White Lotus Haven Zen of Connecticut embraces and affirms that all persons are of inherent equal worth, therefore every human being is invited to participate fully in any and all of our programs. We welcome all, regardless of; age, economic reality, education, ethnicity, faith history, family structure, gender identity, nationality, physical and mental ability, race, sexual orientation and life experience, who come in goodwill and with a sincere commitment to cultivate wisdom, ethical conduct and meditation through Buddhist study and practice and ultimately realize Buddha nature.