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Buddhist Studies and Practice

Buddhist Studies and Practice

What: Lama Karma resumes the weekly Wednesday Night Intro to Buddhism class at Lotus Light. We will be exploring Patrul Rinpoche’s “Heart Treasure of the Enlightened Ones,” with commentary by Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. This is a wonderful text that combines the...

Nourishing Our Practices: Meditation + Vision Board Workshop

Nourishing Our Practices: Meditation + Vision Board Workshop

When: Saturday, January 25th, 2-5pm. Where: at Lotus Light How much: $35.Cash at the door (preferred); PayPal What: Whether you are new to your practice or well seasoned, AH & Diana are offering an opportunity to explore how you want to expand and deepen your...

Lu Jong | Tibetan Healing Yoga

Lu Jong | Tibetan Healing Yoga

Starting January 1, 2025 | Wednesdays 5-6pmLu 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. This is a...

Cultivating Equanimity — A Day of Mindfulness Retreat

Cultivating Equanimity — A Day of Mindfulness Retreat

When: Saturday, December 14th, 9:30am-5pm. Lunch 1-2pm Where: at Lotus Light How much: $5 minimum dana (offering to the teacher) is requested. But no one will be turned away for lack of funds. Cash at the door or venmo: @Peter-Dorsa What: Several teachings will be...

Respira Complete Breathing Workshop

Respira Complete Breathing Workshop

with Luke Karamol, RYTWhen:Friday, August 9 2024, 7pm–8:30Saturday, August 10, 2024, 10am–12pm and 3pm–5pmSunday, August 11, 2024,10am–12pm and 3pm–5pm Where: Lotus Light Contemplative Community Center501 Arthur St, Knoxville, Tn 37921 What: Luke Karamol will train...

Intro to Tummo, Tsalung and Tibetan Healing Yoga

Intro to Tummo, Tsalung and Tibetan Healing Yoga

Foundations of Inner Yoga When:June 28th 5-7pm & alsoJune 29-30th 10am-5pm Where: Lotus Light Contemplative Community Center501 Arthur St, Knoxville, Tn 37921 What: In this weekend retreat, participants will learn the foundations of the Completion Phase Yoga...

Lama Lena Teaching

Lama Lena Teaching

Dzogchen Weekend With Assorted TextsWhen: SESSION CHANGE! NOW SATURDAY JUNE 1 ONLY11am-1pm and 3 - 5 pm  SUNDAY IN PERSON POTLUCK BRUNCH 11am Where: Lotus Light Contemplative Community Center (teaching for the first time since 2019)501 Arthur St, Knoxville, Tn 37921...

Field Report Group

Field Report Group

Third Saturdays, 11am - 1 pmBeing 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...

Soundbath + Meditation

Soundbath + Meditation

Tuesday, April 30   5:30 pm Join Jennifer Aparicio for a meditation soundbath on the last Tuesday of  April! Jennifer is a certified Therapist in Sound Healing with singing bowls and meditation practitioner. SoundBaths are meditative experiences where attendees are...

Zazen

Zazen

Every Sunday 4-5 pmZazen 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...