Finding Inner Peace
Great Lotus is an ideal place for every person who is looking for personal development and rest from anxieties of modern life.
What We Offer
We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their spiritual
growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.
Ongoing Programs
Annual Retreats
Special Events
History of Temple
We are a Buddhism temple built in 1982 and we are at the service of the community. Come and visit with the monks, attend our special events or just spent a quite moment infront of our Buddha Statue you are going to experience an internal moment of peace and joy.
Cultural Programs
We are a Buddhism temple built in 1982 and we are at the service of the community. Come and visit with the monks, attend our special events or just spent a quite moment infront of our Buddha Statue you are going to experience an internal moment of peace and joy.
Beginners Classes
Yoga Class
Including a short teaching, guided meditations and inspiring prayers this uplifting class.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.
Meditation Class
Including a short teaching, guided meditations and inspiring prayers this uplifting class.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.
Temple Guided Tours
There are several monks reside at Great Lotus. The number of monks are depend on the events or activities of Buddhism and Thai culture ceremony. Occasionally, monks are invited to do the blessing outside their temple some time at residential home or business.
Donations
This Temple is self-supporting through your donations alone. Your contributions allow
the Temple to continue its programs and outreach.
Support the new cafeteria
We are in the process of building a new cafeteria.
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Latest News & Events
Hillel’s Three Questions (High Holydays 5772 / 2011)
November 9, 2011
An Erev Rosh Hashanah Sermon by Rabbi Burt Jacobson “How are you, ma?” “So how should I be?” Instead of answering her son’s question with a direct statement—“I feel lousy!”—she
A Shabbat Morning with Adrienne Rich’s words
April 1, 2012
In memory of Adrienne Rich we included segments of her work in Shabbat Morning service on March 31 which connected to the prayers of the morning. For the V-Ahavta
Rabbi David’s thoughts on Mashiach/Messiah
April 3, 2012
The pre-eminent Jewish magazine, MOMENT, has an issue this month dedicated to the concept of Messiah. In their “Ask the Rabbis” column, rabbis from different movements are asked to comment
Rabbi David’s Letter to Kitah Hey & Kitah Vav for Yom Shalom / Youm Salaam
May 2, 2012
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