Have you ever looked at a beautiful lotus flower and wondered how it can be so pristine, so perfect, when it grows from the muck and mud of a pond? This unique quality is not just a biological curiosity; it is a profound and beautiful metaphor for life itself. Just as the lotus transforms its muddy environment into a source of nourishment to produce a brilliant flower, we too have the power to transform our own suffering and challenges into a source of growth and happiness.
Visit Myosenji Temple for our August Introductory lectures to learn why now is the time to turn poison into medicine for our lives, our society and our environment. Register here today.
Visit our Buddhist Temple
Learn more about the Buddhist view of life, happiness and hardship. Visit our Temple this August for our Introductory lecture series. Use this time to awaken your Buddha nature by learning about the daily Buddhist practice of chanting.
August 2025 Introduction to Buddhism Meetings
Core Beliefs + Buddhist Daily Practice
Sunday, August 17th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
Buddhism’s Ten Worlds
Sunday, August 24th at 2pm ET (in-person or live stream)
*Please note ALL times are Eastern Time (ET). Also, we do not record live streams for future viewing. We do hold our Introductory meetings monthly so if you miss one of the lectures you can attend next month.