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In the tradition of the forest monasteries of Southeast Asia, our Center is gently nestled in a calming environment among the trees, small hills, and abundant wildlife. Without the distractions found in urban areas our Center allows you to step away from modern distractions, strengthen your meditation and mindfulness practice, and nurture a more resilient and balanced mindset as taught by the Buddha.
Buddhism is generally understood to have two primary traditions: Theravada and Mahayana. Both are rooted in the original teachings of the Buddha and share the same foundational principles. The key distinction between them lies in how enlightenment is understood and who may attain it.
Theravada Buddhism, the oldest and more traditional of the two, emphasizes monastic life as the primary path to liberation. While monastic life is regarded as the most supportive environment for attaining full awakening, the Theravada tradition does not exclude lay practitioners from enlightenment. If you are familiar with the revered Cambodian teacher Samdech Chuon Nath, then you have encountered the Theravada tradition.
Mahayana Buddhism, by contrast, teaches that awakening is accessible to all sentient beings. Through following the bodhisattva path, practitioners seek enlightenment not only for themselves, but for the benefit of all beings. If you are familiar with Thich Nhat Hanh or Yongey Mingyur Rinpoche, then you are already acquainted with the Mahayana tradition.
Our practice and teachings follow the Mahayana path, emphasizing compassion, wisdom, and awakening for the benefit of all.
Mindfulness originated with the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. Through the Buddhas teachings, as well as other highly regarded Buddhist teachers, that we offer this wisdom, kindness, compassion, and knowledge. Mindfulness is described many different ways with one of the more popular definitions as the non-judgmental awareness of us and our surroundings. And this is absolutely true.
I like to think it is about connecting with the world (and universe) through the realization that all living beings are connected. There is no separation. Therefor it is the letting go of concepts, ideas, and notions that bind us to where we are to where we want to be - living a more harmonious and balanced life.
Our meditation center is a Buddhist religious society and as such follows traditional behavior and dress code for all site practitioners and guests. Failure to abide by these rules one risks being asked to leave.
While at the center, practitioners and guest are required to follow the Five Precepts as laid out by the Buddha:
Dress for men and women should be simple, modest, and comfortable. Tight, transparent, revealing, or otherwise striking clothing (such as short-shorts, short skirts, tights and leggings, sleeveless or skimpy tops) should not be worn. Sunbathing and partial nudity are not permitted. This is important in order to minimize distraction to others.
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Warm regards,
Blue Lotus Meditation