Blue Lotus Meditation and Mindfulness Center

10/30/2025

In Western culture, the word “spell” or “spelling” often brings to mind images of witches, witchcraft, or something dark and mysterious. In Buddhism, however, the concept is quite the opposite.

When a monk offers a blessing, chants the Dharma, or recites sutras, it is an act of compassion and generosity, a way of sharing peace and merit with all beings. Much like a priest offering blessings during a church service, the monk’s intention is to bring well-being and harmony to those present.

As you’ll notice in this video, the monk sprinkles holy water on the laypeople as a gesture of purification and blessing. The water is often infused with flower petals and perfume, symbolizing purity and the fragrance of virtue. It is also said that if someone is troubled by a negative spirit, the blessed water may cause a burning sensation on the skin as the spirit is released, though this is considered secondary to the true purpose of the ritual, which is the transmission of loving-kindness and peace.

We invite you to walk this path with us. Together, we’ll explore teachings, guided practices, and reflections that nurture the heart and mind. Follow us to learn how the Dharma can become a guiding light on your journey, easing your suffering and opening the way to a more peaceful, awakened life.

Sathu. Sathu. Sathu.
Buddham Saranam Gacchami

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Vladimir warmly and skillfully passes on the Buddhas Dharma to a world in need of loving-kindness, compassion, and empathy for the benefit of all living beings.

To learn more about us and for free mindfulness and mediation resources visit: www.bluelotusmeditation.us

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10/30/2025

Let’s all take a moment to warmly welcome our newest members! We are delighted to have you sit with us ☸️

Norma Lacey, TaRale Knowles, Joseph Lario, Stevenz Schaafz, John Freeman, Chad Holt, Cliff Stone

10/30/2025

Let’s all take a moment to warmly welcome our newest members! We are delighted to have you sit with us ☸️

Michelle Diane Stevens, Tammy Lynn Deck Poppell, Rodney Hall, Maggie Jayne, Cynthia Sellers

10/30/2025

Let’s all take a moment to warmly welcome our newest members! We are delighted to have you sit with us ☸️

Peggy Childers Andrews, Tina Ford Stern, Anne Mirr, Michelle Mihaljevic Garrett, Bonnie Jean Brown

10/30/2025

Let’s all take a moment to warmly welcome our newest members! We are delighted to have you sit with us ☸️

Ethan Skidmore, Martin Herrera, Renee Nassif, Jaclyn Gail, Dbt Cleaning

10/30/2025

Shout out our newest followers! We’re delighted to have you sit with us !

Corey Ingram, Osker Lors, Susan Diggs, Chris Herndon, Ebony Killebrew

10/27/2025

Many people today feel a quiet emptiness inside, even when life looks “complete.” We chase after success, possessions, and approval, believing each new thing will finally make us whole. But like waves on the ocean, these moments rise and fade. The Buddha taught that this emptiness doesn’t mean something is wrong with us, it means we’re looking for peace in what can’t truly satisfy.

When we stop running from the feeling and turn toward it with mindfulness, emptiness becomes our teacher. It shows us where we’re clinging, and where we can let go. In that space of letting go, the heart opens, and we discover a peace that was never missing, only hidden beneath our striving.

Join us for tonight’s Dharma talk as we explore this more in-depth so you too may benefit from the liberation offered through the Buddhas teachings.

We invite you to walk this path with us. Together, we’ll explore teachings, guided practices, and reflections that nurture the heart and mind. Follow us to learn how the Dharma can become a guiding light on your journey, easing your suffering and opening the way to a more peaceful, awakened life.

Sathu. Sathu. Sathu.
Buddham Saranam Gacchami

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Vladimir warmly and skillfully passes on the Buddhas Dharma to a world in need of loving-kindness, compassion, and empathy for the benefit of all living beings.

To learn more about us and for free mindfulness and mediation resources visit: www.bluelotusmeditation.us

Looking for a way to help guide others? Become a Blue Lotus Aspirant here: https://bluelotusmeditation.us/continue-your-journey

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Blue Lotus Meditation and Mindfulness Center is a 501(c)(3) Buddhist society.

10/26/2025

10/26/2025

Last night was the first day of the Kathina ceremony. Remember those two large silver bowls from last week? That’s what they were for.

Kathina refers to the Buddhist robe offering ceremony, celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, which marks the end of the three-month rainy season retreat (Vassa). During Kathina, laypeople present new robes, food, and other necessities to monks, expressing gratitude and reinforcing the community's support for the monastic sangha. The ceremony typically takes place in October or November.

Today is the second day of the ceremony so more pictures to follow.

10/26/2025

This is the first day of the Kathina ceremony. Remember those 2 large silver bowls from last week? That’s what they were for.

Kathina refers to the Buddhist robe offering ceremony, celebrated by Theravada Buddhists, which marks the end of the three-month rainy season retreat (Vassa). During Kathina, laypeople present new robes, food, and other necessities to monks, expressing gratitude and reinforcing the community's support for the monastic sangha. The ceremony typically takes place in October or November.

Today is the second day of the ceremony and more pictures will follow.

10/24/2025

🌙 “Rest is not idleness. It is the space where wisdom blooms.” — Inspired by the Dharma

Allow yourself to rest deeply this weekend. In stillness, the heart renews itself and mindfulness blossoms anew. 🌿

10/23/2025

In this guided meditation, you are invited to turn inward and gently explore the thoughts and beliefs that have kept you feeling small, unworthy, or incapable. Together, we create a safe and compassionate space to notice these self-limiting patterns without judgment, seeing them for what they truly are: temporary clouds passing across the vast sky of your awareness. By cultivating mindful observation, you begin to understand that these beliefs are not who you are, but habits of thought that can be released through awareness and kindness.

As the meditation deepens, you’ll be guided through mindful breathing and visualization practices that help dissolve the weight of old stories and replace them with clarity and spaciousness. Through this gentle letting go, the mind becomes lighter, more open, and receptive to truth. You will learn to meet each limiting thought with compassion and curiosity, allowing it to transform naturally through the power of mindfulness.

By the end of the practice, you’ll feel renewed, anchored in the present moment, free from the boundaries of past conditioning. You’ll rediscover your innate potential for wisdom, peace, and joy, realizing that your true nature has never been limited at all. This meditation helps you return to that truth again and again: that freedom is not something to gain, but something to remember.

Watch here: https://youtu.be/EQqg6rF-0i0

We invite you to walk this path with us. Together, we’ll explore teachings, guided practices, and reflections that nurture the heart and mind. Follow us to learn how the Dharma can become a guiding light on your journey, easing your suffering and opening the way to a more peaceful, awakened life.

Sathu. Sathu. Sathu.
Buddham Saranam Gacchami

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Vladimir warmly and skillfully passes on the Buddhas Dharma to a world in need of loving-kindness, compassion, and empathy for the benefit of all living beings.

To learn more about us and for free mindfulness and mediation resources visit: www.bluelotusmeditation.us

Looking for a way to help guide others? Become a Blue Lotus Aspirant here: https://bluelotusmeditation.us/continue-your-journey

YouTube Channel Membership: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXWeAcmKhx9y37XDpvn4xPA/join

US Tax deductible donations may be offered here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=88BRNH3K7Y7FQ

Blue Lotus Meditation and Mindfulness Center is a 501(c)(3) Buddhist society.