Lotus Light

Third Saturday each Month – 11 am

Being a Buddhist practitioner can be hard, but then again, maybe it’s easy? How’s it going for you?

Let’s show up at Lotus Light once a month, do a little meditation or movement practice and then have a long check in. People can express how their practice is going within the contexts of their very real lives.

No charge – donations always welcome

Every Sunday at 4:00 pm

Zazen is a complete focus of both body and mind on only the act of sitting and nothing else. We will sit in silence for two 25 minutes periods and have 5 minutes of Kinhin (walking meditation) in between. This is a great opportunity for beginners who want to experience Zen meditation, as well as experienced meditators.

No charge – donations always welcome

Every Sunday 11:15 am

Meditation and preliminary practice, developed by Losel Shedrup Ling’s founder Geshe Tenzin Chodrak (aka Dadul Namgyal), focuses on Shakyamuni Buddha and the Heart Sutra.

This practice is open to all.

No charge – donations to the center are always welcome

Every Sunday morning at 10:45 am

Are you interested in learning about Tibetan Buddhism? We have a time for that! Each Sunday Losel Shedrup Ling Tibetan Buddhist Center (www.lslk.org) hosts a newcomer tea and talk before the regular 11:15 preliminary practice.

Meetings in person at Lotus Light Center.

No charge – donations to the center are always welcome

Every Wednesday at 6 pm

A Tibetan Buddhism guided practice of compassion engaging with the Bodhisattva of Compassion – Chenrezig.

This practice is usually chanted in Tibetan. You can follow along in English or join in.

Everyone is welcome.

You can also join in online!
PW: lotus

There is no charge, though you are welcome to offer donations.

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
10:45 – 11:15 AM

Sunday 9:15 – 10:00 AM

Online Only except Sunday – In Person

Riwo Sang Chod is a fire incense offering practice which originates from within Lhatsun Namkha Jigmed’s Treasure called the Rigdzin Tsog Drup or Precious Life Force Accomplishment of the Awareness Holders.

Join in online!
PW: lotus

No charge, donations welcome.

Every Monday night 7 – 8:30 pm

Knoxville Insight Meditation Sangha practices many different meditation techniques — Calm Abiding (Samatha), Insight or Mindfulness (Vipassana), and others.

No previous experience is necessary and there is no fee, though donations to Lotus Light are always appreciated.

First Thursdays at 6:30 pm

Koans are awakening stories that have been handed down through the Ch’an and Zen Buddhist traditions. Using koans and other objects of attention, we will explore the effect these ancient stories have on our very own lives.
IN-PERSON

Every Monday at 8 am

Lu Jong is a form of Tibetan yoga as collected and modified by Tulku Lobsang Rinpoche from the ancient Lu Jong movements. These movements have been used for millennia to maintain the health of yogis and monks.

The practice is offered as an in-person, community-led session.

No previous experience is necessary and there is no fee. Donations to center are welcome.

Meetings every:

Mon 5:30 pm • Weds 8:30 pm • Fri 7 pm Sunday 6pm

Recovery Dharma is a peer-led movement and community that uses traditional Buddhist teachings as an approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom.

They believe recovery is rooted in finding our own inner wisdom and individual journeys. Learn more on Recovery Dharma Tennessee’s website

Meetings in person at Lotus Light Center.

No charge – donations to the center are always welcome