Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Lotus Circle Council
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.
Meditation Basics
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Mondo Facilitation Basics
Ming Po will introduce the foundational principles and experiential methods of Mondo Zen Facilitation in an accessible and interactive format.
WISH: Mindfulness for Women
Join us for WISH: Unbound. These mindfulness meditation sessions are tailored specifically to women and led by Kishin.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Community Council
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.
Emotional Koan Basics
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.
Zen Basics
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
Precepts Renewal Ceremony - Shining Bright Lotus
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.
108 Bells Ceremony
In the Buddhist tradition, ringing the bell 108 times rids us of the 108 delusions that we suffer on earth. Through this ritual, we purify ourselves of the past year’s three poisons: greed, anger and delusion.
Shuso Ceremony - Shining Bright Lotus
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.
Community Meeting - Shining Bright Lotus
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.
Precepts Renewal Ceremony - Nanda Nina Lynch
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice - Ekai Joel Kreisberg
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 Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi entitled “Continuing to Unpack Emotional Koans”
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Community Council
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.
Introduction to Meditation
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Live on Retreat - Evening Service, Maitreya’s Chair and Closing Service
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.
Live on Retreat - Morning Service, Qi Gong and Dharma Reflection
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. .
Bamboo Forest Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Practice
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.
Precepts Renewal Ceremony - One Wisdom Zen
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.
Bamboo Forest Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Practice
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.
Bamboo Forest Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Practice
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.
Emotional Koan Study Group
Join our monthly study group devoted to exploring the embodiment of emotional experience and the potential for insight with emotional koan work. No experience necessary.
Zendo Hours - Ekai Joel Kreisberg Roshi
Zendo Hours is a time for you to bring your questions and concerns to trained clergy. Drop-in and join the conversation.
Half-Day Zazen - Online Retreat
Join us for two half-day retreats in honor of our Dharma brothers and sisters who will be at Gently Sitting Like a Stone. Led by Nanda Nina Lynch.
Bamboo Forest Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Practice
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.
Weekend Sangha Practice
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.
Bamboo Forest Qi Gong Bi-Monthly Practice
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.
Community Meeting - Shining Bright Lotus
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.
108 Bells Ceremony
n the Buddhist tradition, ringing the bell 108 times rids us of the 108 delusions that we suffer on earth. Through this ritual, we purify ourselves of the past year’s three poisons: greed, anger and delusion.
108 Bells Ceremony
n the Buddhist tradition, ringing the bell 108 times rids us of the 108 delusions that we suffer on earth. Through this ritual, we purify ourselves of the past year’s three poisons: ignorance, attachment, and aversion.
108 Bells Ceremony
n the Buddhist tradition, ringing the bell 108 times rids us of the 108 delusions that we suffer on earth. Through this ritual, we purify ourselves of the past year’s three poisons: ignorance, attachment, and aversion.
Rohatsu on The Streets of San Francisco
A one hour presentation/discussion of Joel Ekai Kreisberg’s recent experience on a street retreat in San Francisco