We seek to listen to our community members. as a commitment to respecting ourselves and others. Join us as we speak from the heart, and listen to the wisdom of the community. Our topic for this council is recovery dharma. All are welcome.

Join us for WISH: Unbound. These mindfulness meditation sessions are tailored specifically to women and led by JJ Kishin Sarah Saleemi.

Join us for Weekend Sangha Practice. After connecting with sangha members, we will perform the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma reflection by Daijo Scott Duffer titled, An Introduction to the 8 Fold Path.

The Lotus Circle Community is a global circle of committed practitioners within Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. It is open to members of the sangha who wish to continue walking the Bodhisattva path in everyday life, supported by a community of shared vow. Please join us for our first Lotus Circle Council. This is an opportunity to share what deeply matters, and to witness others as they too share meaningfully.

Join for our biweekly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma talk by Ekai Joel Kreisberg entitled “You are not your body, feelings and thoughts - Preparing to Untangle.”

How is Cosmopolitan Zen different then Rinzai or Soto? What are the guiding principles from which we orient our Zen practice at Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society? This one-hour introduction offers an overview to the principles and practices of Cosmopolitan Zen.

Join for Weekend Sangha Practice. After connecting with sangha members, we will perform the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma reflection by Ming Po Larry Matthews.

Ming Po will introduce the foundational principles and experiential methods of precepts practice in an accessible and interactive format.

Committing to our values as a community strengthens our ability to embody our ideals. Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society is pleased to be offering a quarterly online ceremony where we can connect and commit to the precepts together.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma reflection by Nanda Nina Lynch.

Curious about Zen, meditation, or Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society? This one-hour introduction offers a simple, down-to-earth entry into our practice and community. We’ll cover the basics of Zen, including the Four Noble Truths, the Eightfold Path, the Three Marks of Existence, and Mondo Zen Facilitation. Led by Engo Michael Jackson

Designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners curious about this unique emotional koan path, this class introduces the principles and experiential methods of Mondo Zen Facilitation in an accessible and interactive format. Led by Ekai Joel Kreisberg.

We seek to listen to our community members. as a commitment to respecting ourselves and others. Join us as we speak from the heart, and listen to the wisdom of the community. All are welcome.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma reflection by Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi.

Ming Po will introduce the foundational principles and experiential methods of Mondo Zen Facilitation in an accessible and interactive format.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma talk by Hosho Don Koehler.

In this class, we will explore together what helps us in our meditation practice. We will begin with simple movement and then sit in meditation, followed by time for reflection, questions, and sharing about what works for each of us.

The Lotus Circle Community is a global circle of committed practitioners within Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society. It is open to members of the sangha who wish to continue walking the Bodhisattva path in everyday life, supported by a community of shared vow. Please join us for our first Lotus Circle Council. This is an opportunity to share what deeply matters, and to witness others as they too share meaningfully.

In a traditional Zen monastery, the head student served the role of mentor and guide to the new students. The Shuso Ceremony honors his or her leadership by providing an opportunity to offer a teaching to the sangha.

We seek to listen to our community members. as a commitment to respecting ourselves and others. The annual community meeting is an opportunity to connect with other members, share your thoughts and experiences, and listen.

Committing to our values as a community strengthens our ability to embody our ideals. Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society is pleased to be offering a quarterly online ceremony where we can connect and commit to the precepts together.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma talk by Daijo Scott Duffer.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma talk by Kenshin Cian Whalley.

We seek to listen to our community members. as a commitment to respecting ourselves and others. Join us as we speak from the heart, and listen to the wisdom of the community. All are welcome.

Join us for introduction to meditation, in-person at Roots Wellness. Ekai Joel Kreisberg will lead us in a guided meditation followed by a weekly teaching, discussion and question and response.

Join for our monthly online ceremony. After connecting with sangha members, join us in performing the morning service followed by a meditation and a dharma reflection by Ming Po Larry Matthews.

Join us for the Evening Service and Meditation live from the Abiding in Shamatha retreat. The evening service is an acknowledgement of the lineage of Buddhist teachers, including the wisdom elders from our own community of practitioners.

Led by Ekai Joel Keisberg and featuring a reflection by Emyo Darlene Tataryn, you are invited to join us for the first two hours of our Saturday practice period on our four day retreat. .

Various types of Qi Gong are offered to improve balance, strengthen the body and improve circulation of qi/chi. Suitable for both beginners and advanced practitioners. Jozen Jonathon Fielder will lead this monthly movement practice. Class is open to anyone.

Committing to our values as a community strengthens our ability to embody our ideals. Shining Bright Lotus Meditation Society is pleased to be offering a quarterly online ceremony where we can connect and commit to the precepts together.