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Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
4/1/25
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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 .
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Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
4/1/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
4/1/25 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Great Balls of Yoga with Sheri Learn to unwind knots and adhesions, as you self-massage your stress away. Using Yoga Therapy Balls, you will practice sequences to help lubricate your joints and connective tissues, like a trained massage therapist. You can learn to help yourself erase pain, improve posture, and enhance your yoga practice. Deep relaxation will be induced by practicing the ball sequences. There is a nominal fee of $14 which helps to pay for Temple maintenance. Taught by Sheri Dressler, certified Yoga Ball Massage Practitioner.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery
4/2/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
4/2/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple. Registration is not required.
Meditation begins with a 30 minute guided session with one of our monastics, it is then followed by chanting and a Dhamma talk.
If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org
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1st Thursday Drum Circle at Blue Lotus Temple
1st Thursday Drum Circle at Blue Lotus Temple
4/3/25 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Elkhorn, WI Meditation
Elkhorn, WI Meditation
4/3/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA
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
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Silent Meditation at the Temple
Silent Meditation at the Temple
4/4/25 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.
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Yoga with Jayson
Yoga with Jayson
4/5/25 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Join long time Sangha member and RYT Jayson Warn as he guides you through a gentle yoga sequence at the temple. All levels are welcome.
Class is $12.
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Saturday Morning Meditation
Saturday Morning Meditation
4/5/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us at the temple for Saturday meditation. Each week may contain a special guest monk for a Dhamma talk or one of our residents monastics. Meditation is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Sri Lankan Dinner at Blue Lotus
Sri Lankan Dinner at Blue Lotus
4/5/25 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Join us at the temple for a fresh, healthy, and comforting Sri Lankan dinner. This will be a dine-in style event where food will be served buffet style. The will be a short meditation before dinner. All food is vegan and gluten free. We invite those new to Sri Lankan cuisine as well as individuals who have tried our food before! This is a wonderful way to support the temple while we are not serving food at the Farmers Market.
The cost is $25 per person and 100% of the proceeds go to the temple.
If you have questions, please email us at office@bluelotustemple.org
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Meditation and Dhamma at Arlington Heights Senior Center
Meditation and Dhamma at Arlington Heights Senior Center
4/7/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
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.
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Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
4/7/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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First Monday Meditation and Sutra Discussion
First Monday Meditation and Sutra Discussion
4/7/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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!
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Monday Evening Meditation
Monday Evening Meditation
4/7/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Mondays at the temple for guided loving kindness meditation followed by a Dhamma talk. There is no cost or any registration.
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Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
4/8/25
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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 .
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Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
4/8/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
4/8/25 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Great Balls of Yoga with Sheri Learn to unwind knots and adhesions, as you self-massage your stress away. Using Yoga Therapy Balls, you will practice sequences to help lubricate your joints and connective tissues, like a trained massage therapist. You can learn to help yourself erase pain, improve posture, and enhance your yoga practice. Deep relaxation will be induced by practicing the ball sequences. There is a nominal fee of $14 which helps to pay for Temple maintenance. Taught by Sheri Dressler, certified Yoga Ball Massage Practitioner.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery
4/9/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
4/9/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple. Registration is not required.
Meditation begins with a 30 minute guided session with one of our monastics, it is then followed by chanting and a Dhamma talk.
If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org
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Elkhorn, WI Meditation
Elkhorn, WI Meditation
4/10/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA
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
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Silent Meditation at the Temple
Silent Meditation at the Temple
4/11/25 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.
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Yoga with Jayson
Yoga with Jayson
4/12/25 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Join long time Sangha member and RYT Jayson Warn as he guides you through a gentle yoga sequence at the temple. All levels are welcome.
Class is $12.
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Saturday Morning Meditation
Saturday Morning Meditation
4/12/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us at the temple for Saturday meditation. Each week may contain a special guest monk for a Dhamma talk or one of our residents monastics. Meditation is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Mindful Creativity: Monthly Class at Blue Lotus - MAKING LOTUS LANTERNS
Mindful Creativity: Monthly Class at Blue Lotus - MAKING LOTUS LANTERNS
4/12/25 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Visit the temple each month for an opportunity to expand your creativity. Each month we will focus on a different and unique creative element and will tie in mindfulness techniques. This is also a wonderful opportunity to meet noble friends in the community. Each class will start with a 15 min discussion on mindful creation and a 5 minute meditation.
All supplies are provided with a fee of $30. However, if you purchase three or more classes - contact the office for a 15% off coupon! All supplies are provided with a drop in fee of $30. However, if you purchase three or more classes - contact the office for a 15% off coupon! Please register on eventbrite to purchase tickets.
Email: office@bluelotustemple.org
REGISTER HERE!
April 12 - Making Lotus Lanterns: Paper lanterns shaped like lotus flowers are a common component of Vesakha Day (Buddha's Birthday) celebrations in Buddhist countries. The act of lighting a lotus lantern symbolizes the dispelling of darkness, both within oneself and in the physical space. It also represents the pursuit of wisdom, knowledge, and inner clarity. Join us to craft your very own lotus lantern from brightly colored paper glued onto a solid frame.
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Vegan All You Can Eat Buffet at Blue Lotus!
Vegan All You Can Eat Buffet at Blue Lotus!
4/12/25 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Register here!
The McHenry County Vegan Group, led by Carol Ann Ripple and Joan Grossman is teaming up with the amazing people at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple for a vegan buffet! We love integrating our community with those who are interested in trying unique and authentic food, as well as meeting new people! The cost is $35/person, and will include the following delicious dishes:
Turmeric Basmati Rice
Coconut Sambol
Kale Mallum
Dhal Curry
Tempered Potatoes
Mixed Vegetable Curry
The dinner menu is both 100% vegan and gluten-free, and is made on site at the temple. They offer a great assortment of vegan options, so this is the perfect way to get to try several items off of their menu!
The dessert item is a traditional Sri Lankan coconut stuffed crepe-like pancake. This is 100% vegan but NOT gluten free.
This event will take place on Saturday, April 12 at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple located at 221 Dean Street in Woodstock, IL from 4PM-6PM. Parking is both in front and behind the temple. There is also a big parking lot in front of the temple, next to the city hall.
100% of the proceeds of this event go to Blue Lotus Temple and the monsatics who have lovingly prepared this meal!
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Mantra Music Kirtan with Ananda Lila Kirtan
Mantra Music Kirtan with Ananda Lila Kirtan
4/12/25 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Mantra Music Kirtan with Ananda Lila Kirtan Saturday, April 12th - 7:00-9:00 pm Blue Lotus Temple, 221 Dean Street, Woodstock IL
Purchase tickets here!
Join Ananda Lila Kirtan & friends in a collective sharing of Love!! Together we will create a joyful space for opening voices and hearts in unity. To sing from the heart, ground, center, connect and share! Raising vibrations through participatory chanting of sacred songs and mantras from different traditions. Raising energy of unity through our collective heart-voice medicine. Quieting the mind, allowing each of us to journey into the self. Come discover mantra chanting as a very simple and joyful way to meditate and celebrate. We welcome you to experience: • Kirtan Chanting • Mindful Music Medicine • Mantras for Peace and Unity • Soundscape Healing Meditation Come for the kirtan, stay for an after celebration of joyful loving connection. Ananda Lila Kirtan is a family of musicians offering an eclectic organic mantra music and meditation experience blending world music rhythms, and transcendent voices; East & Native Indian sounds with Eastern European, and ambient and folk flavors. Featuring: Shanti (Wendy) Warnimont: Vocals, Accordion • Paula Battaglio: Harp • Muriel Reymond: Vocals, World Percussion
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Virtual Dhammapada Class & Discussion
Virtual Dhammapada Class & Discussion
4/13/25 11:00 am - 11:45 am
Join Tod Nielsen on the second Sunday of every month on Zoom for a discussion of the short verses that comprise the Dhammapada, the Buddha's Path of Wisdom. They will explain the teachings of the Buddha through the poetic verses of this beautiful anthology of the Buddha's sayings, using their "back stories" to explain the imagery and deeper meaning of the verses. The Dhammapada is one of the best known and well respected texts of Theravadan Buddhism. The class will inspire and guide you! Zoom classes are on the second Sunday of every month, from 11 to 11:45AM. There is no fee for this class, but you must register on Eventbrite in order to get the Zoom meeting's URL. Donations are also welcome. The text is The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations, translated by Gil Fronsdale. You can purchase the book in the temple gift shop.
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Blue Lotus Book Club with Vimala
Blue Lotus Book Club with Vimala
4/14/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Vimala twice a month to discuss a good read!
Please email: vimalajf@gmail.com for more information & pdf versions of the reading!
Register here!
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Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
4/14/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Monday Evening Meditation
Monday Evening Meditation
4/14/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Mondays at the temple for guided loving kindness meditation followed by a Dhamma talk. There is no cost or any registration.
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Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
4/15/25
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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 .
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Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
4/15/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
4/15/25 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Great Balls of Yoga with Sheri Learn to unwind knots and adhesions, as you self-massage your stress away. Using Yoga Therapy Balls, you will practice sequences to help lubricate your joints and connective tissues, like a trained massage therapist. You can learn to help yourself erase pain, improve posture, and enhance your yoga practice. Deep relaxation will be induced by practicing the ball sequences. There is a nominal fee of $14 which helps to pay for Temple maintenance. Taught by Sheri Dressler, certified Yoga Ball Massage Practitioner.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery
4/16/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Q&A with Bhante San via Zoom and In Person
Q&A with Bhante San via Zoom and In Person
4/16/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
On the third Wednesday of each month during regular meditation time, 7-8PM, we invite all practitioners to visit the temple! From beginners to long time Sangha members, we will have guided mediation and an opportunity to learn more about the temple, Buddhism, meditation and mindfulness. Feel free to ask questions!
Class will be lead by one of our monastics as well as a long time Sangha member to help answer any questions you may have. No registration is required.
Join us remotely!
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8019797277?pwd=ZHJqVWlpelIzOEttZXRkWFFsclExZz09&omn=87424208409
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Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
4/16/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple. Registration is not required.
Meditation begins with a 30 minute guided session with one of our monastics, it is then followed by chanting and a Dhamma talk.
If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org
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Elkhorn, WI Meditation
Elkhorn, WI Meditation
4/17/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA
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
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Silent Meditation at the Temple
Silent Meditation at the Temple
4/18/25 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.
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3rd Friday Monthly Drum Circle at Blue Lotus
3rd Friday Monthly Drum Circle at Blue Lotus
4/18/25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Monthly Sri Lankan Breakfast at Blue Lotus
Monthly Sri Lankan Breakfast at Blue Lotus
4/19/25 8:30 am - 9:30 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Join us for our Monthly Breakfast at Blue Lotus Temple!
Event Details: One Saturday per month from November to April, we invite you to have breakfast before meditation. We will serve Sri Lankan breakfast favorites for you to enjoy. Please be sure to register in advance so we can get a head count.
Date: Every month
Time: 8:30AM to 9:30AM
Location: Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, in the downstairs event space.
Come enjoy a delicious breakfast with fellow members of our community at the serene Blue Lotus Temple. This is a great opportunity to start your day with good food and good company. Don't miss out on this monthly gathering - we can't wait to see you there!
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Buddha Kids - In Person at the Temple!
Buddha Kids - In Person at the Temple!
4/19/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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!
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Saturday Morning Meditation
Saturday Morning Meditation
4/19/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us at the temple for Saturday meditation. Each week may contain a special guest monk for a Dhamma talk or one of our residents monastics. Meditation is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Gongtopia at Blue Lotus Temple
Gongtopia at Blue Lotus Temple
4/19/25 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Meditation at Arlington Heights Senior Center
Meditation at Arlington Heights Senior Center
4/21/25 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Arlington Heights Senior Center, 1801 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005, USA
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.
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Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
4/21/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Monday Evening Meditation
Monday Evening Meditation
4/21/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Mondays at the temple for guided loving kindness meditation followed by a Dhamma talk. There is no cost or any registration.
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Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
4/22/25
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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 .
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Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
4/22/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
4/22/25 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Great Balls of Yoga with Sheri Learn to unwind knots and adhesions, as you self-massage your stress away. Using Yoga Therapy Balls, you will practice sequences to help lubricate your joints and connective tissues, like a trained massage therapist. You can learn to help yourself erase pain, improve posture, and enhance your yoga practice. Deep relaxation will be induced by practicing the ball sequences. There is a nominal fee of $14 which helps to pay for Temple maintenance. Taught by Sheri Dressler, certified Yoga Ball Massage Practitioner.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery
4/23/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
4/23/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple. Registration is not required.
Meditation begins with a 30 minute guided session with one of our monastics, it is then followed by chanting and a Dhamma talk.
If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org
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Elkhorn, WI Meditation
Elkhorn, WI Meditation
4/24/25 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Matheson Memorial Library, 101 N Wisconsin St, Elkhorn, WI 53121, USA
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
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Silent Meditation at the Temple
Silent Meditation at the Temple
4/25/25 6:00 am - 7:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Visit the temple on Friday mornings from 6-7AM for silent meditation.
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Sound Bath with Lori Lea
Sound Bath with Lori Lea
4/25/25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Tickets available here.
$35
A sound bath is a full body meditative experience that assists you into a deeper state of consciousness, giving you the chance to unplug and focus on your inner self. The use of crystal singing bowls and gongs create deep vibrations at specific frequencies to help you relax, reduce stress, release toxins, relieve physical pains and improve cognition and inner peace.
About Lori Lea:
My journey of reconnecting and healing started after experiencing burnout from working over 20 years in the corporate world. In 2019, I attended a Holistic Healing Expo and a few speakers stories completely resonated with me which put me on the energy healing path. After obtaining a few certifications as Energy Healing Practitioner and Sound Practitioner, I discovered Sound Baths reach a broader audience which lifts people up without any fear and alleviates stress and brings people’s body back into harmony. Especially, with the busyness of the world and the overstimulation of our lives with little time for self care sharing the tranquility and transformation of sound healing is a true passion of mine.
Be sure to bring something comfortable to sit on - a yoga mat, pillow or blanket, and arrive 10-15 minutes early to find a good spot to get settled.
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Yoga with Jayson
Yoga with Jayson
4/26/25 8:30 am - 9:45 am
Join long time Sangha member and RYT Jayson Warn as he guides you through a gentle yoga sequence at the temple. All levels are welcome.
Class is $12.
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Saturday Morning Meditation
Saturday Morning Meditation
4/26/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Join us at the temple for Saturday meditation. Each week may contain a special guest monk for a Dhamma talk or one of our residents monastics. Meditation is free but donations are greatly appreciated.
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Metta Sound Healing and Meditation
Metta Sound Healing and Meditation
4/26/25 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
Metta Sound Healing and Meditation with Bhante Rahula
Come join us at the Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple for an evening of sound healing and meditation with the renowned Bhante Rahula. Let go of stress and embrace change through the power of sound vibrations and mindfulness practice. This in-person event will help you find inner peace and acceptance in the midst of life's transitions. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with your true self and cultivate metta (loving-kindness) towards yourself and others. Limited spots available, so secure your spot now!
Bhante Rahula is a Buddhist monk and was ordained over 30 years ago. He is certified in sound healing and combines loving kindness meditation, ancient Buddhist chanting, and the use of quartz crystal singing bowls.
Please bring a yoga mat, pillow, or blanket to make yourself comfortable. Chairs are available.
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Virtual Sutta Study with Vimala
Virtual Sutta Study with Vimala
4/27/25 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Join Vimala on the last Sunday of each month from 3-4:30PM for a comprehensive and fun examination of the Buddhist Suttas. Class is open to anyone - from complete beginners to seasoned practitioners.
The book we are using to study selected teachings from the Buddha's recorded teachings is: The Buddha's Teachings on Social and Communal Harmony, An Anthology of Discourses from the Pali Canon, edited by Bhikkhu Bodhi. The book is sold on Amazon ($15), but we also have free access to the PDF version of the book, and we read this in class: click on this link: https://www.rongmotamhon.net/pdfbook/692_eng.pdf. If you aren't familiar with reading the actual suttas, don't worry. We discuss these teachings as we go, so it won't remain a mystery.
Contact Vimala for more questions here:vimalajf@gmail.com.
Please register on Eventbrite and the Zoom link will be emailed to you one hour prior to the start of the event. If you have any questions, please email the office: office@bluelotustemple.org
REGISTER HERE!
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Blue Lotus Book Club with Bhikkhuni VImala
Blue Lotus Book Club with Bhikkhuni VImala
4/28/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Join Vimala twice a month to discuss a good read!
ZOOM BOOK GROUP of Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple in Woodstock, IL,
Reading: Being Nobody, Going Nowhere by Ayya Khema
It's never too late to join. We read together in the group, with discussion at appropriate stops. If you want to join the group, you will be able to catch up easily, it isn't a 'hard' read. But don't let that fool you, as there are many ideas to contemplate.
P lease email vimalajf@gmail.com for more information.
The group is open to anyone with an interest in reading and sharing thoughts on this very simple yet profound work. There is no charge for the group, but you do need to register to get the Zoom number and password!
Register here!
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Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
Women's Refuge Recovery Meeting at Blue Lotus Temple
4/28/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Monday Evening Meditation
Monday Evening Meditation
4/28/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us on Mondays at the temple for guided loving kindness meditation followed by a Dhamma talk. There is no cost or any registration.
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Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
Reiki with Patti Eriksen - By Appointment
4/29/25
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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 .
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Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
Tuesday Morning Meditation at the Temple
4/29/25 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
Yoga with Sheri Dressler at the Temple
4/29/25 11:15 am - 12:30 pm
Great Balls of Yoga with Sheri Learn to unwind knots and adhesions, as you self-massage your stress away. Using Yoga Therapy Balls, you will practice sequences to help lubricate your joints and connective tissues, like a trained massage therapist. You can learn to help yourself erase pain, improve posture, and enhance your yoga practice. Deep relaxation will be induced by practicing the ball sequences. There is a nominal fee of $14 which helps to pay for Temple maintenance. Taught by Sheri Dressler, certified Yoga Ball Massage Practitioner.
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Refuge Recovery
Refuge Recovery
4/30/25 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple, 221 Dean St, Woodstock, IL 60098, USA
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.
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Wednesday Evening Meditation
Wednesday Evening Meditation
4/30/25 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for Wednesday evening meditation at the temple. Registration is not required.
Meditation begins with a 30 minute guided session with one of our monastics, it is then followed by chanting and a Dhamma talk.
If you have any questions, please email the temple: office@bluelotustemple.org
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