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SUMMARY:Practical Sutra Study Online with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“Buddha vacana” (the Buddha’s words) are lifestyles. \nI have observed and interacted with many scholars pursuing the teaching of the Buddha through academic practices. I myself have done this as part of my monk’s training\, and know it is very important for our growth as monks\, for the purpose of making the Dhamma accessible to people\, and for the purpose of protecting the life of the Buddha Dhamma. \nStudying these beautiful teachings is important\, but we also have to understand that if they are not put into a daily practice\, they serve as much purpose as a book collecting dust on the shelf. I do not think the Buddha intended for the teachings to simply be collected and memorized\, but to be understood and applied. \nAs I understand at this time in my practice\, there are two Dharmas: \n1. Head Dharma \n2. Heart Dharma \nI have met practitioners and students all over the world\, and many of them approach the teaching from either one of these aspects\, but it is my wish for people to develop both. \nTaking into consideration requests from students across the nation for more sutra studies\, I have decided to create this “Practical Sutra Study Session” as a monthly program designed to give more support to those on the path of self awareness. \nI hope that you can join\, and come together with noble friends to deepen our practice together. \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT CAN’T JOIN?\nNOT TO WORRY!\nA RECORDING OF THE EVENT IS SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS! \nTo register for this event\, please click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/practical-sutra-study-online-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240720T203000
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Meditation on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Thanks to the loving responses and requests we received following the first full moon meditation\, we are pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in July!\nWe hope that you can join in! \nWANT TO PARTICIPATE BUT CAN’T JOIN?\nNOT TO WORRY!\nA RECORDING OF THE EVENT IS SENT TO ALL REGISTERED GUESTS!\n_________ \nThe full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries\, particularly in Bhante’s home country\, Sri Lanka. \nBhante likes to call the full moon day\, a spiritual day for people who are seeking to travel on an inner journey. \nIn this online\, guided meditation\, Bhante Sujatha teaches about the tradition of practicing during the full moon\, and the value of keeping connected to your practice by goal setting and making it sacred. \nTo learn more and register for this event\, click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/full-moon-meditation-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Online Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240407T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240407T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T151634Z
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SUMMARY:From the Inside Out: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Many of us exist in an environment that endorses the metric of success as achieving fame and gaining possessions. In this context\, the more we earn\, the more we desire. Many people have more than humans have ever had in the past\, and yet the happiness and peace we are all seeking continues to move further and further away. \nThis is not a rare condition; we can see the burning desire within ourselves and so many people to love more deeply\, to live more fully and to find sustainable\, sturdy happiness. \nThe remedy that many religions and wisdom teachers offer to quench this desire is the teaching of compassion and charitable actions. These teachings are of great value\, but outward actions alone will not resolve a crisis of internal peace. Not yet have we seen someone find true inner peace and happiness without first loving themselves. \nWe cannot count on anything we find outside as a permanent solution that will sustain our happiness\, but we can find the love within us to always protect ourselves. Learning to listen inwardly is how we discover joy and an unshakable peace that when fully developed can never be taken away. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/from-the-inside-out-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Flow Yoga Ho-Ho_Kus\, 22 Hollywood Avenue\, Ho-Ho-Kus\, NJ\, 07423\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240330T175925Z
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SUMMARY:Finding Happiness & Contentment in the Western World: A Mindfulness Workshop
DESCRIPTION:“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites us all. Nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. \nStill\, regardless of our economic or social position\, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way\, happiness seems to exist as a mysterious wind that comes in\, fills us with joy\, and then leave as unpredictably as when it arrived.  We search for ways to capture it\, to keep it around and within us for the long term\, but inevitably it escapes us and we find ourselves searching again. \nIn this workshop\, Bhante Sujatha teaches us that although we can’t buy or build happiness\, we can cultivate a simple mindfulness practice in our daily lives that leads to a sustainable contentment which can permeate every aspect of our lives. \n  \nTo learn more about this event and Jaimie Surya Yoga please visit: https://www.jamiesuryayoga.com/workshops
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/finding-happiness-contentment-in-the-western-world-a-mindfulness-workshop/
LOCATION:Jamie Surya Yoga\, 222 Ash St.\, Piermont\, NY\, 10968\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240404T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240404T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T151254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T151254Z
UID:58143-1712257200-1712262600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Your Loss is Your Gain: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“When you are able to experience gain and loss with an equal mind\, you realize a rare freedom found in this world.” \nWe have all experienced success and failure\, praise and blame\, gain and loss. How do we feel after these experiences? How do we remember them? Our emotional connection to these extremes is undeniable\, but we don’t always examine their long term effects\, nor the middle ground between them. Recognizing and understanding the shifting of our emotions by outward influences is something we can realize both on and off the cushion\, and allow us to experience and interact with the world in peaceful and purposeful ways. \nHosted by Namaste Organic Spa and held at The Unitarian Church of Ridgewood\, join Bhante Sujatha in this two-hour workshop to explore how mindfulness and meditation practice can help you to clearly process the subtle reactions and patterns we develop when we experience gain and loss. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/your-loss-is-your-gain-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240401T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T150941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T063239Z
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SUMMARY:How to Empower Your Mind: An Ancient Wisdom Practice
DESCRIPTION: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 clearly understand how they are influenced\, the root causes of struggle and what we can do with our minds to make things better are revealed. The result is sustainable happiness and radiant joy. \nMy life as a Buddhist monk has given me a front row seat to the incredible transformations that have developed within so many people as I teach them how to empower their minds. Cultivating these qualities will help you too find strength and happiness\, as well as nurture in 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. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/how-to-empower-your-mind-an-ancient-wisdom-practice/
LOCATION:Beck Wellness Center\, 490 Lakehurst Road\, Tom's River\, NJ\, 08755\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240328T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T150714Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T150714Z
UID:58139-1711650600-1711656000@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Healing Your Wounded Heart: A Mindfulness Workshop at Yoga with Love
DESCRIPTION:“Working with people for more than 40 years as a monk and a friend\, I have come to know we all show up to life with wounds from our past. Childhood\, trauma\, suffering of all shapes and sizes. We all have wounds on our heart that effect how we feel\, think\, and how we interact with the larger world. Healing our wounded hearts is the work of this lifetime.” \nAllowing our heart to heal means we create the space to authentically feel and acknowledge the truth of suffering and the path to the end of this suffering. By putting in the right effort\, we can activate our natural healing systems. Instead of trying to “get over” our pains\, we learn to let go of the mental habits that reopen the wounds again and again. \nIn this 2-hour workshop\, Bhante Sujatha will guide us through the process of approaching our wounds with gentleness and grace\, and prepare you with the tools to let the healing process inside our hearts begin. \nFacing our suffering is not an easy process\, but we can come together in love and truth to move forward. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/healing-your-wounded-heart-a-mindfulness-workshop-at-yoga-with-love/
LOCATION:Yoga With Love\, 417 Euclid Avenue\, Loch Arbor\, NJ\, 07711\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240326T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240326T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T150306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T063142Z
UID:58135-1711476000-1711483200@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Awakening in the Midst of Life: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Life doesn’t take a time out for us\, even when we feel like we need it. But we have the power to take our mind out of life\, and can use this ability to observe it clearly. This is the way we bring our practice off of the cushion and into the midst of life. By learning to keep our mind open and aware throughout the day\, we discover the true application of mindfulness practice. \nIn this workshop\, Bhante Sujatha will guide you through techniques that help to dissolve the lines between the “beginning” and “ending” of a meditation practice\, and discover that mindfulness is an ongoing process that becomes a companion in life. \nIn this program suitable for both new and seasoned practitioners\, we will learn how to measure our responses\, become more adaptive\, reduce conflict\, and manage emotions. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha in this workshop to learn that in both good times and bad\, we always have the choice to step back and see what is happening. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/awakening-in-the-midst-of-life-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:With Intentions Holistic Studio\, 1700 Main Street\, Lake Como\, NJ\, 07719\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240326T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T145718Z
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SUMMARY:Guided Meditation at Belmar Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a seasoned practitioner or new to the practice\, Bhante Sujatha will help you to learn and apply time tested tools for the development of mindfulness in day to day life. \nThis is a donation based event and Choose Loving Kindness items will be on sale to help raise funds for Bhante Sujatha’s charitable work. \nBhante has been working to help the people in the developing nation of Sri Lanka for more than 25 years by building homes\, providing materials to schools and students\, food for the hungry\, equipment for hospitals\, medicine for the sick\, and so much more. Leading by example with tireless effort\, Bhante Sujatha never forgets that this work cannot be done by him alone. Without the support of friends and students all over the world\, these services helping those in need in Sri Lanka would not exist. \nIf you would like to spend some time investing in yourself\, and want to feel good knowing that your investment will go even further\, this event is for you. \nThis is the perfect opportunity to remember that by nurturing yourself\, you nurture the world. We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to do just that! \nAbout Bhante: \nBhante 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.”
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/guided-meditation-at-belmar-public-library/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240301T063617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240301T063659Z
UID:58161-1711395000-1711398600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Full Moon Meditation on Zoom with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:With all the great responses and requests that we received after the first\, full moon online meditation\, we are pleased to announce a new program for the full moon day in March! \nThe full moon day is a very important one in Buddhist countries\, particularly in Bhante’s home country\, Sri Lanka. \nBhante likes to call the full moon day a spiritual day for people who are seeking to travel on an inner journey. \nIn this online\, guided meditation\, Bhante Sujatha teaches about the tradition of practing during the full moon\, and the value of keeping connected to your practice by goal setting and making it sacred. \nPlease join Bhante and spiritual friends from wherever you to come together to make time for yourself and apply techniques that can help to eliminate your negativities and sooth the soul within you. \nActivities in this program will include: \n\nLecture: “The Ocean and the Tides”\nGuided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation.\nTime for Questions & Answers.\n\nBenefits of this program can include: \n\nReduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression.\nHealing and enhancing relationships with others.\nGaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life.\nAwakening to the blessings of the present moment.\nDeveloping confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace.\n\nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/full-moon-meditation-on-zoom-with-bhante-sujatha/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240324T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T145108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T145108Z
UID:58130-1711303200-1711310400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Making Peace with the Past: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Memory is the faculty in which the mind stores and remembers information.  Our memories are emotional imprints.  Whenever a memory arises\, whether good or bad\, we are no longer in the present moment. A good memory can feel so good and joyful\, and help influence our actions in the present moment. When we have labeled a memory as a bad one\, it can feel painful and scary\, which also influences our actions in the present moment. \n\nMany of us are stuck in old memories that keep influencing the present.  We often don’t know how to deal with them\, how to let them move through our emotions with ease and let them go. We struggle with who to talk with\, often keeping thoughts deep inside to rot like an apple at the bottom of a fruit bowl. \n\nJoin Bhante Sujatha in this workshop exploring how to heal the pain caused by the influence of memories. Bhante will guide you through specific steps to make peace with the past once and for all\, and carry our memories\, both good and bad\, as sacred mile markers on our journey\, but not as a GPS for the future. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/making-peace-with-the-past-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Xhale Hot Yoga\, 528 Arnold Avenue\, Point Pleasant\, NJ\, 08742\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240324T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240324T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T144413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T144622Z
UID:58126-1711285200-1711292400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Living Our Values Everyday (L.O.V.E.)
DESCRIPTION:All the time we talk about love\, we hear it in the media\, we see it portrayed everywhere\, and we describe all the things we “love” without thinking twice. \nBut what do we really mean when we talk about love? How can we use the same term for how we feel about a food to describe the way we feel about another person? \nLove is an action. Love is a value. Before we can truly declare that we love something\, we have to define ourselves and our own values first. Once we clearly understand these principles\, we can then present our true intentions in ways that show the depth of our words\, and give gravity beyond terms alone. \nTo truly give love\, we have to understand\, nurture\, and love ourselves first. This is the cultivation that we will be able to share\, and there will be no misunderstand when we act in alignment with our values. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha to reflect on understanding what “love” really means to you\, and how to bring it to your life and whatever you cherish\, every single day. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/living-our-values-everyday-l-o-v-e/
LOCATION:Monmouth Beach Yoga & Wellness\, 36 Beach Road\, Suite 10\, Monmouth Beach\, NJ 07750
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T144132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T144729Z
UID:58123-1711206000-1711213200@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Being Your Own Best Friend: A Mindfulness Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:What is the nature of friendship? Our friends are those who we depend on; who we look to in order to belong\, who we wish to help in their time of need\, and who we seek for comfort and counsel. We spend so much time trying to invest in our status and our relationships in order to find fulfillment\, and in doing so we frequently forget our own well-being\, or put our own selves at the bottom of our list. \nIn my experience\, whether the relationship is with a family member\, spouse\, or friend\, these still exist outside of our inner world\, and no dissatisfaction can be completely resolved from the outside. To find true peace and happiness we must start working from the inside out; we must understand our true nature and work to create peace inside ourselves. It is only when we can be a noble friend to ourselves\, that we can be a noble friend to another. There is no way out but in. \nJoin\, Bhante Sujatha\, in this 2-hour workshop for an open conversation about our habit of seeking outward gratification\, and the path to discovering our inner value in order to learn how to authentically love ourselves and become our own best friends. \n  \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/being-your-own-best-friend-a-mindfulness-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:The Atlantic Club\, 1904 Atlantic Avenue\, Manasquan\, NJ\, 08736\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T143819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T144809Z
UID:58120-1711191600-1711198800@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Healing Through Loving-Kindness
: A Workshop & Guided Meditation With Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Connect to your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Bhante Sujatha\, in this two-hour workshop and guided meditation. \nFor 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. \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/healing-through-loving-kindness-a-workshop-guided-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Beck Wellness Center\, 490 Lakehurst Road\, Tom's River\, NJ\, 08755\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240322T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240322T180000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240226T143107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240226T143107Z
UID:58117-1711125000-1711130400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Author Reading and Guided Meditation at Brielle Public Library
DESCRIPTION:In this program Bhante Sujatha will conduct a reading from the popular book compiling 15 of his talks: “Empty\, Empty\, Happy\, Happy – The Essential Teachings of a Simple Monk.” \nIncluded in this program\, Bhante will conduct a guided loving-kindness meditation session\, and open time for question and answers from the audience. \nEach guest to this event will receive their own copy of “Empty\, Empty\, Happy\, Happy” and following the program have an opportunity to meet Bhante and get their copy signed! \nTo Register Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/author-reading-and-guided-meditation-at-brielle-public-library/
LOCATION:Brielle Public Library\, 610 South Street\, Brielle\, NJ\, 08730\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240317T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240229T013028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T013028Z
UID:58153-1710698400-1710702000@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Venerable Bhante Sujatha of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center will be returning to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva this Sunday at 6pm to lead meditation and discussion. Event is free and all are welcome!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/buddhist-meditation-and-discussion-3/
LOCATION:102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134\, 102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240315T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240229T013346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T013346Z
UID:58156-1710527400-1710532800@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Meditation with Bhante Sujatha : A Workshop
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-a-workshop/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240310T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240229T012927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T012927Z
UID:58151-1710093600-1710097200@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Venerable Bhante Sujatha of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center will be returning to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva this Sunday at 6pm to lead meditation and discussion. Event is free and all are welcome!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/buddhist-meditation-and-discussion-2/
LOCATION:102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134\, 102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240229T012754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T012754Z
UID:58148-1709488800-1709492400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Buddhist Meditation and Discussion
DESCRIPTION:The Venerable Bhante Sujatha of the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center will be returning to the Unitarian Universalist Society of Geneva this Sunday at 6pm to lead meditation and discussion. Event is free and all are welcome!
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/buddhist-meditation-and-discussion/
LOCATION:102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134\, 102-112 S 2nd St\, Geneva\, IL\, United States\, Illinois 60134
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240225T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240207T162954Z
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UID:58114-1708851600-1708873200@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Finding Inner Peace: Day Retreat with Bhante Sujatha at Blue Lotus Temple
DESCRIPTION:Day to day life can be very hectic and it’s easy to feel busy\, distracted much of the time\, overwhelmed with work\, family\, and other responsibilities. This can often result in a lack of focus or concentration\, and lead to feelings of anxiety\, sadness\, or frustration. Developing a mindfulness practice can aid in finding your inner Buddha-Nature for the development of inner peace\, happiness\, contentment\, and joy.\nIn this retreat we will have group sutta and dharma discussions and activities. Bhante Sujatha will be guiding you through this wonderful day of self-exploration.\nFrom 9AM to 3PM we will be practicing loving kindness meditation\, talking about the Dharma and sutras\, walking meditation\, and we will have coffee and tea available. There will be a break for lunch where there will be traditional Sri Lankan food served buffet style. All will be vegan and gluten free.\nThe cost is $95 which will help Bhante Sujatha with his charity projects in Sri Lanka including raising funds for the women’s hospital in his hometown of Peradeniye\, Sri Lanka.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/finding-inner-peace-day-retreat-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,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240216T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240207T162725Z
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UID:58112-1708108200-1708115400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:How to Empower Your Mind: With Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“How to Empower your Mind”: an Ancient Wisdom Practice with Bhante Sujatha\nBuddha 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.\nBhante says: “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.”\nProceeds go to Bhante’s pregnant Mothers incubator Project in Sri Lanka.\nBhante does a book signing after the event and “choose loving kindness” Items are available to purchase.\nFee $40\nBhante 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 and Meditation Center in Woodstock\, IL.\nBhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation\, but also\, “teaching people how to be happy.”\nTickets: https://share.fitdegree.com/?share=658e1d8859299
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/how-to-empower-your-mind-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Sense of Samadhi\, 212 Bridge Street\, Yorkville IL Yorkville\, IL 60560
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240214T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240207T162021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T162021Z
UID:58110-1707937200-1707940800@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Valentine's Day Candlelight Meditation with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple for Valentine’s Day! We will have a guided meditation by candlelight with Bhante Sujatha who will also give a wonderful Dhamma talk. There is no cost to attend or registration required. In person only.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/valentines-day-candlelight-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Blue Lotus Temple Events,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T223000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240209T233000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20240207T161415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T161415Z
UID:58108-1707517800-1707521400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Concentration and Insight Meditation with Upul Gamage LIVE via Zoom and at Blue Lotus Temple
DESCRIPTION:Join us at the temple for Saturday meditation and Dhamma talk that is sure to inspire. We are delighted to have Upul Gamage\, Bhante Sujatha’s teacher return to the temple as a guest speaker via Zoom. He will be discussing “Concentration and Insight Meditation”.\nZoom Link:\nhttps://us06web.zoom.us/j/82272658562\nAbout Upul Gamage:\nUpul Nishantha Gamage\, present resident meditation teacher at Nilambe Buddhist Meditation Centre in Sri Lanka\, has been guiding thousands of people from different backgrounds who come to Nilambe to practice meditation. Upul started meditation in 1977\, at 13 years of age. At that time\, he was instrumental in establishing a Youth Society at a Buddhist Temple near his parents’ house and got involved in many activities as the Secretary of the Society. In late 80’s\, he had offered to help Godwin at a point where someone’s assistance with the activities at the Meditation Centre was vital.\nEver since he has been a very dear friend and an outstanding Dhamma teacher for thousands of people who attend programs conducted by him\, also many others who are yet to attend his programs and a counselor for those who are in need of counseling. Besides teaching at Nilambe\, Upul conducts programs at prisons\, schools\, monasteries\, private residences etc. He is regularly invited to conduct meditation retreats in Hong Kong\, Germany\, Switzerland and Sweden. According to his teaching\, practice of Meditation paves the path to help ourselves\, to understand ourselves and to change ourselves for better as we are becoming more and more mindful about all our day-to-day activities. Moreover\, Upul’s great ability to speak to our hearts and practical and philosophical way of presenting Dhamma has enormous power to make us practice Meditation in a joyful manner.
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/concentration-and-insight-meditation-with-upul-gamage-live-via-zoom-and-at-blue-lotus-temple/
LOCATION:Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center\, 221 Dean Street Woodstock\, IL 60098
CATEGORIES:Online,Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240127T203000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T150420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T150420Z
UID:58083-1706380200-1706387400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Healing Through Loving-Kindness: A Mindfulness Workshop at The Gathering Lighthouse
DESCRIPTION: “Inside us is a great power to heal. It is always trying to do its job\, we only have to get ourselves out of the way to let it work.” \n Connect to your natural healing power with the gentle guidance of Bhante Sujatha\, in this two-hour workshop and guided meditation. \nFor 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. \n\nActivities in this program will include: \n o   Lecture: “What Is Loving-Kindness?” \no   Instruction in the practice of Loving-Kindness. \no   A blessing of healing energy with each individual. \no   Guided mindfulness and loving-kindess meditation. \no   Time for Questions & Answers. \nBenefits of this beautiful workshop can include: \n o   Reduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression. \no   Healing and enhancing relationships with others. \no   Gaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life. \no   Insights into life’s purpose. \no   Awakening to the blessings of the present moment. \no   Confidence in attaining unshakable inner peace. \nTo Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/healing-through-loving-kindness-a-mindfulness-workshop-at-the-gathering-lighthouse/
LOCATION:The Gathering Lighthouse\, 26 N. Park Ave.\, Lombard\, IL\, 60148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231207T172720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231207T172720Z
UID:58031-1705690800-1705694400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Monthly Meditation with Bhante Sujatha at The Yoga Effect
DESCRIPTION:To Register\, Click: HERE \nEvery year Bhante Sujatha travels the world for more than 200 days sharing his message\, and we are pleased to announce that he has added several dates in his schedule to spend time with our community at The Yoga Effect. \nBhante believes his purpose is not only to teach meditation\, but also\, “teaching people how to be happy.” In these 60 minute gatherings\, you will have the chance to join with him and noble friends\, sharing an invaluable experience. \nThis is the perfect opportunity to remember that by nurturing yourself\, you nurture the world. We hope you will take advantage of this unique opportunity to do just that! \nActivities in this program will include: \n\n\nInstruction in the practice of meditation. \n\nGuided mindfulness and loving-kindness meditation\n\nTime for Questions & Answers \n\n\nBenefits of a regular meditation practice can include: \n\n\nReduced stress\, anxiety\, worry\, and depression. \n\n\nHealing and enhancing relationships with others. \n\n\nGaining a sense of empowerment over challenging issues in life. \n\n\nInsights into life’s purpose. \n\n\nAwakening to the blessings of the present moment. \n\nConfidence in attaining unshakable inner peace.\n\nAll proceeds benefit the Blue Lotus Temple and Bhante Sujatha’s\ncharity programs. \nTo Register\, Click: HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/monthly-meditation-with-bhante-sujatha-at-the-yoga-effect/
LOCATION:The Yoga Effect\, 1134 E Washington St.\, Grayslake\, Illinois\, 60030\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240115T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240115T170000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T145827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T145827Z
UID:58080-1705330800-1705338000@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:L.O.V.E. Living Our Values Everyday: A Mindfulness Workshop at the Sedona Center for Harmony
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Sedona Center for Harmony and Enrichment as Bhante Sujatha\, speaks on the topic of L.O.V.E.: Living Our Values Everyday.  \nAll the time we talk about love\, we hear it in the media\, we see it portrayed everywhere\, and we describe all the things we “love” without thinking twice. \nBut what do we really mean when we talk about love? How can we use the same term for how we feel about food to describe the way we feel about another person? \nLove is an action. Love is a value. Before we can truly declare that we love something\, we have to define ourselves and our own values first. Once we clearly understand these principles\, we can then present our true intentions in ways that show the depth of our words\, and give gravity beyond terms alone. \nTo truly give love\, we have to understand\, nurture\, and love ourselves first. This is the cultivation that we will be able to share\, and there will be no misunderstanding when we act in alignment with our values. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha to reflect on understanding what “love” really means to you\, and how to bring it to your life and whatever you cherish\, every single day. \nTo Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/l-o-v-e-living-our-values-everyday-a-mindfulness-workshop-at-the-sedona-center-for-harmony/
LOCATION:Sedona Center for Harmony and Enrichment\, 431 SR 179\, Suite A6\, Sedona\, AZ\, 86336\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T145421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T145421Z
UID:58077-1705233600-1705244400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Mindfulness for Everyday Life: A Meditation Workshop with Bhante Sujatha
DESCRIPTION:“The pursuit of happiness” is a common bond that unites so many of us — regardless of our economic or social position\, regardless of what we’ve acquired along the way\, nearly everyone on the planet is actively engaged in finding sustainable happiness. \nIt’s this mysterious wind that seems to come in\, fill us with joy\, then leave as unpredictably as it arrived. We search for ways to capture it\, to keep it around and within us long term\, but inevitably it escapes and we find ourselves searching again. \nHow can we obtain something we can’t buy or build? \nIn this 2-hour workshop\, Bhante Sujatha teaches that we can’t possess permanent happiness\, but we can redefine our understanding of what it is to be happy\, and how a simple mindfulness practice can cultivate sustainable peace that will permeate every aspect of our lives. \nJoin Bhante in the beautiful home of Stephanie Parker for an afternoon of joy\, fellowship\, insight\, and intention as you practice meditaiton and participate in an active discussion on the teachings of the Buddha and how to apply them in the modern world. \n  \nTo Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/mindfulness-for-everyday-life-a-meditation-workshop-with-bhante-sujatha/
LOCATION:The Home of S. Parker\, 5108 North 21st Street\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85016\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240112T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T144940Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T144940Z
UID:58074-1705078800-1705089600@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:New Year Blessing\, Sound Bath\, and Energy Healing at Authentic Yoga
DESCRIPTION:The new year is a time for healing\, setting intentions\, letting go of what is no longer serving us\, and clearing the way for unconditional love from ourselves and others. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha\, The Loving-Kindness monk\, this new year season for an unforgettable experience to initiate your new year with commitment and determination. \nA blessing ceremony is a mindful intention to contact and share that which is good\, particularly in a divine sense. Our practice will include connecting with the force of goodness inside each of us and then inviting this ‘energy’ into a particular situation to help the whole world. \nThis program begins with a brief\, inspiring talk by Bhante Sujatha on the benefits of creating\, refreshing\, and establishing a sturdy meditation practice in our lives in order to support the goals we set to be our best self\, followed by a guided meditation. \nBhante will then chant the Ratana Sutra\, a 2\,600-year-old Buddhist chant describing a wish for world-wide good health\, healing\, and blessings. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha and joyful friends as we come together as a spiritual community to experience the healing power of unconditional love and to receive well-wishes as you practice nobility and peace in this life. \nProceeds from this portion of the event go to Bhante’s pregnant mothers and Incubator Project in Sri Lanka \nBook signing and “Choose Loving Kindness” items will be available for purchase after the event. \nThe last portion of this event will be a crystal bowl soundbath with Penny Bailey and energy healing with Denise Knutson. Where you have the ability to lay down\, relax\, and go into a deep mediative state and allow your body to release and let go of emotional blocks and energy blocks bringing you back to a state of oneness with yourself. This sound meditation is truly an amazing experience for the body\, mind\, and soul. While you are laying down and relaxing\, the sounds and frequencies of the crystal bowls will be vibrating through your body\, allowing you to let go of energy blockages. This unique experience is something that will resonate within you long after the event is over. \nTo Learn More and Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/new-year-blessing-sound-bath-and-energy-healing-at-authentic-yoga/
LOCATION:Authentic Yoga\, 7950 East Redfield Road Ste. 170\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85260\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240112T153000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T144512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T144512Z
UID:58072-1705068000-1705073400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Awakening in the Midst of Life: A Mindfulness Workshop at Harumi+ Yoga
DESCRIPTION:Life doesn’t take a time out for us\, even when we feel like we need it. But we have the power to take our mind out of life\, and can use this ability to observe it clearly. This is the way we bring our practice off of the cushion and into the midst of life. By learning to keep our mind open and aware throughout the day\, we discover the true application of mindfulness practice. \n\nIn this workshop\, Bhante Sujatha will guide you through techniques that help to dissolve the lines between the “beginning” and “ending” of a meditation practice\, and discover that mindfulness is an ongoing process that becomes a companion in life. \n\nIn this program suitable for both new and seasoned practitioners\, we will learn how to measure our responses\, become more adaptive\, reduce conflict\, and manage emotions. \n\nJoin Bhante Sujatha in this workshop to learn that in both good times and bad\, we always have the choice to step back and see what is happening. \n  \nTo Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/awakening-in-the-midst-of-life-a-mindfulness-workshop-at-harumi-yoga/
LOCATION:Harumi Yoga+\, 10051 E Dynamite Blvd.\, Suite G105\, Scottsdale\, AZ\, 85262\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Phoenix:20240111T193000
DTSTAMP:20260606T152902
CREATED:20231208T144143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231208T144143Z
UID:58070-1704996000-1705001400@bhantesujatha.org
SUMMARY:Making Peace with the Past: A Mindfulness Workshop at Vital Medicine for the Soul
DESCRIPTION:Memory is the faculty in which the mind stores and remembers information. Our memories are emotional imprints. Whenever a memory arises\, whether good or bad\, we are no longer in the present moment. A good memory can feel so good and joyful\, and help influence our actions in the present moment. When we have labeled a memory as a bad one\, it can feel painful and scary\, which also influences our actions in the present moment. \nMany of us are stuck in old memories that keep influencing the present. We often don’t know how to deal with them\, how to let them move through our emotions with ease and let them go. We struggle with who to talk with\, often keeping thoughts deep inside to rot like an apple at the bottom of a fruit bowl. \nJoin Bhante Sujatha in this workshop exploring how to heal the pain caused by the influence of memories. Bhante will guide you through specific steps to make peace with the past once and for all\, and carry our memories\, both good and bad\, as sacred mile markers on our journey\, but not as a GPS for the future. \nTo Register Click HERE
URL:https://bhantesujatha.org/event/making-peace-with-the-past-a-mindfulness-workshop-at-vital-medicine-for-the-soul/
LOCATION:Vital Integrative Medicine\, 801 W Maryland Ave.\, Phoenix\, AZ\, 85013\, United States
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