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“The jewel of community, the Sangha, is to be held equal to the Buddha and the Dharma. Indeed, the whole of the holy life is fulfilled through spiritual friendship.”


Buddha

Community Support

Triple Gem Ceremony

The Triple Gem, or Three Jewels refers to the three treasures of Buddhist practice: the Buddha, the Dharma (his teachings), and the Sangha (the community of practitioners). A Triple Gem ceremony is a formal act of taking refuge in these three treasures, a heartfelt commitment to a life guided by wisdom, ethical conduct, and mindfulness. Guided by one of our teachers, participants recite the refuge vows and Five Precepts while making offerings of candles, incense, and flowers, in a simple but meaningful moment of reflection and renewal.


We're happy to perform Triple Gem ceremonies individually or in a group setting, whether for someone beginning their practice or marking a personal milestone, or for families and communities wishing to take part together. Please reach out to arrange a ceremony that's right for you.

Transfer of Merit Ceremony

A transfer of merit ceremony is a traditional Buddhist practice of dedicating the good that comes from our generosity, ethical conduct, and meditation to the well-being of others: loved ones, those who have passed, and all beings. It completes our dana practice by releasing any clinging to the fruits of giving. Like lighting many lamps from one flame, merit shared only grows.


Common times to request a ceremony:
🙏 Supporting someone who is seriously ill or in hospice
🌸 After a birth, wedding, or other life milestone
🧘 Following a retreat, ordination, or personal practice commitment
💐 During grief or loss of any kind
🌍 In response to disaster, conflict, or collective suffering
🎂 On birthdays, as a dedication of merit for the year ahead
✨ Simply as a regular part of one's spiritual practice


For the death of a loved one:
🕯️ Held on day 7 following a death
🕯️ Held on day 49 following a death

🕯️ Held at 100 days following a death
🕯️ Annually, on the death anniversary


🌑 Online: Monthly, on or about each new moon
🙏 In person: By request, anytime

All are welcome to join us. 💛

Request A Speaker

Like all skills, mindfulness and meditation may be taught. But in order to present the benefits of the practice as well as making it personal and relatable there needs to be a trusting relationship between the speaker and audience. As a compassionate and skillful speaker, Vladimir brings warmth to any forum with a relatable and approachable demeanor to all audiences. 


We are pleased to highlight some of our mindfulness services: 

  • Corporate retreats, meetings, and trainings 
  • Youth Groups
  • Primary and secondary schools (administrators/faculty/students) 
  • Civic and Service Groups  
  • Guided meditations (Groups and Individual)


Both in-person and virtual offerings are available. 

There is no speaker fee for this opportunity.


To request a speaking engagement, please fill out our short request form here. 

Incarcerated Outreach

The Dharma offers a transformative framework for cultivating inner freedom, resilience, and clarity, regardless of one's physical surroundings or life circumstances. Grounded in core teachings, Buddhist practice provides practical tools to navigate hardship, process suffering, and replace feelings of isolation and despair with deep, joyful awareness. Through dedicated mindfulness and self-reflection, individuals can discover a profound sense of peace and purpose that transcends physical confinement.


Our Incarcerated Outreach Program is dedicated to bringing compassionate Dharma instruction, spiritual support, and meditation practices directly to individuals within correctional facilities. We believe everyone deserves access to teachings that encourage healing, personal growth, and emotional well-being. If you or a loved one is currently incarcerated and seeking spiritual guidance or regular Dharma study, we welcome the opportunity to connect and support you on this path.

Weddings

The union of two people in love is a profoundly meaningful moment, and we are honored to support you on such a sacred occasion. We are pleased to offer legal wedding officiation infused with a gentle Buddhist spirit,  bringing mindfulness, compassion, and heartfelt presence to your ceremony.


We understand that finding the right officiant can sometimes be challenging. As practitioners and promoters of loving-kindness, we joyfully welcome all couples who are legally entitled to wed. May your ceremony be a beautiful expression of love, harmony, and the shared path you are beginning together.


To obtain this service please fill out our request form HERE

Home Blessings

Done in the mornings so as to nurture the auspiciousness of the occasion, we are pleased to bless your home so as to invite health, prosperity, well-being and to drive away evil, negativity, and sorrow. 

Interfaith Outreach

We are all brothers and sisters and share a common existence regardless of religion,  faith, or philosophy. In the spirit of community, lovingkindness, and understanding, all faiths are welcome to share space with us. You are warmly invited to reach out to us for more details.

End Of Life

All that we see and experience is impermanent, including our loved ones. During these emotional times it's important that we celebrate their life with love and fond remembrance. We warmly proved funerary and memorial services to all who ask.  

Blue Lotus Dharma And Meditation Center

11108 Eagle View Drive Brainerd, MN 56401

(218) 203-9690

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