Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.

Meditation and Dhamma at Arlington Heights Senior Center

First and Third Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Join the Blue Lotus monastics on the first and third Monday of every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Arlington Heights Senior Center for guided meditation and a Dhamma talk. Any age may attend.

Monastics from The Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock offers Guided Meditation Sessions that focus on Mindfulness and Lovingkindness. The Sessions are one hour long and include Meditation, followed by chanting as a way to collectively appreciate the wisdom which is beyond comprehension and concludes with a wisdom talk (Dhamma) teaching about the application of Buddhist principles in our everyday personal practice.

If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org.

The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Women's only Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Monday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple. Our open meetings are each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30PM.

Join us at the temple on the first Monday of the month with Bhante Rahula and Sangha member Tod Nielsen for a guided loving kindness meditation and discussion on the Buddhist Sutras. This is open to everyone with all levels of practice. 

The Sutras are considered to be records of the Buddha's teachings. There is no registration required, and no cost to attend. Donations are greatly appreciated, however!

Join the Blue Lotus monastics for a one hour mediation practice starting with 30 minutes of guided loving kindness meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma talk.

Meditation is free, no registration is required, but donations are graciously accepted.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki seeks to increase a person’s supply of life energy. It works on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Reiki is safe, gentle, and non-invasive and is offered by placing one's hands lightly on or just above the body.

Patti Eriksen is a certified Shinpiden Level III Usui Reiki Ryoho (Master) Practitioner. She completed her first Reiki I and II trainings in 2011. She completed her second Reiki I and II trainings in 2016. Her first Master level trainings were in 2016 and 2017. She completed Shinpiden Level III training in 2019.

Patti has been offering Reiki sessions at Blue Lotus Temple since 2017.

Patti is available by appointment only on Tuesdays from 11:15AM to 6:00PM.

For more information and to book an appointment, please email her: pattieriksen3@gmail.com .

Mission The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Wednesday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple. 

Join us for one hour of guided meditation, Dhamma talk and chanting at the Matheson Memorial Library located in Elkhorn, WI. Please meet him in the Mary Bray room for a wonderful guided meditation. If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org

Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.

The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Women's only Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Monday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple. Our open meetings are each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30PM.

Join the Blue Lotus monastics for a one hour mediation practice starting with 30 minutes of guided loving kindness meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma talk.

Meditation is free, no registration is required, but donations are graciously accepted.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki seeks to increase a person’s supply of life energy. It works on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Reiki is safe, gentle, and non-invasive and is offered by placing one's hands lightly on or just above the body.

Patti Eriksen is a certified Shinpiden Level III Usui Reiki Ryoho (Master) Practitioner. She completed her first Reiki I and II trainings in 2011. She completed her second Reiki I and II trainings in 2016. Her first Master level trainings were in 2016 and 2017. She completed Shinpiden Level III training in 2019.

Patti has been offering Reiki sessions at Blue Lotus Temple since 2017.

Patti is available by appointment only on Tuesdays from 11:15AM to 6:00PM.

For more information and to book an appointment, please email her: pattieriksen3@gmail.com .

Mission The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Wednesday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple. 

Join us for one hour of guided meditation, Dhamma talk and chanting at the Matheson Memorial Library located in Elkhorn, WI. Please meet him in the Mary Bray room for a wonderful guided meditation. If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org

Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.

Buddha Kids will take place on the THIRD Saturday of each month from 10-11AM. Led by long time sangha member, and teacher of Buddha Kids - Julie Gibson - she helps incorporate the teachings of the Buddha with creative activities, fun conversations, and even a (very) brief meditation session! Open to kids ages 4-14!

This is a great opportunity not only for your children, but for you as a parent to be able to attend meditation upstairs in the Dhamma hall, while Buddha Kids is taking place.

If you have any questions, please contact the office: office@bluelotustemple.org!

Join us for Saturday meditation where Bhante Kusala will be joining us via Zoom. He will guide a meditation and follow it with a Dhamma talk. His topic will be on More Dharma, Less Karma. Align with your true purpose and bring harmony to your life. Focus on mindful actions that uplift and empower. Understand how Dharma guides your journey. Release the weight of Karma and step into inner peace.

This talk is available both in person and online via Zoom!
Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89439595991

BIOGRAPHY:

Bhante Kusala was born in Sri Lanka in 1987. He entered the monastic life at the age of 16 in 2004 at Sri Gangagiri Vihara in south Sri Lanka. In 2007, he received his higher ordination (upasampadā). He did his undergraduate and graduate studies in the University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka majoring in Pali language. In 2012-13, he moved to Italy and studied cognitive science and engaged in mindfulness based research works at the University of Trento. In 2014, he moved to Cambridge in Massachusetts and pursued a Master's degree from Harvard University. In 2017-18, he served as a resident chaplain at the Brigham and Women’s hospital, and at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute. Prior to that, he served as a Spiritual Care person at the Youville Assisted Living Center in Cambridge. He has lectured as a visiting lecturer at the University of Peradeniya, and served as a lecturer at the Sri Lanka International Buddhist Academy, and also served as a tutor in Asgiriya Mahā Vihāra Maha Pirivena, and in the Vision International School in Kandy. He spent two summers at the Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center in Missouri and travelled in Sri Lanka with Bhante Vimalaramsi, and venerable Sister Khema as their translator. Since 2011, he also has been serving as the translator for Ajahn Brahm, and Ajahn Brahmali. He has been invited to teach internationally. Bhante Kusala helps children, youth, and adults with their spiritual counseling needs. In 2018, he was invited to the Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara to continue his dhamma service.

About this event

This is a weekly class taking place on Sundays from 9-10am. Mats and props are provided for the class and there will be space for journaling, reflection, and community afterwards. Classes are guided by Colleen, a 500-hr trauma-informed yoga instructor. She currently teaches yoga and meditation at Cook County Jail. 

Healing-centered / trauma-informed yoga focuses on growth, resilience, and sustainable healing. Classes are accessible for all and emphasize inner and somatic or body-based awareness. Participants practice personal empowerment, moving through guided-poses with choice and autonomy. Together, we create a safe and inclusive-space to support our own journey and each others. 

Classes are $15. If cost is a barrier, please email yogawithcolleenmary@gmail.com; no one will be turned away. If you can help to support someone else's journey, please consider making a small, additional contribution. We are stronger together.Purchase here.

Meditation and Dhamma at Arlington Heights Senior Center

First and Third Mondays, 10:30 – 11:30 AM 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Join the Blue Lotus monastics on the first and third Monday of every month, from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Arlington Heights Senior Center for guided meditation and a Dhamma talk. Any age may attend.

Monastics from The Blue Lotus Temple in Woodstock offers Guided Meditation Sessions that focus on Mindfulness and Lovingkindness. The Sessions are one hour long and include Meditation, followed by chanting as a way to collectively appreciate the wisdom which is beyond comprehension and concludes with a wisdom talk (Dhamma) teaching about the application of Buddhist principles in our everyday personal practice.

If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org.

The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Women's only Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Monday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple. Our open meetings are each Wednesday from 5:30 to 6:30PM.

Join the Blue Lotus monastics for a one hour mediation practice starting with 30 minutes of guided loving kindness meditation, chanting, and a Dhamma talk.

Meditation is free, no registration is required, but donations are graciously accepted.

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. Reiki seeks to increase a person’s supply of life energy. It works on all levels: physical, emotional, mental and spiritual. Reiki is safe, gentle, and non-invasive and is offered by placing one's hands lightly on or just above the body.

Patti Eriksen is a certified Shinpiden Level III Usui Reiki Ryoho (Master) Practitioner. She completed her first Reiki I and II trainings in 2011. She completed her second Reiki I and II trainings in 2016. Her first Master level trainings were in 2016 and 2017. She completed Shinpiden Level III training in 2019.

Patti has been offering Reiki sessions at Blue Lotus Temple since 2017.

Patti is available by appointment only on Tuesdays from 11:15AM to 6:00PM.

For more information and to book an appointment, please email her: pattieriksen3@gmail.com .

Mission The mission of Refuge Recovery is to support those on the path of recovery from addiction by building an extensive and comprehensive network of Refuge Recovery groups, meetings, and communities that practice, educate, and provide Buddhist teachings and meditations.

For more information, head to the RR website. 

The Refuge Recovery Book by Noah Lavine is stocked in our bookshop at the temple. 

Our Refuge Recovery meetings meet at the temple each Wednesday from 5:30PM to 6:30PM on the lower level of the temple.