Bhante Sujatha

Healing Through Loving-Kindness
2023-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Realms Within, 2800 W Sahara Ave, Suite 3A, Las Vegas, NV 89102

Healing Through Loving-Kindness A Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
2023-01-16 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | 2800 West Sahara Avenue,#Suite 3A,Las Vegas,89102,US
“Inside us is a great power to heal. It is always trying to do it’s job, we only have to get
ourselves out of the way to let it work.”
Connect to your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Bhante Sujatha, in this two-
hour workshop and guided meditation.
For more than 25 years Bhante Sujatha has been sharing the message of Loving-Kindness and
the practical application of meditation experience with people all over the world. Profound in
its simplicity, the message and teachings in this workshop have been life-changing for many of
its participants, regardless of religious background. The teaching is centered around the
cultivation of self-love. Without a nurtured ability to practice healthy self-love, we cannot be
fully present to love anyone or anything else.
Activities in this program will include:
• Lecture: “What Is Loving-Kindness?”
• Instruction in the practice of Loving-Kindness.
• A blessing of healing energy with each individual.
 Guided mindfulness and loving-kindess meditation.
 Time for Questions & Answers.
Benefits of this beautiful workshop can include:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry, and depression.
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others.
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life.
• Insights into life’s purpose.
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment.
• Confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace.
COST: $40
About Bhante:
Bhante Sujatha, a 40+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the
world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those
seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple,
bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand.
A joyful, radiant, funny, and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can
only be found in deep silence. Bhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation, but
also, “teaching people how to be happy.” For more information visit Bhante’ s
website www.bhantesujatha.org

How to Live with Ease with Bhante Sujathe
2023-01-09 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Phoenix) | Sweatshop on Central, 100 East Camelback Rd., #156, Phoenix, AZ, 85012, United States
Do you long to live with more ease?
Are you searching for a reset to add more joy to your everyday life?
Are you too hard on yourself?
Do you need to practice but don’t know how?
Join Bhante Sujatha, the loving-kindness monk, discussion, meditation, silence, as we work to give you an inner tool chest of practices, wisdom, and resources for forgiveness in any situation.
Fee $35

How to Reduce Stress and Preserve Your Meditation Practice with Bhante Sujatha
2023-01-08 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Modern Yoga, 9619 N Hayden Rd #112, Scottsdale, AZ, United States, Arizona
Sticking with a mediation practice can be challenging, even for the most seasoned practitioner. In this 2-hour workshop, Bhante Sujatha will guide you through meditation, and discuss how to apply techniques to reinforce and maintain your current practice, develop a more sturdy practice for those finding it difficult to focus, and how to get started again for those who have been unable to get back after a long time.
In this motivational program, Bhante’s goal is to provide you with the confidence and tools you need to keep your mindful practice durable, and ever-present in your life.
Benefits of this workshop include:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry and depression
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life
• Insights into your life purpose
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment
• Working towards an unshakable inner peace
Fee $40
• Advanced registration required.
• Proceeds help support Bhante’s “Pregnant Mother’s Program” and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka.
• Choose Loving-Kindness Items and Bhante’s publications will be available for purchase on site, and Bhante will be able to for book signing following the program.
About Bhante:
Bhante Sujatha, a 40+ years Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. Bhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation, but also, “teaching people how to be happy.” For more information visit Bhante’ s website www.bhantesujatha.org

How to Empower your Mind” an Ancient wisdom practice with Bhante Sujatha
2023-01-05 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Phoenix) | Sozo Healing House, 51 W Elliot Rd., Ste 105, Tempe, AZ, 85284, United States
Rumi says “what you seek is seeking you”… perhaps it’s true. The evidence of the power of our minds is undeniable.. The ancient texts of the Buddha tell us that no external condition can be the cause of our happiness, only the mind has that ability. When people understand how they are influenced, the root causes of struggle and what we can do with our minds to make things better, sustainable happiness and radiant joy are the result. My life as a Buddhist monk has given me a front row seat to incredible transformation within so many people as I teach them how to empower the mind and cultivate the qualities that will help you find strength and happiness, as well as give you a burning desire to add more love to the world. When we understand our mind, we begin to re-shape our behavior and feelings about so many things… it’s the most loving act of service one can do for themselves and the world.

~Admission Fee is $40
~Advanced registration required, seating is limited
~Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mother’s and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka
~Book signing and Bhante’s Choose Loving Kindness items will be available to purchase
~Bring a blanket or pillow to sit on, some chairs will be provided if needed

About Bhante:
Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is the head monk / abbot of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center in Woodstock, IL.
Bhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation, but also, “teaching people how to be happy.

*Please contact us directly at sozohealinghouse@gmail.com to pay via Zelle with no transaction fee. Seating is limited so early registration is encouraged.

Preparing for a New Year: Meditate and Grow with Bhante Sujatha
2023-01-01 15:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | ZOOM
*This workshop is on Zoom only*
Preparing for a New Year:
Bhante Sujatha will be joining us via Zoom to help provide guidance and setting realistic goals for ourselves for 2023. With so much going on in our lives, this hour workshop will provide you with time to care for yourself and your mind. In a world filled with distractions and difficulties, it is important to learn how to invite a new way of thinking into our daily lives.
The benefits of this beautiful workshop include:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry, and depression;
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others;
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life;
• Insights into your life’s purpose;
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment;
• Attaining unshakable inner peace.
The fee is $30. The proceeds of this hour workshop go to the Mother and Infant hospitals that Bhante Sujatha works with in Sri Lanka to help them with funding that they are in constant need of due to the economy. Equipment such as incubators and ultrasound machines are scarce and Bhante hopes to be of great service to them.
This workshop is entirely on Zoom. Link will be emailed to you one hour prior to the start of class. This will be a great way to kick off the new year!

Arizona Dhamma Tour
2022-12-27 00:00 - 2023-01-16 23:30 (America/Chicago)

Preparing for a New Year: Sunrise Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
2022-12-24 06:00 - 19:30 (Pacific/Honolulu)
Locations: Lawn in front of Kihei Surfside Resort.
Please bring a towel or mat or chair to sit on.
Bhante Sujatha will be joining us in a sunrise meditation and Dharma talk to help
provide guidance and set realistic goals for ourselves for 2023. With so much
going on in our lives, this hour class will provide you with time to care for yourself
and your mind. In a world filled with distractions and difficulties, it is important to
learn how to invite a new way of thinking into our daily lives.
The benefits of this beautiful class include:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry, and depression;
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others;
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life;
• Insights into your life’s purpose;
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment;
• Attaining unshakable inner peace.
The suggested donation is $10.
The proceeds of this hour workshop will go to the Mother and Infant hospitals
that Bhante Sujatha works with in Sri Lanka. It will help them with funding. They
are in constant need due to the state of the economy. Equipment such as
incubators and ultrasound machines are scarce and Bhante hopes to be of great
service to them.
This will be a great way to kick off the new year!

Blessing for the New Year and Holiday Season
2022-12-18 15:00 - 17:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Wailea Healing Center, 120 Kaukahi St., HI, US 96753, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Join the monastic team of the Blue Lotus Temple as they chant The Ratana Sutras, a 2600 year old chant The Buddha chanted for world-wide good health, healing and blessings.

How to Empower your Mind
2022-12-15 22:00 - 23:30 (America/Chicago) | Mindful Living Group 1300 Holopono Rd Suite 108 Kihei, HI 96753 United States
Join visiting Monk from Sri Lanka, Bhante Sujatha, in a journey to connecting with the power of the mind. Bhante is a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, singularly focused on adding more love in the world. He teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence.
Bhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation, but also, “teaching people how to be happy.”

How to empower your mind
2022-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 (Pacific/Honolulu) | Wailea Healing Center, 120 Kaukahi St., HI, US 96753, Kihei, HI, 96753, United States
Known as the loving kindness monk Bhante Sujatha is a joy to listen to and be around. Full of wisdom, love and very down to earth. He is a breathe of fresh air. This will be his forth time to visit the center and all proceeds will go to his charity in Sri Lanka.

Maui Hawaii Dharma Tour
2022-12-12 00:00 - 2022-12-26 23:30 (America/Chicago)

Annual New Year Blessing Ceremony
2022-12-10 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center, 221 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098
Join us at the temple for blessings for the New Year. We invite you to experience the incredible chanting of the monastics in the Dhamma hall at the temple. This is a time for our Sangha to come together as a community and receive blessings of peace, wellness and fulfillment as we enter the new year. No registration is required.
Please feel free to bring any item that you wish to have blessed.
As this is a very special annual ceremony, we invite you to donate if you are able. You may do so here: https://bluelotus.kindful.com/?campaign=1089936
or to sponsor a visiting monastic click here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sponsor-a-monk-or-nun-for-2022-new-years-blessing-tickets-428597616007?fbclid=IwAR31U5C7150OsgajubEMde9qMPJNG908Gy25YicbE7nOMyiTtxSasGX9_eE

An Evening of Guided Meditation with Bhante Sujatha (online event)
2022-12-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Online Event
Feeling stressed? Difficulty sleeping? Try guided meditation! Doctors all agree that meditation is a wonderful tool for stress reduction and relaxation. NO prior meditation experience is needed to join us for this lovely evening which can be comfortably and safely done from your home as you attend online via Zoom.
Moonflower Yoga is excited to have Bhante Sujatha lead one-hour guided meditations for the studio. Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is the head monk / abbot of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center in Woodstock, IL. Please note that a portion of the proceeds from this evening’s event go to Bhante’s “Mothers & Incubator Project” in Sri Lanka.
Fee: $25 per person
Register: You must register and purchase your spot in advance to attend this event. Register from the Schedule tab on the moonfloweryoga.com website and follow the simple registration and payment steps. All PAID participants will receive a Zoom invitation email approximately 1-2 days before the event with the info to join us.

Meditation for the Holiday Season with Bhante Sujatha
2022-12-06 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | just plain yoga studio, 300 Corporate Center Drive Suite #102 , Camp Hill, PA, United States, Pennsylvania
Bhante Sujatha shares his wisdom and meditation practice with us to help us enjoy the holiday season and all that it brings! Embrace the ups and downs of the season by establishing a firm grounding in your practice of self-reflection. The more you love yourself, the more you can love others.
Proceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and incubator project in Sri Lanka.
7:00pm to 8:00pm
Benefits of this beautiful workshop are:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry and depression
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others.
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life.
• Insights into your life purpose.
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment.
• Attaining unshakable inner peace.

How To Empower Your Mind: An Ancient Wisdom Practice with Bhante Sujatha
2022-12-04 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Happy Hour Yoga
Buddha says “what you seek is seeking you”… perhaps it’s true. The evidence of the power of our minds is undeniable. The ancient texts of the Buddha tell us that no external condition can be the cause of our happiness, only the mind has that ability. When people understand how they are influenced, the root causes of struggle and what we can do with our minds to make things better, sustainable happiness and radiant joy are the result. My life as a Buddhist monk has given me a front row seat to incredible transformation within so many people as I teach them how to empower the mind and cultivate the qualities that will help you find strength and happiness, as well as give you a burning desire to add more love to the world. When we understand our mind, we begin to re-shape our behavior and feelings about so many things… it’s the most loving act of service one can do for themselves and the world.
The cost of this workshop is $40.
Proceeds go to Bhante’s Pregnant Mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka.
Choose loving kindness T Shirts and other items will be available to purchase.
Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focused on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is the head monk / abbot of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center in Woodstock, IL.

Saturday Morning Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
2022-12-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center, 221 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098
This Saturday, December 3 from 10-11AM, Bhante Sujatha will be giving a talk on how we can integrate our practice into everyday life. It may seem like a daunting task to find time in our busy lives, but he will provide tools and guidance. We look forward to seeing you! In person only. Masks are optional.

Louisiana Dhamma Tour
2022-11-25 00:00 - 2022-11-26 23:30 (America/Chicago)

Sound Healing and Meditation with Andrea Mihalik
2022-11-22 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago)
Service Description
Intimate evening at State of yoga with a theme of Loving Kindness. Synergy of Sound Healing journey and loving kindness meditation guided by Buddhist monk Bhante Sujatha. Session closes with a sharing circle and conversation. You will have opportunity to buy blessed mala beads and Bhante’s books. Bhante is an abbot and spiritual director of Blue Lotus Temple, a Buddhist temple and meditation center that serves thousands of people locally and even more all over the world. Bhante leads more than 380 meditations a year, for which he travels hundreds of thousands of miles. He speaks to colleges and universities across the world, leads small group retreats, and consults with corporate giants, teaching them all that love is the way and peace is a constant practice.

Healing & Meditation with Buddhist Monk Bhante Sujatha and Baba Pearson
2022-11-20 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 2406 NW 7th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-7712, United States
Connect to your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Bhante Sujatha, the Loving Kindness Monk. Originally from Sri Lanka, Bhante now resides in Woodstock, IL where he founded and is the head monk of the Blue Lotus Temple. This 4-hour workshop has been life-changing for many of its participants, regardless of religious background. The teaching is centered around the cultivation of self love, for without healthy self love, you cannot be fully present to love anyone or anything else. May you be well, may you be happy, may you be peaceful! https://bhantesujatha.org/
Activities will include:
* Discussion: “What Is Loving-Kindness?”
* Meditation: Learning the practice of Loving Kindness meditation
* Healing: A profound blessing of healing energy with each individual
Benefits of this beautiful workshop include:
* Reduced stress, anxiety, worry and depression
* Healing and enhancing relationships with others.
* Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life.
Baba Pearson is a widely sought after holistic counselor, advisor, and teacher who has counseled hundreds of men, women, and youth for more than 27 years to regain or maintain health & vitality through positive health practices & healthy food choices. As an advanced vegan & raw food therapist, Baba Pearson teaches food preparation classes and promotes natural living & regenerative nutrition for individuals and families.
This workshop will be held outdoors at The Blue Oasis, a serene private event space in Fort Lauderdale (2406 NW 7th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311). Rain or shine! If the weather brings rain, we will move the event indoors. Please bring a journal, water, and something comfortable to sit on (blanket, yoga mat, or chair). A light healthy snack will be provided.
The ticket for Bhante’s Healing Session and Meditation is $27 (all proceeds go to Bhante’s charities in Sri Lanka dedicated to pregnant women, children, and families). Space is limited. Advanced registration required.
Bhante’s 4-hour workshop will be followed by an optional 2-hour Blue Oasis outdoor sauna sweat and detoxification for an additional $27 fee to be paid on site.
Healing & Meditation with Buddhist Monk Bhante Sujatha and Baba Pearson image
Healing & Meditation with Buddhist Monk Bhante Sujatha and Baba Pearson image

Day Retreat w/Buddhist Monk Bhante Sujatha & Pranic Healer Agustina Caminos
2022-11-19 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Tierra Santa Healing House 3201 Collins Avenue Miami Beach, FL 33140 United States
Join us for a one day retreat with Buddhist Monk Bhante Sujatha and Agustina Caminos, Pranic Healing Instructor & Yoga/Meditation Teacher. We will meditate, study, and move together as we explore the topic:
“How to Preserve Your Practice”
In this workshop, Bhante Sujatha will guide you through Loving Kindness meditation and discuss how to maintain your practice, no matter how long you have been doing so. We understand that sticking with your practice can be difficult at times. Bhante’s goal is to provide you with the confidence and tools you need to keep your mindful practice ever-present in your life.
Schedule
10:00 am – Yoga with Agustina Caminos
11:15 am – Loving Kindness Meditation and Discussion with Bhante
12:30 pm – Lunch (Provided on site and included in ticket price)
1:30 pm – Sutras study with Bhante
3:00 pm – Twin Hearts Meditation with Agustina
4:00 pm – Closing Ceremony, Blessings, and Noble Friendship Bracelet Exchange with Bhante
*Bhante will offer book signings and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for sale to raise funds for charities in Sri Lanka
When: Saturday November 19, 2022
Time: from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
Where: Tierra Santa Yoga Studio, Faena Hotel, Miami Beach
About Bhante:
Bhante Sujatha is joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, originally from Sri Lanka. He is singularly focused on adding more love in the world by teaching loving-kindness meditation and core Buddhist principles in a way that is practical and easy to understand. When not traveling around the world to connect with his students, Bhante resides in Woodstock, IL as the abbot and head monk of his beloved Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center.
For more information visit Bhante’ s website www.bhantesujatha.org

Meditation at Life Gardening Tools
2022-11-14 19:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | Life Gardening Tools, 4487 N. University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351
EVENT – LAUDERHILL Monday
11/14/22 @ 8:00–8:30 p.m.
Meditation at Life Gardening Tools After Kemetic Yoga Class ($10 Suggested Donation)
Life Gardening Tools, 4487 N. University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33351

Experience the health benefits of meditation practice! Life Gardening Tools welcomes Buddhist monk Bhante Sujatha to guide us through the gentle practice of loving-kindness mediation: May you be well, may you be happy, may you be peaceful.
This introduction to meditation will take place from 8:00pm-8:30pm immediately after the Kemetic Yoga class offered at 7:00pm-8:00pm.
About Life Gardening Tools:
Life Gardening Tools is a holistic health and wellness Hub that just expanded and opened doors in Florida. We believe in empowering our community to achieve higher levels of health. Mind, Body, Soul healing is the holistic app people and businesses grow. Our space includes physical and metaphysical wellness products that harness the healing powers of crystals, botanicals, and herbs.
https://www.lifegardeningtools.com/pages/about-us
https://www.instagram.com/lifegardeningtools/
About Bhante:
Bhante Sujatha is joyful, radiant, funny, yet serious monk, originally from Sri Lanka. He is singularly focused on adding more love in the world by teaching loving-kindness meditation and core Buddhist principles in a way that is practical and easy to understand. When not traveling around the world to connect with his students, Bhante resides in Woodstock, IL as the abbot and head monk of his beloved Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center.
For more information visit Bhante’ s website www.bhantesujatha.org
https://www.facebook.com/bhante.sujatha/
https://www.instagram.com/bhantesujatha70/
http://linkedin.com/in/bhante-sujatha-834b5923

Sunset Meditation and Sound Journey
2022-11-13 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | 1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
11/13/22 @ 5:00–7:00 p.m. EVENT – MIAMI BEACH
Sunset Meditation & Sound Journey at South Pointe w/ Fabiola ($15 Suggested Donation)
1 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
(on the grass near the water, in between Washington Ave. and Smith & Wollensky Restaurant)
Click Here for Tickets!
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A Gentle Introduction to Buddhism: My Life as a Monk
2022-11-12 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 12418 Northeast 4th Avenue North Miami, FL 33161 United States
“Harvest Celebration and Bonfire at Casa Fe w/ Special Guest Bhante Sujatha: Music, Song, Dance, Capoeira, Storytelling, Soup, Vendors, and
“A Gentle Introduction to Buddhism:
My Life as a Monk”

Check here for tickets –
https://copperbridge.org/casa-fe/

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Miami FL Dharma Tour
2022-11-11 00:00 - 2022-11-23 23:30 (America/Chicago)

Sunday Morning Coffee with Bhante Sujatha via Zoom
2022-10-23 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago) | Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center, 221 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098
About this event

Join Bhante Sujatha on Sunday, October 23, from 10-11AM (central time) via Zoom for meditation, casual conversation and an opportunity to ask any questions.
The donation for the class is $10 which goes to Bhante Sujatha’s charity project to help provide supplies to mothers and babies in Peradeinye, Sri Lanka – Bhante’s home town.
Zoom link will be emailed to you one hour prior to the start of meditation.

Healing through Loving Kindless with Bhante Sujatha
2022-10-05 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomington, IL, US 61701
*If you would rather join virtually, please email us at carmen@mainstreetyoga.com when you enroll to have the link sent 30min prior to the event.
**Masks will be required for attending in person.
Connect with your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Bhante Sujatha, Buddhist monk from Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock, IL. This 90min workshop has been life-changing for many of its participants, regardless of religious background. The teaching is centered around the cultivation of self love, for without healthy self love, you cannot be fully present to love anyone or anything else.
activities will include:
• Lecture: “What Is Loving-Kindness?”
• Learning the practice of Loving-Kindness
• A profound blessing of healing energy with each individual
Benefits of this beautiful workshop are:
• Reduced stress, anxiety, worry and depression
• Healing and enhancing relationships with others.
• Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in your life.
• Insights into your life purpose.
• Awakening to the blessings of the present moment.
• Attaining unshakable inner peace.
COST: $40
Proceeds go to to Bhante’s Incubator Project in Sri Lanka
Bhante does his book signing after workshop and his Cds also avilable to purches
Bhante Sujatha, a 30+ year Buddhist Monk, is singularly focuses on adding more love in the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. A joyful, radiant, funny and wildly energetic monk, Bhante will help you obtain peace that can only be found in deep silence. He is originally from Sri Lanka and is the head monk / abbot of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple in Woodstock IL.

Awakening in the Midst of Life - Meditation for Inner Recognition
2022-10-03 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Bloomington, IL, US 61701
*Please email carmen@mainstreetyoga.com if you wish to attend this event virtually.*
Join Bhante Sujatha to reflect on our inner and outer life. How to establish and preserve your meditation practice and take that practice from the “cushion ” out into our daily lives.
Meditation and discussion.
BIO INFO; Bhante Sujatha, originally from Sri Lanka, is the Abbot of the Blue Lotus Temple. A 40+ year Buddhist Monk and longtime practitioner of meditation, he has dedicated his life to adding more love to the world. Bhante teaches loving-kindness meditation to people around the globe for all those seeking the art of happiness and contentment. His approach to meditation is deep and simple, bringing core Buddhist teachings to everyone in a way that is practical and easy to understand. Join him for a 2-hour workshop. He shares his own spiritual journey and teaches simple and effective ways for you to live your fullest and most meaningful life.
COST: $40
Proceeds go to Bhante’s “Mothers & Incubator Project” in Sri Lanka. Bhante does his book signing after the workshop, and his Loving Kindness T-Shirts, & CDs will also be available for purchase.

2022 Precepts Ceremony Registration
2022-10-01 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center, 221 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098
Our annual precepts ceremony is approaching and will take place on October 1st at 10AM.
Buddhist precepts are a code of ethics that one may choose to follow and commit to. There are three tiers of precepts that we perform each year:
5 Precepts:
1. I undertake the training rule to refrain from the destruction of life.
2. I undertake the training rule to refrain from taking what is not given.
3. I undertake the training rule to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the training rule to refrain from false speech.
5. I undertake the training rule of abstinence from the states of heedlessness and carelessness caused by liquors, wines and other intoxicants.
The 8 Lifetime Precepts:
The Eight Lifetime Precepts:
1. I undertake the training rule to refrain from the destruction of life.
2. I undertake the training rule to refrain from taking what is not given.
3. I undertake the training rule to refrain from sexual misconduct.
4. I undertake the training rule to refrain from false speech.
5. I undertake the training rule to refrain from malicious speech.
6. I undertake the training rule to refrain from harsh speech.
7. I undertake the training rule to refrain from useless speech, or idle chatter.
8. I undertake the training rule to abstain from wrong livelihood and from states of heedlessness caused by liquors, wines and other intoxicants.
The Ten Perfections (Bodhisattva Vows):
1. I undertake the quality of Generosity.
2. I undertake the quality of Virtue.
3. I undertake the quality of Renunciation.
4. I undertake the quality of Wisdom.
5. I undertake the quality of Energy.
6. I undertake the quality of Patience.
7. I undertake the quality of Truthfulness.
8. I undertake the quality of Determination.
9. I undertake the quality of Lovingkindness.
10. I undertake the quality of Equanimity.
If you are looking to take the 5 precepts, we suggest that you have been practicing meditation for at least 6 months. For 8 precepts, you should have experience with 5 precepts for at least one year.
*IF YOU WISH TO RENEW YOUR PRECEPTS, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER FOR ALL THREE COURSES – however it is highly recommended that you do attend at least one class to get a better understanding of the process of this year’s ceremony*
Please register for one of the following categories after you have completed your class(es):
5 Precepts, 8 Precepts, Bodhisattva Vows, or Renewal on October 1st.
Dress code for precept takers: Men taking precepts should wear white, khaki, or blue pants, and a white shirt. Women may wear the same, or a white dress. Short pants, short skirts, and sleeveless shirts and blouses are not appropriate.
Dress code for Bodhisattva Vows: Men and women who take Bodhisattva vows should wear all white clothes, if possible. If you have a Khata (white silk scarf), please bring it. If you don’t, we have some available at the Temple. White is representative of the principles of purity but it is also considered the color of knowledge and longevity and symbolizes the purity of the Buddha’s Teaching and the liberation it brings.
If you are able, please bring some flowers for the Buddha.
For the ceremony the suggested donation is $75 which greatly helps with temple operations as well as the funding for the ceremony itself. We understand that times have been difficult for many people financially over the last year and have a variety of payment options that we can arrange. Please email the temple if you have any questions: office@bluelotustemple.org
*Please be sure to make your donation prior to attending the ceremony*

Introduction to Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
2022-09-29 18:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center, 221 Dean Street Woodstock, IL 60098
Meditation is training to bring clarity and simplicity into your daily life. It is possible for everyone.
This 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.
There 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.
This is an in-person class at the temple.
