PRACTICING HEALTHIER EATING In Buddhist practice, mindfulness of food and its consumption is an important practice. Healthful eating sustains the body and mind for the purpose of cultivating wisdom and compassion. Unfortunately, today we are exposed to, and consume, processed foods which lead to ill health and disease. Join us as we explore the teachings […]

Please join us in honoring our late Sister, Bo Gam Sunim for our 1st Annual "Be Buddhaful" trash pick up event as we celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up our Collinsville community.   Time is from 9:30am to 12pm Memorial service Trash pick up instructions Community trash pick up Light lunch reception to follow   […]

Buddha Day Celebration! Join us on Sunday, May 18th in honoring the Buddha's life by celebrating Buddha Day! We will start the day by honoring the Buddha with a traditional ceremony. Then we will have the Ceremony for Profession of Precept vows for the students who are taking their vows. To end the day we […]

Unplug and recalibrate your practice life at our 2025 Zen Weekend Meditation Retreat. Immerse yourself in a dedicated practice of  silent meditation, deep contemplation, and  the supportive embrace of sangha life—all set amidst the stunning natural setting of Camp Washington. This retreat begins with a delicious Friday evening dinner and concludes on Sunday afternoon. To reserve […]

Please join us for the Zen Meditation Summer Retreat day! The day will be filled with sitting and walking meditation, a Dharma talk and sharing, and a light vegetarian lunch will be provided. The event will be hosted at the Collinsville Axe Factory - 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT To sign up, please visit the […]

  Memorial Service for Dearly Departed - Cheondo Jae (Ullambana 우란분재) Begins at 10:00am on October 26, 2025 Uranbunjae (Kor. 우란분재, Chin. 盂蘭盆齋, lit. Ullambana purification) is a Buddhist ceremony in which food offerings are made in an effort to console and liberate the deceased from any suffering, especially those of one’s ancestors. The ceremony […]

108 Bows of Renewal Repentance  In preparation for the new year, we hold this bowing practice as a way to reorient minds and hearts and renew one’s commitment to the practice. Practice will run during usual hours 9-11am. For those new to Seon practice please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction.

Meditation & Mindful Arts Practice Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 9:00am-3:00pm At White Lotus Haven Zen of CT | 50 Depot St., Collinsville, CT   MORNING ACTIVTIES Includes: Bowing/Chanting • Sitting Meditation • Walking Meditation • Dharma Talk/Sharing Mats, chairs and cushions will be available, or bring your own.  Please dress comfortably and respectfully. LUNCH  […]

Zen Yoga & Meditation with Shanya and Shim Bo                      Saturday mornings 9-10:30am Starting: Saturday, May, 30, 2026 This morning practice, for all ages and abilities, offers gentle and mindful mixed-level poses to strengthen the connection between body, breath, and awareness. Come cultivate steadiness, ease, and […]

Family Blessing & Celebration day! Sunday, June 14, 2026 10am-12pm 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT   Join us for a fun morning dedicated to honoring the Zen of family. All ages welcome! MEET BUDDHIST MONKS • CHANTING, BOWING, SINGING KID-FRIENDLY MEDITATION • FAMILY-ZEN PRACTICES ZEN ARTS AND ACTIVITIES • BLESSING OF FAMILIES SNACKS • MAKE […]