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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.

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

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.

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. 

On the first Thursday of each month from 2:00PM-3:30PM we will be hosting a drum circle downstairs. All are welcome - Suggested donation is $5. No experience is necessary. We encourage you to bring instruments! Drums, flutes, singing bowls, etc. There will be various instruments for you to use as well. 

No sign up necessary!!!

Facilitated and led by Ken Talaga. 
Ken's bio:

Ken began his music training at the age of 9 years old. He started with keyboards then began lessons on clarinet and the drum kit for 7years. He is an avid listener to most music genres but his favorite genre is world or ethnic music. Twenty-five years ago, he heard Native American style flute and was captivated enough to begin playing the instrument. He has also led many drum circles, some include; Ginger Blossoms, Pagan Pride events, Earth Day celebrations, fire walks and co-facilitated a monthly drum circle on the last Friday of every month at Evolve in Crystal Lake. Ken is currently recording his own improvisational songs using wood flutes, various types of drums, didgeridoo, singing bowls, and other natural instruments and natural sounds. His music is improvisational playing from the heart. He uses only acoustic instruments for his very own style of rejuvenating, meditational healing music. He also makes and sells Native American style wood flutes and other nature inspired music instruments.
Ken strongly supports and understands the ideas and concepts of the benefits of music/sound therapy and communal drumming. He is also a certified Reiki Master Practitioner and incorporates music with Reiki energy.

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.

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!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

On the third Friday of each month from 7-8:30PM we will be hosting a drum circle downstairs. All are welcome - Suggested donation is $5. No experience is necessary. We encourage you to bring instruments! Drums, flutes, singing bowls, etc. There will be various instruments for you to use as well. 

No sign up necessary!!!

Facilitated and led by Ken Talaga. Ken's bio:

Ken began his music training at the age of 9 years old. Hestarted with keyboards then began lessons on clarinet and the drum kit for 7years. He is an avid listener to most music genres but his favorite genre isworld or ethnic music. Twenty-five years ago, he heard Native American styleflute and was captivated enough to begin playing the instrument. He has alsoled many drum circles, some include; Ginger Blossoms, Pagan Pride events, EarthDay celebrations, fire walks and co-facilitated a monthly drum circle on thelast Friday of every month at Evolve in Crystal Lake. Ken is currentlyrecording his own improvisational songs using wood flutes, various types ofdrums, didgeridoo, singing bowls, and other natural instruments and naturalsounds. His music is improvisational playing from the heart. He uses onlyacoustic instruments for his very own style of rejuvenating, meditationalhealing music. He also makes and sells Native American style wood flutes andother nature inspired music instruments.
Ken strongly supports and understands the ideas and concepts of the benefits ofmusic/sound therapy and communal drumming. He is also a certified Reiki MasterPractitioner and incorporates music with Reiki energy.

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!

About this event:

Purchase tickets here.
Please bring something comfortable to sit on such as a yoga mat, blanket or pillow.

Imagine floating in an ocean of sound, where you can let go of all your stress and worries. Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bells, and other instruments ring out, creating waves of vibrations that wash over you. Your mind, body, and energy systems are able to realign and recharge, helping to clear out blockages, while leaving you refreshed and reawakened. In our over stressed world, these primordial sounds can help us reach a space of calm and healing within ourselves.

Michael can speak about the instruments, putting them into a historical and cultural context; as well as demonstrating both the sounds and techniques he uses in a meditation session or concert.

Michael Bettine isa professional percussionist, based in Milwaukee, WI, with over 40 years of experience playing all types of music. He bought my first Gong in 1975 and was hooked. Since then, he’s researched and studied the affects sound can have on our minds and bodies. For the past 18 years, he has been working mostly with Gongs, Singing Bowls, Bells, and other resonant metal instruments under the name GONGTOPIA, presenting Gong Meditation sessions and solo percussion concerts. He has released over 40 recordings under his name. His long running blogs, The Way of the Gong™, Art As A Spiritual Practice, and, Percussion Deconstruction™, have been embraced by both the meditation/sound therapy, and percussion communities.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.