Zen Practice Service
2024-11-10 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-22 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-12-29 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
Group Zen meditation is 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.

WLHZ Thanksgiving Service - Honoring Lineage & Sangha Life
2024-11-17 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
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 recognize 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).

Zen Practice Service - Uposatha (Precepts) Observance
2024-11-24 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
Group Zen meditation is 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. Deok Cham meeting also offered.
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. WLHZ continues in this practice tradition by reciting together the Five Precepts of ethical conduct.

WLHZ 2025 Calendar
2025-01-01 00:00 - 2025-12-31 00:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
Download a copy here!
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Zen Service – Kwanseumbosal Celebration
2025-02-23 09:00 - 11:00
Zen Practice Service – Kwanseumbosal (Avalokitesvara) Celebration
Group Zen meditation is 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.
Includes a celebration honoring Kwanseumbosal (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva) the Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Compassion.

Spring Zen Retreat Day 2025
2025-03-29 09:00 - 15:00 | Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
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 on Buddhist practice with food. Learn how to
make healthier food choices, prepare tasty meals, practice moderation, and to support one
another on the journey. Day Includes: Bowing/Chanting • Sitting Meditation • Walking Meditation
• Group Lunch (provided) • Dharma Talk/Sharing. Mats, chairs and cushions will be available, or
bring your own. Please dress comfortably and respectfully.
WITH AFTERNOON HEALTHY COOKING DEMONSTRATION
Led by WLHZ STUDENT, APRIL YEON NAE ERKSON

REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT: www.wlhz.org/contact/ Complete the contact form, in the
subject line please indicate: “Spring 2025 Retreat Attendee” as well as any food
allergies/requirements
DAY RETREAT FEE – ONLINE PAYMENT AT: www.wlhz.org/donate/
$40 Registered WLHZ Student / $65 Guests

Bo Gam Sunim's "Be Buddhaful" trash pick up event
2025-04-19 09:30 - 12:00
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

Supplies will be provided for the clean up. Please dress appropriately and with safety in mind.

All are invited!

You can register by using the contact form at https://wlhz.org/contact/ or at Sunday service.

Buddha Day Celebration!
2025-05-18 10:00 - 13:00
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 will host a lunch reception.

RSVP by using the contact form on the website and indicating “Buddha Day” in the subject line.

Please make your donation via the WLHZ donation form or by cash offering on Buddha day

Please note that the celebration will begin at 10am.

WLHZ Weekend Retreat 2025
2025-07-31 08:00 - 17:00
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 your space and make payment online at: https://wlhz.org/practice/zen-meditation-retreat/
The fee is $250 for WLHZ students and $300 for guest.
The retreat center requires a final head count two weeks prior to the event. Please ensure you are signed up before August 29th, 2025.
We hope to see you there!

Zen Meditation Summer Retreat Day
2025-08-09 09:00 - 15:00
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 contact form on the website www.wlhz.org/contact/ and enter “Summer Day retreat” into the subject line.
For the retreat fee, please visit the donation page www.wlhz.org/donate/
The fee is $25 for WLHZ students and $50 for guest.

We hope to see you there!

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
Download PDF here!
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
