White Lotus Haven Zen

Seon Practice Service
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, 2021-08-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) 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 – 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
2021-06-27 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-08-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-09-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2021-10-24 09:00 - 10:30
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 - 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, 2021-09-22 19:00 - 20:30

Ceremony of Haengja Profession 행자
2021-09-26 09:30 - 11:30
Presided by The Most Venerable Deok Shim and Venerable Shim Bo
Dear Sangha, we are pleased to invite you to witness the profession of Tracy Yeon An Augustine and Pat Yeon Byeon Connell as Haengja practitioners within our community. Each has expressed a desire to enter more deeply into both individual practice and sangha service through the increased presence and serving of the monks and in their ministering to the laity. They will profess the Eight Precepts and will formally be referred to as “Sister” and “Brother” respectively. We are overjoyed to support them and celebrate together their profession of vows as we renew our own

Buddhist Global Relief - CT Walk to Feed The Hungry
2021-10-02 09:00 - 11:00
Join the 2021 Connecticut Walk to Feed the Hungry!
Saturday, October 2, 2021, 9:00am-11:30pm (rain or shine)
Starts at Historic Axe Factory Building, Downtown Collinsville, CT
Parking Available in gravel lot OFF OF MAIN ST.
Schedule:
9:00am Onsite Registration/Donations
10:00am WALK TO FEED THE HUNGRY
11:00am Closing Presentation
Thank you message from Venerable Bhikkhu Bodhi

REGISTRATION AND DONATION HERE

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PRESS RELEASE
Walk to Feed the Hungry, October 2, in Collinsville, Conn. COLLINSVILLE, Conn., August 31, 2021 —
On Saturday, October 2, concerned citizens of all faiths, nationalities and ages will gather in Collinsville, Connecticut, for the Buddhist Global Relief (BGR) Walk to Feed the Hungry, a socially distanced communal walk to raise funds and awareness for the good work being done by BGR, a nonprofit organization committed to eliminating hunger and malnutrition across the world. Onsite day-of-event registration and financial donation collections will begin at 9:00 a.m. at 50 Depot Street in the Collinsville section of Canton, followed at 10:00 a.m. by a period of walking meditation through town and along a wonderfully scenic section of the Farmington River. The walk will be led by Reverend Shim Bo, abbot, White Lotus Haven Zen of Connecticut.
After the walk, Reverend Shim Bo will conduct a brief talk about Buddhist Global Relief. The entire event is free, but donations to support BGR’s mission and to feed the hungry across the world will be gladly accepted. The walk will follow the social-distancing protocol of six feet between participants. The event will take place rain or shine. To preregister and make your online donation to Walk to Feed the Hungry, visit: https://www.buddhistglobalrelief.org/campaigns/2021-connecticut-walk/donate/
Here, participants may also create their own fundraising page to share with their networks.
“Our goal is to raise at least $2,500 for the critical services Buddhist Global Relief is providing here in the United States and globally,” says Reverend Shim Bo. “Though an international Buddhist organization, BGR is interdenominational, supporting people of all faiths, with a focus on hunger and nutrition, ecological farming practices, sustainability, and education, especially for girls and young women. Organizational overhead is very low,” the Reverend adds, “so most of the donations we collect go directly to programs that make a huge difference in the lives of so many. We welcome individuals and families to join us in a socially distanced, peaceful walking meditation, supporting this life-changing cause.”
For more information about the Walk, write via email to ct_walk@buddhistglobalrelief.org, or call Heidi Bartlett at 860/352-1179. Media inquiries should be directed to Ira Morrison, at 860/966-8871, or ilmcomm@yahoo.com.

Seon Practice Service - Bodhidharma (Zen Patriarch) Celebration
2021-10-10 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.

Honoring Bodhidharma, the First Patriarch of Zen Buddhism

WLHZ ANNUAL WEEKEND RETREAT
2021-10-15 19:00 - 2021-10-17 12:00
Details to come…

Cheondo Jae (Ullambana 우란분재) Memorial Service
2021-10-31 10:00 - 14:00
Held at Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Rd., New Hartford, CT
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 existence. 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 liberating 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.
If you would like the name of your dearly departed acknowledged in the service please contact us at contact@wlhz.org and include the names of your departed with your RSVP in the “message” section of the contact form. A symbolic nameplate burning rite, to eliminate unwholesome karmic conditions, will also be conducted.
A reception will be held after the service.

Seon Practice Service
2021-11-07 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.
Daylight Saving Begins – Set clocks back 1-hour

Thanksgiving Service – Honoring Lineage Masters & WLHZ Anniversary
2021-11-14 09:00 - 11:00
On this day the WLHZ community celebrates the anniversary of its founding by giving thanks to the noble ancestors and teachers who gave their lives to practicing and sharing Buddha wisdom with us. In particular, we recognise our two lineage masters, His Holiness Il Bung Kyung Bo Seo, PhD (the first Korean Patriarch to the West / Il Bung Zen Order 일붕선정), His Holiness Thích Thiên Ân (the first Vietnamese Patriarch to the West / Lâm Tế Thiền Order). We also honor the tradition and teachings of Seung Sahn Dae Soen Sa Nim (Linji Seon, Rinzai Zen) and Taizan Maezumi Roshi (Soto and Rinzai Zen).
