Schedule of Events
SUNDAY:
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service.
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service.
WEDNESDAY:
5:30 PM Meditation & Dharma Service.
FRIDAY:
For the next class, please visit www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html
Sangha Announcements & News
Bodhi Day
Traditionally
the 8th day of the 12th lunar month has been observed on December 8th
in Japan since the Meiji Restoration (1862-1869). It is the Buddhist
holiday that commemorates the day that the historical Buddha, Siddhartha
Gautama Shakyamuni, experienced enlightenment (Bodhi). According to
tradition, Siddhartha had recently forsaken years of extreme ascetic
practices and resolved to sit under a Pipul tree and simply meditated
until he found the root of suffering, as well as how to liberate oneself
from it.
Celebration: We light candles (or electric lights) in our homes and in a special arrangement at the temple. At the end of meditation practice we gather for a seasonal party with food and cookies. Since Bodhi Day falls close to next Sunday (December 9) this year, we celebrate it during Sunday meditation with a special Dharma Service, followed by pot-luck.
Celebration: We light candles (or electric lights) in our homes and in a special arrangement at the temple. At the end of meditation practice we gather for a seasonal party with food and cookies. Since Bodhi Day falls close to next Sunday (December 9) this year, we celebrate it during Sunday meditation with a special Dharma Service, followed by pot-luck.
Survey
If you have not done so already, please take a moment to participate in our most recent survey. The Temple Council during its last meeting has discussed to possibly move Meditation & Dharma Service from Sunday morning to Saturday morning. We appreciate your honest feed-back as we try to address community and Lotus Sangha member needs. Kindly take a moment to check all that applies. This is an anonymous survey, but you will be able to see the overall results when the poll ends. In order to vote, please visit the following web page: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LZT/surveys?id=3121809
Upcoming Class
December 28, 2012: Kindness, Compassion and Love
These terms are as confused as they are often misunderstood. In this class, we will explore those differences and show examples from daily life in sharing experiences of our spiritual practice.
Please enroll at our website: http://www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html
These terms are as confused as they are often misunderstood. In this class, we will explore those differences and show examples from daily life in sharing experiences of our spiritual practice.
Please enroll at our website: http://www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html
New Year's Eve Retreat
Some prefer a different New Year’s Eve experience, less trivial, less partying and yet having fun. Others aren't bothered by alcohol abuse and shallow party talk. Yet others rather not do anything special. To many, of whatever spiritual path, the last hours of the old and the new hours of the coming year present sober reflection and a call for meaningful activity. Lotus Zen Temple invites you to spend the last hours of the year in mindfulness and enter the New Year enjoying good company. We begin meditation at 8 p.m., with a program of special walking meditation, interactive Dharma talks, humorous Zen stories, easy Koans, some chanting, sharing and tea time. We ring the temple bell 107 times right before midnight and one time on New Year's day itself, just past midnight (all eastern time zone). -- Then we immediately join in social time with food & beverages, pot-luck style. If you are interested, please let us know as soon as you make plans. Bringing a friend, spouse or relative is always a good idea. Please go to www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html
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.