Welcome to Blue Mountain Lotus Society

Schedule of Events
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Please join us for the following events

RETREAT 1-4pm at the House of Meditation ($50)

September 25th: Zen and the Art of Mindful Parenting and Family

October 23th: Zen and the Art of Life after Life

November 20th: TBA

December 18th: TBA

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP 7pm at Borders of Harrisburg
5125 Jonestown Rd Harrisburg, Pa

September 13th: Confession of a Buddhist Athiest, Stephen Batchelor

October 11th: Buddha at the Apocalypse: Awakening from a Culture of Destruction. Kurt Spellmeyer

November 8th: My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey, Jill Bolte Taylor, Ph.D.

December 13th: Einstein's God, Krista Tippett

Special Liturgies, The House of Meditation

Obon: Saturday, August 28th at 2pm

Sunday, September 12: An Interfaith Service of Remembrance will be held at 3 PM at St. Stephen's Episcopal Cathedral, 221 N. Front St., Harrisburg. On this anniversary of 9/11/01, the theme is religious teachings of non-violence and will include brief readings and reflections from various faiths represented in our community. Osho Brooke Wiley will participate on behalf of the Blue Mountain Lotus Society. A reception will follow.

Segaki: Sunday, October 24th at 7pm

Satori: Sunday, December 19th at 7pm

Workshop ($30)

Saturday, August 7th from 10am - Noon:

The workshop "Meditation Six-Pack: Refresh Your Heart and Mind!" will be held Saturday, August 7, 10 AM-noon at 156 W. Pomfret Street, Carlisle. Learn six meditation pick-me-ups and brain-trainers that can help both in the moment and strengthen neural pathways. The workshop includes a chance to learn and practice all the methods, handouts and discussion. A light lunch follows! It is taught by Osho Ginny Parkum, instructor with The Blue Mountain Lotus Society and the Mohler Center, Hershey. Cost of the workshop is $30. NB: Pre-registration is required, as space is limited.To register and for further information, please call 671-5057, e-mail houseofmeditation@gmail.com, or register online at www.bmls.org.

Movie Night 7pm The House of Meditation

Zen Yoga Class The House of Meditation

Thursday 6pm-7pm

Art Show

Zen Brush: A Way of Art and Life, an art show of the works of Harrisburg artist and zen arts teacher Virginia (Gin) Parkum opens Friday, September 3, at the New Beginning Gallery at Hager, 25 West King Street, Lancaster, with a reception from 5-8 PM. The artist, an ordained Zen teacher, will talk about Zenga, the way of art that incorporates meditation and an aesthetic of simplicity, naturalness and impermanence. The show, which features zen ink and acrylic paintings, will be up September and October.The gallery is open 10-5 Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and by appointment, 717 509-0330, www.lancasterarts.com.

INDIVIDUAL STUDY and GUIDANCE is available by appointment

PASTORAL SERVICES: BMLS offers a full range of pastoral services including counseling, weddings, blessings and life transition services.

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MEDITATION

The House of Meditation (suggested donation$5)
Monday 6pm

Wednesday 6:30pm (Special Dharma Talk and Children's Program)

Lancaster Joseph International Center Franklin & Marshall College Wednesday, 7pm

Carlisle Landis House 101 S. College St. Dickinson College Thursday, 6pm

Mechanicsburg Barefoot Yoga and Wellness Studio, 13 E. Main St. Sunday, 11am & Monday, 7:30pm