White Lotus Haven Zen

WLHZ 2025 Calendar
2025-01-01 00:00 - 2025-12-31 00:00 (America/New_York) | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
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Cheondo Jea Memorial Service
2025-10-26 10:00 - 17:00
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 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 nameplate burning rite, to eliminate unwholesome karmic conditions, will also be performed. A socially-distanced outdoor reception will be held after the service.

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Zen Practice Service with 108 Bows of Renewal
2025-12-14 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
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.

2026 WLHZ Calendar
2025-12-29 - 2026-12-31
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2026 WLHZ Calendar

Spring Zen Retreat Day 2026
2026-03-21 09:00 - 15:00
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
Light Vegetarian Lunch provided

AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
Mindful Arts
Enjoy a quiet and calming period of free-sketching, coloring, and creating
No skill required. Supplies provided.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT:
www.wlhz.org/contact/
Complete the contact form, in the subject line please indicate:
“Spring 2026 Day Retreat Attendee” as well as any food allergies/requirements
DAY RETREAT FEE – ONLINE PAYMENT AT:
www.wlhz.org/donate/
$30 Registered WLHZ Student / $50 Guests

Saturday Zen Yoga & Meditation
2026-05-30 09:00
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 compassion. The class will conclude with guided pranayama (breath work) and a period of sitting meditation.

This event will be held at White Lotus Haven Zen in Collinsville
50 Depot St., Collinsville in the Axe Factory Building

Family Blessings & Celebration Day
2026-06-14 10:00 - 12:00
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 NEW FRIENDS!

Pet Blessing Ceremony
2026-07-18 10:30 - 11:30
Join us for a fun morning dedicated to honoring the Zen of Pets!
Saturday, July 18th, 2026 | 10:30-11:30am
Pets are a blessing to us and our homes. We will take a moment to recognize all they provide for us.
Let us know if you will be joining us!
Please keep in mind that other pets will be attending. All dogs and cats must be leashed or crated. Smaller pets should come crated or in their portable cages.

New Weekly Practice Offerings
2026-08-25 08:00 - 2026-12-31 23:30
For the Thursday night Dharma study you may use the QR code below or click this link!

Thursday Night Zen
2026-09-10 19:00 - 20:30 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
New Offering!
Thursday Nights Zen Online
Every Thursday night starting September 10th!

Online Zen practice is available to those needing/seeking a virtual practice connection.
Format includes; chanting, group meditation, dharma study & sharing with Bo Hyeon Sunim and Bo Gon Sunim.
link: https://meet.google.com/rvm-qtdt-qee

Zen Meditation Weekend Retreat
2026-09-18 09:00 - 2026-09-21 14:00 | Camp Washington, 190 Kenyon Road, Lakeside, CT, 06758, United States
Zen Meditation Weekend Retreat
September 18-20, 2026
Camp Washington Retreat Center
190 Kenyon Road, Lakeside, CT
Unplug and recalibrate your practice life at our 2026 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. Check in is Friday at 5:30pm with dinner served at 6:30pm.
The retreat concludes at 2pm on Sunday.

Registered WLHZ Student:
$250 per person
Applies to officially-registered WLHZ students
Guest:
$300 per person
WEEKEND Retreat Rates:
*Includes program, lodging and meals
Reserve your space and make payment online at:
https://wlhz.org/practice/zen-meditation-retreat/

“Let me respectfully remind you: Life and Death are of supreme importance.
Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. On this night, the days of
our life are decreased by one. Each of us should strive to awaken.
Awaken! Take heed! Do not squander your life.”
— Eihei Dogen Zenji
