WEEK OF JANUARY 27 TO FEBRUARY 2, 2013

Schedule of Events 

SUNDAY:      

10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service. Followed by pot-luck.

 

WEDNESDAY:

5:30 PM Meditation 

 
FRIDAY:   

No class this week. For the next class please visit www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html 

   

Sangha Announcements & News

Namastè
The Winter 2012-13 newsletter is published. Soft copies are available on the web site in the membership area, hard copies here at the temple. Help yourself.

New Dharma Books

We have replaced the old Dharma Service Books with a newer, updated edition. If you like to take a copy of the old ones, help yourself. Make a donation, if you can.

Zen Studies
It is very important to understand that Zen is not just meditation per se, but rather a process of uncovering unconscious habits, patterns and ways of seeing our life. This is extremely difficult to accomplish without a teacher, as the teacher helps us to explore what we normally are not aware of. For opportunities, including the study of Koans, please visit www.lotusblossom.us/zentraining.htm

Announcements by Sangha Members

(If you would like to post something here, please contact the editor@lotustemple.us)

T'ai Chi in February 

Fa Jian will be teaching a Tai Chi Workshop on February 9 for both beginners and advanced levels. Please visit www.taichiyian.com/nextworkshop.htm for details.

Reiki

Reiki focuses on restoring positive energy flow within the body, as well as supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself by restoring balance to the energy in each of the body systems.  Reiki also relieves stress, pain, anxiety, headaches, muscle and back injury, depression, fibromyalgia, etc.  -- For over 40 years here in America, Reiki has earned a solid reputation as an effective complementary health practice.
For Reiki treatments please visit Lotus Blossom Healing Arts.

WEEK OF JANUARY 20 TO JANUARY 26, 2013

Schedule of Events 

SUNDAY:      

  9:00 AM  Meditation
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service

11:45 AM  (retreat continues)
 

WEDNESDAY:

5:30 PM Meditation 

 
FRIDAY:   

6:00 PM Class Buddhist Shrine & Artifacts. For details please visit www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html 

   

Sangha Announcements & News

Winter Zen Retreat 

This Sunday we hold our winter retreat. Morning Meditation & Service at 10:30 AM are held as usual.

Namastè
The Winter 2012-13 newsletter is published. Soft copies are available on the web site in the membership area, hard copies here at the temple. Help yourself.

New Dharma Books

We have replaced the old Dharma Service Books with a newer, updated edition. If you like to take a copy of the old ones, help yourself. Make a donation, if you can.

Zen Studies
It is very important to understand that Zen is not just meditation per se, but rather a process of uncovering unconscious habits, patterns and ways of seeing our life. This is extremely difficult to accomplish without a teacher, as the teacher helps us to explore what we normally are not aware of. For opportunities, including the study of Koans, please visit www.lotusblossom.us/zentraining.htm

Announcements by Sangha Members

(If you would like to post something here, please contact the editor@lotustemple.us)

T'ai Chi Advanced Classes

Fa Jian will be teaching an advanced Tai Chi Class at ProActive. It is open to the public. To inquire about details, please contact ProActive or send an email to academy@taichiyian.com.

Reiki

Reiki focuses on restoring positive energy flow within the body, as well as supporting the body's natural ability to heal itself by restoring balance to the energy in each of the body systems.  Reiki also relieves stress, pain, anxiety, headaches, muscle and back injury, depression, fibromyalgia, etc.  -- For over 40 years here in America, Reiki has earned a solid reputation as an effective complementary health practice.
For Reiki treatments please visit Lotus Blossom Healing Arts.

WEEK OF JANUARY 13 TO JANUARY 19, 2013

Schedule of Events 

SUNDAY:     
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service
 

WEDNESDAY:

5:30 PM Meditation 

 
FRIDAY:   

No Class this week. For the next class, please visit www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html 

   

Sangha Announcements & News

Winter Zen Retreat 

Once again, we will hold our winter retreat. This year, it is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2013  –  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For details and registration, please go to www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html 

Namastè
The Winter 2012-13 newsletter is published. Soft copies are available on the web site in the membership area, hard copies here at the temple. Help yourself.

Next Class

Have you ever wondered what all the items mean that are on our Buddhist shrine? Or why we have it in the first place? Why we do not use the word "altar"?   This class addresses Buddhist tradition when it comes to artifacts and decorum while connecting these visual expressions to spiritual meaning or as an aid to meditation. Bring your questions as well. To sign up, please go to www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html . All classes at LZT are free of charge.

Shoes, Slippers, etc.

We have a new shoe rack. It is located right at the entrance to your left. It is good to arrange shoes mindfully, neatly, the Zen way. On the top shelf you will find a number of slippers in different sizes for the colder season. Feel free to use them as need be. You can wear them in the Zendo, but before sitting down on your cushion, kindly remove them and place them in front on the floor, again mindfully. As an option, you can wear them during Kinhin.  If you feel more comfortable to bring your valuables (such as keys, purses etc.) inside the building, feel free to do so, but leave them always outside the Zendo.

Zen Studies
It is very important to understand that Zen is not just meditation per se, but rather a process of uncovering unconscious habits, patterns and ways of seeing our life. This is extremely difficult to accomplish without a teacher, as the teacher helps us to explore what we normally are not aware of. For opportunities, including the study of Koans, please visit www.lotusblossom.us/zentraining.htm

Announcements by Sangha Members

(If you would like to post something here, please contact the editor@lotustemple.us)

T'ai Chi Teacher Training

Last chance to sign up for the January training.

Reiki

I am offering Reiki treatments. For details, please visit my practice.

WEEK OF JANUARY 6 TO JANUARY 12, 2013

WEEK OF JANUARY 6  TO JANUARY 12, 2013

Schedule of Events 

SUNDAY:     
10:00 AM Dokusan (as arranged)
10:30 AM Meditation & Dharma Service
 

WEDNESDAY:

5:30 PM Meditation 

 
FRIDAY:   

No Class this week. For the next class, please visit www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html 

   

Sangha Announcements & News

Winter Zen Retreat 

Once again, we will hold our winter retreat. This year, it is scheduled for Sunday, January 20, 2013  –  9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.For details and registration, please go to www.lotustemple.us/nextretreat.html 

Next Class

Have you ever wondered what all the items mean that are on our Buddhist shrine? Or why we have it in the first place? Why we do not use the word "altar"?   This class addresses Buddhist tradition when it comes to artifacts and decorum while connecting these visual expressions to spiritual meaning or as an aid to meditation. Bring your questions as well. 

To sign up, please go to www.lotustemple.us/classsignup.html . All classes at LZT are free of charge.

Zen Studies
It is very important to understand that Zen is not just meditation per se, but rather a process of uncovering unconscious habits, patterns and ways of seeing our life. This is extremely difficult to accomplish without a teacher, as the teacher helps us to explore what we normally are not aware of. For opportunities, including the study of Koans, please visit www.lotusblossom.us/zentraining.htm

Shoes, Slippers, etc.
We have a new shoe rack. It is located right at the entrance to your left. It is good to arrange shoes mindfully, neatly arranged -- the Zen way.
On the top shelf you will find a number of slippers in different sizes for the colder season. Feel free to use them as need be. You can wear them in the Zendo, but before sitting down on your cushion, kindly remove them and place them in front on the floor. As an option, you can wear them during Kinhin.
If you feel more comfortable to bring your valuables (such as keys, purses etc.) inside, feel free to do so, but leave them downstairs or outside the Zendo.

Announcements by Sangha Members

(If you would like to post something here, please contact the editor@lotustemple.us)

T'ai Chi Teacher Training

Please visit www.taichiyian.com/nextteachertraining.htm for January training.

Reiki

I am offering Reiki treatments. For details, please visit my practice.