White Lotus Haven Zen

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance
2021-04-25 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-22 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.

Seon Practice Service
2021-05-02 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-05-23 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-06-13 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-07-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 and 5 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.

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation — 4-Week Program
2021-05-05 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-12 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-19 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-05-26 19:00 - 20:30 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
During these unprecedented times, people of all ages and backgrounds are experiencing feelings of anxiety, and isolation and general unhappiness with life. The Buddha teaches that lasting freedom from suffering begins by developing a practice of mental concentration and ethical and compassionate action.
Meditation practice offers a measure of predictability in an unpredictable world and helps us become more grounded, resilient and able to be of real service in the world. Our 4-week session is informational and experiential—we’ll practice meditation together in a welcoming and relaxed environment.
“I invite you to join the White Lotus Haven Zen sangha on Wednesday evenings in May 2021 and look forward to meeting you.” ~Venerable Shim Bo

Location:
Historic Axe Factory Building, Collinsville, CT
50 Depot Street, or enter on Main Street, proceed straight to gravel parking lot
REGISTRATION REQUIRED HERE:
https://wlhz.org/contact/
Please indicate “Spring Med-Intro Session” in the subject line

SUGGESTED DONATION:
Sliding Scale — $50-$75 for all 4 weeks
DONATE HERE:
https://wlhz.org/donate/
Donations are non-refundable — A portion to be donated to a worthy cause

Seon Practice Service – Celebrating Mothers
2021-05-09 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 Mothers

BUDDHA DAY 2021 (B.E. 2565) – Bucheonim Oshinal, Celebrating the Life of Buddha
2021-05-16 10:00 - 12:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
BUDDHA DAY 2021 (B.E. 2565)
Bucheonim Oshinal, Celebrating Life of Buddha
Sunday, May 16, 2021, Beginning at 10:00 am

Location: Historic Axe Factory Building, Collinsville, CT
50 Depot St., or enter on Main Street, proceed straight to gravel parking lot

All are welcomed to attend this signature festive celebration
honoring the Buddha’s life, which will include:
• Incense Offering • Homage to the Buddha & Taking Refuge
• Heart Sutra Chanting • Offerings to Buddha • Homage to the Eight Scenes
• Bathing the Baby Buddha
~ WITH SPECIAL PRESENTATION ~
Traditional Korean Ritual Dance
by Venerable Ji Hyeon, Abbot, Kwan Um Sa, NYC

ATTENDEES MUST FOLLOW COVID PROTOCOLS OF SOCIAL-DISTANCING AND MASK WEARING
NOTE: Due to an abundance of caution regarding Covid-19, no lunch reception will be held this year.
PLEASE RSVP HERE:
WWW.WLHZ.ORG/CONTACT/
Please indicate “Buddha Day” in the subject line
DONATIONS HERE:
WWW.WLHZ.ORG/DONATE/
Thank you for your kind support

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance - Guest Speaker, Shana Griffin, RDN
2021-05-30 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.
Guest Speaker:
Welcoming Shana Griffin, RDN —Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Integrative and Functional Nutrition Practitioner and “Grocery Store Nutrition Guru”! The Buddha’s instruction on meals focused on receiving only enough food to sustain the body for the practice of awakening. Now 2,500 years later, in our food-saturated consumer culture, how do we, as students, relate to food and really understand which foods are healthful? Nutritionist, Shana Griffin, RDN joins as our guest speaker—offering insights on nutrition that everyone should know. Shana will explain how to lower the toxin burden on the body and how to help it function at its best.

Seon Practice Service – Celebrating Fathers
2021-06-20 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 Practice Service - Uposatha Observance - Jijangbosal (Ksitigharbha) Celebration
2021-07-25 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.
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

SUMMER Seon Practice Retreat Day
2021-08-07 09:00 - 15:30

Seon Practice Service - Yaksayeorebul (Bhaisajyaguru) Ceremony for Healing and Wellbeing
2021-08-29 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 service 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!

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation - 4 Week Experience
2021-09-01 19:00 - 20:30 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
SEPTEMBER 2021 Session: 4 Consecutive Wednesday Evenings
9/1, 9/8, 9/15, 9/22 — 7:00pm – 8:30pm
PLEASE REGISTER BY AUGUST 23RD AT:
https://wlhz.org/contact/
Please indicate “Spring Med-Intro Session” in the subject line
Mats, cushions, and chairs are available for sitting practice
SUGGESTED DONATION:
Sliding Scale — $50-$75 for all 4 weeks
DONATE HERE: https://wlhz.org/donate/
Donations are non-refundable — A portion to be donated to a worthy cause

Introduction to Buddhist Meditation
2021-09-08 19:00 - 20:30, 2021-09-15 19:00 - 20:30
