify their daily Zen practice and realization under the guidance and support of the Order as community wherever they may live. The class is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2012, 6 PM. To register, please go to http://www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html
SUNDAY:
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service. Followed by social time.
MONDAY: 6 PM Meditation (15-5-15), Gatha & Short Dharma Reading.
TUESDAY: 5:20 PM Meditation (20 minutes), Gatha & Short Dharma Reading.
THURSDAY: (no meditation this week)
FRIDAY: (No class this week. To register for the next class, please go to www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html)
Sangha Announcements & News
The next meditation retreat is scheduled for Saturday, September 1, 2012. Please visit http://www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html for more information and/or to sign up.
Next Class
Fajiàn will introduce the Order of the Lotus Blossom and focus on the Bodhisattva vows. By consistent and stable spiritual practice members realize the ultimate benefit and enrichment of such a life. All Dharma brothers and sisters hold to the three Jewels and the Bodhisattva vows as mindful guides for living. They intensify their daily Zen practice and realization under the guidance and support of the Order as community wherever they may live. The class is scheduled for Friday, September 14, 2012, 6 PM. To register, please go to http://www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html
Dharma Talk Series
For the Sundays during the summer into fall, Fajian will give a consecutive series of Dharma talks on "No Attachment to Dust", Zengetsu's advice to his students.
Buddhist App
This is a wonderful new app for self-discovery and mindful-reflection. Enjoy full-featured in-depth content, study great quotes, and relax using the meditation tools. Designed to be conveniently accessible anytime and anywhere, it is the perfect pocket companion for a path towards enlightenment.
✔ Buddhist Studies Library
✔ Meditation Music Tool
✔ 67 Contemplation Quotes
✔ Beautiful Image Gallery
Go to: http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/buddhist/id491385851?mt=8#✔ Buddhist Studies Library
✔ Meditation Music Tool
✔ 67 Contemplation Quotes
✔ Beautiful Image Gallery
Announcements by Sangha Members
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Lotus Blossom Healing Arts
Now offering Reiki treatments. For details, please visit www.HealingArtsCenter.us or write to info@healingartscenter.us. It is currently free for Sangha members.