White Lotus Haven Zen

Zen Practice Service
2024-07-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-04 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-11 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-01 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-08 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-06 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-11-10 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) and 4 more dates | 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.

Zen Practice Service - Uposatha (Precepts) Observance
2024-07-21 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-18 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-09-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-10-20 09:00 - 11:00, 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.

Zen Practice Service - Jijangbosal (Kshitigharba) Celebration
2024-07-28 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.
Includes a celebration honoring Jijangbosal (Kshitigharba Bodhisattva) the Earth Store Bodhisattva who vows to save all beings from states of hell.

Summer Day Retreat
2024-08-03 09:00 - 15:00 | CT
Full-day retreat 9am-3pm
Location and details to come.

Zen Practice Service - Yaksayeorebul (Bhaisajyaguru) Celebration
2024-08-25 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
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!

WLHZ ANNUAL WEEKEND ZEN MEDITATION RETREAT
2024-09-20 19:00 - 2024-09-22 19:00 | Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
The Zen Weekend Meditation 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 zen meditation periods, contemplative silence, and sangha life. The retreat begins Friday evening and closes Sunday by noon.
Per-person retreat fee is $165 for officially registered students of WLHZ and $195 for guests.
Includes lodgings and meals.

Registration is required:
Zen Meditation Weekend Retreat

Zen Practice Service - Celebrating Bodhidharma
2024-10-13 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.
Bodhidharma was an Indian Buddhist monk who lived during the 5th or 6th century. He is traditionally credited as the transmitter of Chan (Zen) Buddhism to China, and is regarded as its first patriarch.

Memorial Service for Dearly Departed - Cheondo Jae (Ullambana 우란분재)
2024-10-27 10:00 - 15:00 | Trinita Retreat Center, 595 Town Hill Road, New Hartford, CT, 06057, United States
This event is held at Trinita Retreat Center in 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 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.
PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE EVENT HERE
https://wlhz.org/contact/
MAKE CEREMONIAL DONATIONS HERE
https://wlhz.org/donate/

Zen Practice Service (Daylight Savings ends, set clocks back 1 hour)
2024-11-03 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States

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).

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 | CT
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 | CT
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 | CT
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.
