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See all- Meditative Gentle Hatha Yoga with BethBlue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center, Venice, FL
Every Wednesday 9:00 - 10:00
Join Beth, from Take a Breath with Beth
for Meditative Gentle Hatha Yoga
Classes are $10 - Drop In
or Register Online
Blue Lotus Calendar PageParking is available in the back, entering on the east side, please avoid parking on the street or sidewalk.
- Healthy Mind...Healthy Life Guided Meditation 8:00 EST on ZOOMLink visible for attendees
Join us each Wednesday for a Guided Meditation around focusing on the connections between a Healthy Mind and a Healthy Life. Sponsored by Blue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center, associate Group Baton Rouge, LA
About the Event:
Bhante Assaji is a Buddhist monk from Sri Lanka who lives in The Blue Lotus Buddhist temple in Louisiana, U.S.A. He became a Monk in 2002 when he entered the Monastery at the age of nine. He is also a Scholar Monk who attained his Master’s Degree at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka majoring in Pali Language and Buddhist Studies. Bhante Assaji brings a background of wisdom studies and guidance and speaks from the heart. You will find when listening to him that he offers his message in a fun, wise and genuine way.For specific Zoom Link, please access BLBMC online at the following Calendar Link https://www.blbmc.org/calendar
Zoom Meeting ID 891 9043 6414Blue Lotus is supported by your generosity. We are a non-profit run by volunteers. Consider making a monthly or one-time donation.
Donations are accepted online at: https://www.blbmc.org/
Thank You! - Drop in Mediation with John FielyBlue Lotus Buddhist Meditation Center, Venice, FL
Experience a blend of energy healing practices, Buddhist meditation principles, and self-exploration exercises that will lead to personal growth and spiritual enlightenment. Don't miss this opportunity to cultivate a greater sense of self-awareness and inner peace in a welcoming and nurturing environment. This workshop is open to all individuals seeking to embark on a journey towards holistic wellness and mindfulness.
## Questions? Contact John at: fielybird@aol.com
Format:
1. Brief intro.
2. Namo tassa chant 3x in Pali: “Namo tassa bhagavato arahato samma sambuddhassa” …..(Pali phrase that translates to "Homage to Him, Blessed One, Arahant, truly and completely Awakened One." It is a Buddhist chant that is repeated three times to take refuge in the Triple Gem, which is the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha)
3. Bell 3x
4. Silent sitting 30 min
5. Brief reading
6. Introduction and reading comments
7. Optional loving kindness meditation closingBlue Lotus is supported by your generosity. We are a non-profit run by volunteers. Consider making a monthly or one-time donation. Donations are accepted online at: https://www.blbmc.org/ Thank You!
- Guided Meditation and Dharma Talk ONSITE and ZoomUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, Venice, FL
Saturday Meditation 10:30AM- 11:45AM
Guided loving-kindness (metta) and Mindfulness meditation followed by a short discussion is being held at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Venice, 1971 Pinebrook Rd., Venice, FL. We are very grateful for the generosity of the Unitarian Church for providing us with a wonderful space for this program! We continue to offer online participation as well via Zoom.
A mindfulness meditation practice will be guided by one of the Blue Lotus monks, usually Monk San, sometimes by one of the other mindfulness teachers, Jillaurie or Jim. This typically includes guided meditation or silent meditation and time permitting, short walking meditation. Practice is followed by a discussion session to support understanding and growth in the practice of mindfulness. Those who are new to meditation are welcome as well as experienced mediators.
For additional details and Online Zoom Access, please visit Blue Lotus Home Page at website, https://www.blbmc.org, under the menu items at top right section of page specifically click the CALENDAR link.
A ten dollar donation is welcome to support our ability to offer this event sponsored by Blue Lotus but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
We are a non-profit run by volunteers, including programs and services provided by our monastic monks on an ongoing expanded basis. Consider making a monthly or one-time donation. to Learn more and make Donations, please visit our website home page: https://www.blbmc.org. Click Donate button at top right of page. Blue Lotus is supported by your generosity. Thank You!
