BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Bhante Sujatha - ECPv6.15.1.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://bhantesujatha.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Bhante Sujatha
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/Chicago
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0600
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:CDT
DTSTART:20220313T080000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0600
TZNAME:CST
DTSTART:20221106T070000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220929T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220902T024616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T024616Z
UID:57650-1664476200-1664481600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Meditation is training to bring clarity and simplicity into your daily life. It is possible for everyone.\nThis class with Bhante Sujatha will answer all your questions about: starting or maintaining a meditation practice; expectations or worries you may have about meditation; different styles and schools of meditation; techniques and postures\, and how meditation relates to other spiritual practices.\nThere will be time for practice and discussion. Newcomers and long-term practitioners can benefit from fresh ideas and a personal connection to the cultivation of loving kindness and mindfulness.\nThis is an in-person class at the temple.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/introduction-to-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220924T160000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220903T105913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T105913Z
UID:57660-1664031600-1664035200@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Animal Blessing at Emricson Park
DESCRIPTION:Join Bhante Sujatha and the Blue Lotus Monastics for a beautiful animal blessing for your pets at Emricson Park.\nNot only are we passionate about loving kindness towards ourselves\, our noble friends\, family and those close to us\, we express these same feelings towards our animal friends as well.\nWe will be meeting at Emricson Park in Woodstock\, a 2 minute drive from the temple at the top of the hill overlooking the pond to perform the blessing ceremony. Even our own pets can feel the vibrations from the chanting that is performed during blessings. It is a beautiful and comforting opportunity!\nWe will bless one animal at a time. Please be sure that they are properly leashed/secured. We do not discriminate! Feel free to bring your dog\, cat\, frog\, guinea pig – they are family!\nThe cost is $10 per family. We will need your name\, the kind of pet\, as well as their name upon registration.\nUnder “first name” please enter YOUR first and last name. Under “last name” please enter the kind of pet and THEIR name. Please email us this information if it is easier.\nYour donation will go directly to the charities in Sri Lanka that are working so incredibly hard to rescue and provide food\, water and shelter for the animals that are deeply neglected there due to the economic collapse. Many animals have been abandoned and sanctuaries within the country could greatly use the support and funding to help keep these sweet animals alive.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/animal-blessing-at-emricson-park/
LOCATION:Emricson Park\, 900 W South St Woodstock\,\, IL\, 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220919T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220919T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220827T005749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220827T005749Z
UID:57520-1663614000-1663617600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Candlelight Meditation with Bhante Sujatha at Blue Lotus Temple
DESCRIPTION:Join Bhante Sujatha and the Blue Lotus Monastics for a beautiful candlelight meditation at the temple. This will be a deeply calming experience and a wonderful way to wind down your day.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/candlelight-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha-at-blue-lotus-temple/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T140000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220827T005556Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220830T014857Z
UID:57518-1663495200-1663509600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Half Day Retreat at Blue Lotus Temple with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Most of us are living busy\, distracted lives much of the time\, overwhelmed with work\, family\, and other issues. Especially in this uncertain time and with covid still very present in our lives – we are so distracted. We have no time to think about how we feel or how we are doing in our inner lives. As a result\, we have become robotic in many ways and are losing our health and mental well-being. We cannot focus or concentrate\, so we become sad or mad\, and become anxious or angry easily and often. Bhante Sujatha will help us find our inner Buddha nature for developing inner peace\, happiness\, contentment\, and joy.\nIn this retreat we will have group sutta and dharma discussions and activities. This is a very rare opportunity for everyone. Bhante Sujatha travels all around the world\, but he often wants to spend quality time with Blue Lotus Family. Now is the time!\nFrom 10AM to 2PM we will be practicing loving kindness meditation\, talking about the Dharma and we will have coffee and tea available. There will be a short break for lunch which we ask for you to bring.\nThe cost is $50 which will help Bhante Sujatha with his charity projects in Sri Lanka. We are grateful that he is taking the time to be at his home temple to lead this workshop for the Sangha!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/half-day-retreat-at-blue-lotus-temple-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T203000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220918T210000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220827T005328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220903T110033Z
UID:57516-1663014600-1663534800@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:7 Day Meditation Challenge with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Healthy Mind – Happy Life\n30 minute meditations for seven consecutive days. Right before bedtime\, led by Bhante Sujatha.\nA seven day series of guided meditations to calm your mind\, increase your self-love\, and improve your focus.\nThese meditations are powerful\, yet accessible. They will help you create a consistent practice so that you can experience the full benefits of meditation for yourself.\nWe call this a “challenge” in order to increase your dedication to your practice! \nIt doesn’t matter if you’re new to meditation or a seasoned pro\, you’ll find these guided meditation will help you stay focused\, happy\, and healthy. They’re also designed to help you create a consistent routine\, as most people find it helpful to participate in guided meditations\, especially when they are first starting to practice.\nEach day Bhante will bring you a life theme for the 30 minute meditation.\n***THIS IS A ONE TIME PAYMENT OF $40 FOR ALL 7 DAYS***\nDates: 9/12\, 9/13\, 9/14\, 9/15\, 9/16\, 9/17\, and 9/18* from 8:30PM to 9:00PM CST.\n*On Sunday\, September 18\, we will have a 30 minute meditation\, and 30 minute reflection and conversation – from 8-9PM central time.\nLast day to register is September 12th at 7:30PM. Zoom link\, meeting ID and passcode will not change. ZOOM LINK WILL BE EMAILED TO YOU ONE HOUR PRIOR ON 9/12!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/7-day-meditation-challenge-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220911T110000
DTSTAMP:20260606T132227
CREATED:20220902T022610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T022610Z
UID:57637-1662890400-1662894000@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Sunday Morning Coffee with Bhante Sujatha via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:From 10-11AM central time you can join Bhante Sujatha for an opportunity to have laid back conversation\, engage in meditation and ask questions. \nThe cost is $10 and the proceeds go to help Bhante’s many charity projects in Sri Lanka. \nZoom link will be emailed to you one hour prior to the start of the meeting!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/sunday-morning-coffee-with-bhante-sujatha-via-zoom/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR