White Lotus Haven Zen

Seon Retreat Day at People's State Forest
2020-06-27 10:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | CT
We are pleased to invite you to our first retreat day experience of the year. This practice session will be a little different in that the timeframe is shortened and we will be following covid protocols and social distancing measures to ensure a safe group practice.
We will be meeting outdoors at Peoples State Forest in Barkhamsted, CT (East River Road). Our time together will consist of our regular group practice form, morning sitting, lunch, afternoon walking meditation, and group sharing. All are welcomed

Registration is required. Please email WLHZ before June 26, 2020 at: info@wlhz.org
In the email please indicate your intention to participate by stating your full name, and providing the name and phone of an emergency contact.
What to bring:
• Face mask
• Hat/head covering may be helpful
• Small blanket to use as a mat
• Meditation cushion or lawn chair
• Bag lunch and beverage (Bottled water will also be provided)
RAIN DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2020

Seon Practice Service – Celebrating Fathers
2020-06-21 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
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
2020-06-14 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-05-24 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-05-03 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-26 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-19 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-04-12 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-15 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-03-01 09:00 - 11:00 and 3 more dates | CT
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 - Uposatha Observance
2020-06-07 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-02-09 09:00 - 11:00, 2020-01-12 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
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.

United Sangha Council – Mahasangha Vesak Celebration
2020-06-06 00:30 - 14:00 | ONLINE VIDEO
Buddha Day celebration of birth, enlightenment and passing of Buddha with fellow Buddhist representing Cambodia, China, Laos, Sri Lanka, India, Bangladesh, Korea, Thailand, Nepal, Tibet, Myanmar, United States and Vietnam, from NY, NJ, and New England area, and representing different cultures and traditions.
This Year’s event will be presented remotely through online video. All welcomed.

Seon Practice Service – Uposatha Observance
2020-05-31 00:00 | CT
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.

BUDDHA DAY – Bucheonim Oshinal, Celebrating Life of Buddha
2020-05-17 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
Yearly festive celebration of the birth, life and mahaparinirvana of Great Teacher (Shi a Bon Sa), Shakyamuni Buddha (Sogamonibul).

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance - Celebrating Mothers
2020-05-10 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
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.
Recognizing mothers

Seon Practice Service - Uposatha Observance - Suspended until further notice (covid-19)
2020-04-05 09:00 - 11:00 | CT

Seon Practice Service - Suspended until further notice (covid-19)
2020-03-29 09:00 - 11:00 | CT

Seon Practice Service - Suspended until further notice (covid-19)
2020-03-22 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
RE: CORONAVIRUS PROTOCOL:
WEEKLY SUNDAY PRACTICE SERVICES ARE SUSPENDED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE.
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 - Uposatha Observance
2020-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
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.
REMINDER: Set clocks ahead 1-hour

Kwanseumbosal (Avalokitesvara) Celebration
2020-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
Celebration of Kwanseumbosal (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva)
Honoring the Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Compassion who hears the cries of the world’s suffering and intervenes to save.
A WLHZ devotional figure.

Shakyamuni Renunciation Celebration
2020-02-02 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
Shakyamuni Buddha’s Renunciation Day is celebrated to memorialize the day when Siddhartha Gautama entered the homeless life. The Buddhist community recites sutras and practices together in paying homage to Shakyamuni Buddha.

Seon Practice Service
2020-01-05 09:00 - 11:00 | CT
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 8-week / 5 Precepts Class begins on this date, immediately after the main practice service. The class runs :45-minutes to 1 hour
(11:30am-12:15pm). The precepts class is open to registered WLHZ students Lotus Root Training Course who wish to formally profess vows. Please note: this 8-week course will only be held based on a minimum of 3 students.

New Year Interfaith Prayer for World peace - Chuang Yen Monastery, NY
2020-01-01 10:00 - 12:30 | CT
Interfaith Prayer for World Peace 宗教聯合祈禱會
All are invited to attend The New Year’s Interfaith Prayer for World Peace on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2020 (Wednesday). Starting at 10:00am in the Great Buddha Hall of Chuang-Yen Monastery. Lunch provided at 11:30 am in the Dinning Hall. Carpooling available from WLHZ Parking lot at 8:00am.
Address 2020, Route 301, Carmel, NY 10512, 845-225-1819
Directions From Connecticut: Take I-84 West to Lake Carmel Exit 18. Turn left off of exit ramp and turn right at the light onto Route 52. Turn left at the overhead blinker onto Farmer Mills Road and follow the road to its end. Turn right at the stop sign onto Route 301. The Monastery is approximately 1.6 miles on the right side of the road.

Seon Practice Service - 108 Bows of Repentance and Renewal
2019-12-29 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
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.
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.

Seon Practice Service
2019-12-22 09:00 - 11:00 | White Lotus Haven Zen, 50 Depot Street, Collinsville, CT, 06022, United States
