Schedule of Events
February 22, 6 to 7 PM: Karma
The
concept of Karma is often confused and lost, but it is an important
part of the Buddhist spiritual path. The most common English
translation of the word karma is “action”. In Buddhism, karma is the
basis of samsara. In essence, karma is the foundation of the cause and
effect relationship of everything in our world.
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 if not impossible 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
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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.