News & Insights
Post-Thanksgiving Potluck and Swap Meet
Friday, November 24, 2-6 pm Lotus Light will host a potluck and swap meet for its community members. You are welcome to come anytime between 2 & 6 pm. The gratitude circle led by AH will take place from 3-4pm. Bring a potluck dish to share and enjoy time and...
An Evening of Poetry
Friday, October 27, 6:30-8 pm This month, poets Wesley Sims, Diane Williams and Patricia Hope will read their own original work. Meet Our Guests Wesley Sims Wesley has published three chapbooks of poetry: When Night Comes, Finishing Line Press, Georgetown, Kentucky,...
The Basics of Buddhism
Third Thursdays 6-7 pmPlease join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month for Buddhist Basics from 6-7pm ET. These sessions will consist of a short guided foundational meditation, Dharma talk on core Buddhist teachings and principles including Refuge, 4 Noble Truths, 8...
Poetry Night
Friday, September 29, 6:30-8 pm This month, poets Sally Boyington, Claudia Stanek and John Mannone will read their own original work. Meet Our Guests Sally Boyington Sally has had poems, novels (most recently Rainbow Knife, 2022), book reviews, and nonfiction articles...
EQUINOX EQUANIMITY EXPLORATION
Saturday, September 23rd Join in during the 2023 Autumn Equinox for extended practice focusing on Equanimity which will include Dharma Talk, Meditation, and Q&A. 2-5pm ET facilitated by Abhaya. In the spirit of keeping the Dharma accessible to all, there is no...
Tashi Kyil Tour 2023
The Tashi Kyil Tour will visit Lotus Light Thursday - Sunday, September 7-10. This will be educational and fun for everyone! Lots of activities for all ages! Thursday 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM World Peace Mandala Opening Ceremony Friday 9:30 AM –...
Lama Norgyal Visit
Lama Norgyal, Resident Lama of Palpung Thubten Choling Monastery in Wappingers Falls, NY, will visit Lotus Light Saturday and Sunday, August 19-20. 2 - 4 PM each day During these two days of teaching, Lama Norgyal will be introducing the basics of Buddhist thought...
The 37 Practices of a Bodhisattva
When: Every Wednesday 6:30 - 8:00 PM Where: At Lotus Light with Lama Karma In Person. Or on Zoom. pw: lotus Who: You. All are welcome, including beginners. Even if you haven't attended earlier classes in this series. Cost: Not NothingPlease choose "teacher donation...
Loving the Body in Sacred Womanhood
In Person Saturday June 3 | 2 - 4 pm Suggested donation: $20 (scroll down to register). We will be creating a sacred circle within which to explore body acceptance, and how to have a healthy relationship with all three stages of womanhood — Maiden, Mother &...
Chenrezig – Bodhisattva of Compassion
with Lama Zangmo In Person Saturday and Sunday April 22 - 23 | 10 am - 4 pm both days Suggested donation: $30 per day or $60 for the entire weekend (scroll down to the donation button). During this retreat we will discuss and practice the Chenrezig sadhana and...