Little Lotus Seeds will begin during service hours on September 16th!

Shoeizan Enkyoji Buddhist Temple of Rochester will now be providing a children's mindfulness practice to help our new Lotus Seeds grow and bloom!

Lotus flowers bloom in ponds and swamps. They bloom in standing water, often times muddy. Despite the muddy water in which they grow, lotus flowers remain pure and clean. In the same way, the Buddha’s teachings are within the “muddiness” of this world. As practitioners of the Lotus Sutra, we wish for all beings to see the pure land in every day life and see the potential for Buddhahood in every being that they meet.

Our children at Little Lotus Seeds learn the techniques and skills necessary to grow up peacefully within the muddy difficulties of life in a way that is harmonious with those around them. Children will have opportunities to learn calming techniques such as breathing, yoga, and a variety of forms of meditation depending on the energy level of individual students that day. Parents are invited to attend regular services at the same time and allow children to attend class in the dojo space. A community lunch (usually vegetarian) is served immediately after service and childrens' lunches will be offered with specific dietary needs in mind. Please feel free to join us at the Enkyoji Buddhist Temple on Sundays from 10:30am-12:00pm starting September 16th 2018!

Beauty in the Muck