White Lotus Haven Zen

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance - Celebrating Mothers
2020-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York)
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.
The Uposatha Observation is an ancient practice in which both lay and monastic practitioners placed special effort, attention to renewing and rededicating themselves to the study and practice of the Dharma. These observations fell on Full Moon periods of the lunar calendar. And so WLHZ continues in this practice tradition by reciting together the Five Precepts of ethical conduct.
Recognizing mothers

BUDDHA DAY – Bucheonim Oshinal, Celebrating Life of Buddha
2020-05-17 09:00 - 11:00
Yearly festive celebration of the birth, life and mahaparinirvana of Great Teacher (Shi a Bon Sa), Shakyamuni Buddha (Sogamonibul).

Seon Practice Service
2020-05-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-06-28 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-07-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-16 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-30 09:00 - 11:00 and 3 more dates
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the, Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.

Seon Practice Service – Uposatha Observance
2020-05-31 00:00
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.

United Sangha Council – Mahasangha Vesak Celebration
2020-06-06 00:30 - 14:00 | ONLINE VIDEO
Buddha Day celebration of birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha with fellow Buddhist representing Cambodia, China, Laos, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Korea, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, United States and Vietnam, from NY, NJ, and New England area, and representing different cultures and traditions.
This Year’s event will be presented remotely through online video. All welcomed.

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance
2020-06-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-07-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-08-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-09-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-10-04 09:00 - 11:00
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.
The Uposatha Observation is an ancient practice in which both lay and monastic practitioners placed special effort, attention to renewing and rededicating themselves to the study and practice of the Dharma. These observations fell on Full Moon periods of the lunar calendar. And so WLHZ continues in this practice tradition by reciting together the Five Precepts of ethical conduct.

Seon Practice Service – Celebrating Fathers
2020-06-21 09:00 - 11:00
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.
With a special recognition of Fathers

Seon Retreat Day at People's State Forest
2020-06-27 10:30 - 14:00
We are pleased to invite you to our first retreat day experience of the year. This practice session will be a little different in that the timeframe is shortened and we will be following covid protocols and social distancing measures to ensure a safe group practice.
We will be meeting outdoors at Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted, CT (East River Road). Our time together will consist of our regular group practice form, morning sitting, lunch, afternoon walking meditation, and group sharing. All are welcomed

Registration is required. Please email WLHZ before June 26, 2020 at: info@wlhz.org
In the email please indicate your intention to participate by stating your full name, and providing the name and phone of an emergency contact.
What to bring:
• Face mask
• Hat/head covering may be helpful
• Small blanket to use as a mat
• Meditation cushion or lawn chair
• Bag lunch and beverage (Bottled water will also be provided)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2020

Seon Practice Service-- GROUP PRACTICE RESUMES TODAY
2020-07-12 09:00 - 11:00
WEEKLY GROUP SUNDAY PRACTICE SERVICES WILL RESUME JULY 12, 2020 FROM 9:00AM-11:00AM AT THE Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut.
>> CLICK HERE TO READ COVID PROTOCOLS AND ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES BEFORE ARRIVING
(For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction.)

Jijangbosal (Kshitigharbha) Celebration
2020-07-26 09:00 - 11:00
Honoring the Earth Womb Bodhisattva protector of travelers, woman and children. Known for fearlessness in saving all suffering beings, for the guidance of all beings, and for the vow not to achieve Buddhahood until all hells are emptied.
A WLHZ devotional figure

Yaksayeorebul (Bhaisajyaguru) Ceremony for Healing and Wellbeing
2020-09-27 09:00 - 11:00
We honor the Buddha of Healing in Mahāyāna Buddhism (Bhaisajyaguru), commonly referred to as the “Medicine Buddha”. This Buddha is described as a doctor who cures dukkha (suffering) and karmic ills of body and mind using various medicines of the profound and subtle dharma. This Sunday’s ceremony focuses on aspirations for healing and wellness for friends, loved ones, and ourselves as we concentrate on Yaksayeorebul (in Korean), through mantra chanting, offerings, recitations of the names of those who need some TLC, and dedication of merit for the wellbeing of all who suffer. Namu Yaksayeorebul!

Buddhist Global Relief – CT Walk to Feed the Hungry
2020-10-03 09:30 - 11:30
Join the 2020 Connecticut Walk to Feed the Hungry!
Saturday, October 3, 2020, 9:30am-11:30pm (rain or shine)
Starts at Historic Axe Factory Building, Downtown Collinsville, CT
Parking Available in gravel lot OFF OF MAIN ST.
Schedule:
9:30am Onsite Registration/Donations
10:00am WALK TO FEED THE HUNGRY
11:00am Closing Presentation
Thank you message from Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi
ONLINE REGISTRATION AND DONATION:
https://secure.frontstream.com/connecticut-walk-2020

*********PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW THESE COVID SAFETY PROTOCOLS**********
Conduct a COVID-19 Self-Assessment BEFORE your arrival
In the interest of ensuring a safe and healthy practice environment, we ask that you carefully review this self-assessment check prior to your arrival at THE WALK SITE. At all times health protocols and requirements need to be followed.
SELF-ASSESSMENT
HAVE YOU OR A MEMBER OF YOUR HOUSE HOLD TRAVELED ABROAD OR DOMESTICALLY?
All participants to THE WALK who have traveled to U.S. locations; Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington (Metrics for Washington are currently under review, status may change), Wisconsin, OR internationally or have traveled on a cruise in the last 14 days are subject to self quarantine as per CT state protocol. Note: this does not include travel as part of the commute to/from work.
HAVE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH BEEN DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19?
Persons with close contact* with a person who has been diagnosed with 2019-nCoV Acute Respiratory Disease (COVID-19) by testing or Doctor diagnosed. *Close contacts are people who are within about 2m (6 feet) for about 30 minutes or more.
IF YOU ANSWER YES TO QUESTIONS ABOVE:
We ask you to PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE WALK EVENT, but self-quarantine in accordance with the best practices requirement for 14 days starting the day you or your household member arrived back in the State of Connecticut.
DAY-OF ASSESSMENT:
Do you have:
1. Fever (greater than 38°C/100.4°F) or
2. Signs and symptoms of respiratory or flu-like illness
If either of the above symptoms are present, PLEASE DO NOT ATTEND THE WALK EVENT. You may support the walk by making an online donation.

UPON ARRIVAL TO THE WALK EVENT:
A. Please wear a mask to the WALK EVENT.
B. Please avoid touching (e.g. hugging, shaking hands, etc.) of course a wave, or palms together with a half bow is appropriate.
C. When greeting each other maintain a safe distance of at least 6-feet.
D. During THE WALK Please make sure to maintain a safe distance between
you and the walker in front of you.

Bodhidharma (Zen Patriarch) Celebration
2020-10-11 09:00 - 11:00
Bodhidharma was a Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China, and regarded as its first Chinese patriarch.

2020 SEON MEDITATION RETREAT
2020-10-16 19:00 - 2020-10-18 12:00 | Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
2020 WLHZ Seon Retreat, October 16–18 at Trinita Retreat Center, New Hartford, CT
The Seon (Zen) Weekend Retreat experience, held at Trinita Retreat Center (www.msbt.org/trinita/), offers individuals a refuge of practice that is set apart from the bustle of daily activities. Participants enter into formal seon meditation periods, contemplative silence, and sangha life. The retreat begins Friday evening and closes Sunday by noon. Beginners are welcomed to attend. Covid-19 protocols including wearing of masks and safe distancing will be followed.
>> REGISTER HERE
********* Participants must read and agree to follow protocol guidelines below**********
Conduct a COVID-19 Self-Assessment BEFORE your arrival
In the interest of ensuring a safe and healthy practice environment, we ask that you carefully review this self-assessment check prior to your arrival at the practice site. At all times health protocols and requirements need to be followed.
Self-Assessment questions and action:
A. HAVE I, OR A MEMBER OF MY HOUSEHOLD, TRAVELED DOMESTICALLY RECENTLY?
All participants to WLHZ Seon Service who have traveled domestically from these U.S. locations; Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, Virginia, Washington (Metrics for Washington are currently under review, status may change), Wisconsin, or whose household members have done the same.
B. HAVE I, OR A MEMBER OF MY HOUSEHOLD TRAVELED, ABROAD RECENTLY?
All participants to WLHZ Seon Service with a member of same household who has returned from international travel in the last 14 days. Note: this does not include travel as part of the commute to/from work.
C. HAVE I OR SOMEONE I HAVE BEEN IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH PERSONS DIAGNOSED WITH COVID-19?
Persons with close contact* with a person who has been diagnosed with 2019-nCoV Acute Respiratory Disease (COVID-19) by testing or Doctor diagnosed. *Close contacts are people who are within about 2m (6 feet) for about 30 minutes or more.
ACTION:
If you answer yes to question A, B or C:
We are asking you to self-quarantine in accordance with the best practices requirement for 14 days starting the day you or your household member arrived back in your home country.
With either A, B or C:
If you become infected with COVID-19 within the 14 day period, you are to remain home and may return to practice site when you are free of fever (38°C/100.4°F or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 72 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants) and at least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

All people who do not meet the criteria above should conduct the following self-assessment BEFORE COMING on Retreat.
Do you have:
1. Fever (greater than 38°C/100.4°F) or
2. Signs and symptoms of respiratory or flu-like illness
ACTION:
If either of the above symptoms are present, you are directed to remain home. You may return to the the practice site when you are free of fever (38°C/100.4°F or greater using an oral thermometer), signs of a fever, and any other symptoms for at least 72 hours, without the use of fever-reducing or other symptom-altering medicines (e.g. cough suppressants) and at least 7 days have passed since symptoms first appeared.

Upon arrival to the practice space:
A. Please wear a mask into the practice space.
B. Please avoid touching (e.g. hugging, shaking hands, etc.) of course Hapjang (palms together) with a half bow is appropriate.
C. When greeting each other maintain a safe distance of 6-feet.
D. Please make your way directly to a mat/chair and remain in that space (mats will be space out accordingly.)
E. Restroom will be available as usual. (Soap and hand sanitizer will be available.)

Regarding Practice Forms
A. There will be no opening procession to altar. Altar Master will begin at the front cushion, left of Ven. Shim Bo.
B. There will be no full prostration (head to mat) throughout service. Instead please use half bow form, bending at the waist throughout the service.
C. Please keep masks on during the practice period (Cloth masks are fine. Light blue paper medical masks may be more comfortable.)
D. Chanting will take place as usual.
E. Sitting form will proceed as usual.
F. Walking meditation form will proceed as usual, keeping 6-feet of space between persons.
G. After the closing of the altar we will remain in place and sit on mats/chairs for sharing.
H. There will be no tea time gathering.
>> CONNECTICUT COVID-19 DATA TRACKER

Cheondo Jae (Ullambana 우란분재) Memorial Service
2020-10-25 10:00 - 13:30 | Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
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 originates from the story of the disciple Mahāmaudgalyāyana who strives unsuccessfully to liberate his deceased mother from a lower realm of existance. The Buddha teaches, liberation is only be possible through the collective intention of the sangha at large. In this yearly ceremony we commemorate the Ullambana Sutra by making offerings and generating goodwill and liberative intentions for all.
In Korea the ceremony is held on the Buddhist All Soul’s Day, or Baekjung (Kor. 백중, Chin. 百中, the fifteenth of the seventh lunar month), and constitutes one of the important events of the day in order to console the souls of the dead. At White Lotus Haven Zen of Connecticut we hold this ceremony in the month of October.
Participants are invited to offer the names of their departed to be displayed and recited in the liturgy. If you would like your dearly departed to be acknowledged in the service please email info@wlhz.org for more information and instruction, or include the names of your departed with your registration in the “message” section of the contact form. A symbolic name plate burning rite, to eliminate unwholesome karmic conditions, will also be performed. A socially-distanced outdoor reception will be held after the service.
This year we will hold the event at Trinita Retreat Center in New Hartford, CT.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE
https://wlhz.org/contact/
CEREMONIAL DONATIONS HERE
https://wlhz.org/donate/
PLEASE NOTE: ATTENDEES MUST ADHERE TO COVID-19 PROTOCOLS. PLEASE REVIEW PROTOCOLS AT:
https://wlhz.org/seon-practice-service/
Namu Amitabul _/|_

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance
2020-11-01 08:00 - 17:00
Seon (Zen) Practice Services are held each Sunday from 9:00am-11:00am at the Historic Axe Factory building in Collinsville, Connecticut. For those new to Seon practice, please arrive at 8:30am for a brief introduction to the forms, which include chanting, bowing, sitting and walking meditation.
The Uposatha Observation is an ancient practice in which both lay and monastic practitioners placed special effort, attention to renewing and rededicating themselves to the study and practice of the Dharma. These observations fell on Full Moon periods of the lunar calendar. And so WLHZ continues in this practice tradition by reciting together the Five Precepts of ethical conduct.

Reminder: Set clocks back 1-hour
