Mt. Adams Buddhist Temple

Tuyết Sơn Thiền Tự. 雪山禅寺

P.O. Box 487, Trout Lake WA 98650 https://mtadamsbuddhisttemple.org/

March 2023

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Services via ZOOM SPRING SCHEDULE



TEMPLE SERVICES Via ZOOM

https://zoom.us/j/5093952030

MONDAY - FRIDAY at 6:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. via ZOOM

SATURDAY 8:30 a.m. - service + meditation via ZOOM & in person

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IN PERSON MEETINGS - (some on ZOOM)

SATURDAY MORNING SERVICE at 8:30am

M-F AM Meditation 6:30am - 7:30am

M-F PM Meditation 5:30pm - 6:30pm

46 Stoller Rd. Trout Lake WA

TUESDAY at 12 NOON -1:00 pm IN PERSON - not on ZOOM

 1412 13th Street, Suite 200. Hood River, OR 97031

Thích Nhất Hạnh Study Group

Thích Nhất Hạnh study group meets on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m.

(for info about the study group , contact Bonnie at bon2626wit@att.net.)

Buu - Hung Buddhist Monastery

17808 NE 18th St, Vancouver, WA 98684. Tel: (360) 718-6158

Meditation Practice & Dharma Talk

The last Sunday of each month 2:00 pm.-3:00 pm

UPCOMING 2023 RETREATS

May 7 METTA & Shinrin Yoku RETREAT one Day retreat. 9:30am-1:30pm

Metta practice, and Shinrin-Yoku (Forest Bathing)

Suggested donation $40.00 no one will be refused participation due to funds..

We'd rather have you here than your money.

A Shinrin-Yoku forest bathing walk consists of a series of activities & sits, designed to help the participants to bathe in the surroundings, the environment and energy of the forest, allowing them to slow down, breathe, and refocus on their body, while connecting to their various senses.

May 19 - 21 Meditation Retreat

June 10 METTA & Shinrin Yoku RETREAT one Day retreat. 9:30am-1:30pm

June 24 - Thien / Zen Archery 9am-4 pm with Dave Martin

11-13 August Meditation Retreat

1-3 September Welcoming Statues

Địa Tạng Bồ Tát (Jizo Bosatsu or Kṣitigarbha)

and

Di lặc Bồ Tát (Miroku Bosatsu or Maitreya)

8-10 September Precepts Retreat

16-22 October Fall Retreat

1-3 December Gong Fu Martial Arts Retreat with Dave Martin

9 December Bodhi Day

Dear ones,

Spring starts Monday, Mar 20 and ends Wednesday, Jun 21

I will be traveling from 21 March - 28 March. During my travels, I'll attend a novice ordination and the opening of a new temple. Buddhist monks often travel to add their numbers to special ceremonies and share in the great teachings. It is a joy and an honor to be a part of such a caring community. Our lineage in the Lâm Te Dyana School (Linji/Rinzai Zen) has been carried in the hearts of teachers from the time of the historical Buddha, through China, into Viet Nam and the world. From this heart to heart transmission, may we all learn to be well and happy and may we all know love and peace.....Thay Kozen

"Among the founders of the world's major religions, the Buddha was the only teacher who did not claim to be other than an ordinary human being. Other teachers were either God or directly inspired by God. The Buddha was simply a human being and he claimed no inspiration from any God or external power. He attributed all his realization, attainments and achievements to human endeavor and human intelligence." by Dr. Jennifer N. McIntire

Recovery Dharma, help for addictions

Recovery Dharma (RD) is a worldwide program of peer support for persons recovering from substance use disorders and also 'process addictions' such as gambling, overeating, tech addiction, and other harmful or dysfunctional behaviors. RD uses Buddhist principles and practices and draws lessons from other peer support recovery programs including 12-Step fellowships such as AA and Al-Anon.

The book Recovery Dharma can be downloaded for free or purchased at recoverydharma.org/book. 

Why do I go to Morning Meditation on ZOOM?

by Mary

It’s not pretty, but I somehow manage to roll out of bed, feed my two cats, and pull up the Zoom

link for the 6:30 a.m. meditation. The reward is being able to see a bunch of familiar faces, all

waking up with me. We begin by taking turns sharing what we are grateful for, who we would

like to send loving kindness to, and anything from our favorite choice of pizza to how we would

like to improve our meditation practice for the day. Then we sit. The whole thing starts with the

Chant of Compassion and ends with the Well-Wishing Chant and the Dedication of Merit.

It is hard to pinpoint exactly how this regular practice has benefited my life. It’s really an

intangible thing. What I do know is that it has helped me take steps to put “gratitude” and

“kindness” on my radar, especially at the start of the day. I am grateful to those who were there

when I first pulled up the link, and I am grateful to those who keep showing up on the screen.

This has been such a gift that I often find myself trying to fit in an evening meeting as well.

We Make Stuff Up!

All of us make decisions, judgements, and concepts every day. These mental formations may or may not be based on anything real. They most often are a reflection of our own egoistic presence.

"What the Buddha taught is that we're all twitching masses of greed, insecurity and social programming. We hurtle through our lives grasping at whatever we think will soothe our existential angst while batting away whatever hurts us or pushes our ego buttons" Barbara O'Brien

The Cats in the Cradle

by Harry F. Chapin, Sandy Chapin

My child arrived just the other day

He came to the world in the usual way

But there were planes to catch, and bills to pay

He learned to walk while I was away

And he was talking 'fore I knew it, and as he grew

He'd say "I'm gonna be like you, dad"

"You know I'm gonna be like you"

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Little boy blue and the man in the moon

"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when"

But we'll get together then

You know we'll have a good time then

My son turned ten just the other day

He said, thanks for the ball, dad, come on let's play

Can you teach me to throw, I said-a, not today

I got a lot to do, he said, that's okay

And he, he walked away, but his smile never dimmed

It said, I'm gonna be like him, yeah

You know I'm gonna be like him

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Little boy blue and the man in the moon

"When you coming home, dad?" "I don't know when"

But we'll get together then

You know we'll have a good time then

Well, he came from college just the other day

So much like a man I just had to say

Son, I'm proud of you, can you sit for a while?

He shook his head, and he said with a smile

What I'd really like, dad, is to borrow the car keys

See you later, can I have them please?

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Little boy blue and the man in the moon

"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when"

But we'll get together then, dad

You know we'll have a good time then

I've long since retired, my son's moved away

I called him up just the other day

I said, I'd like to see you if you don't mind

He said, I'd love to, dad, if I could find the time

You see, my new job's a hassle, and the kids have the flu

But it's sure nice talking to you, dad

It's been sure nice talking to you

And as I hung up the phone, it occurred to me

He'd grown up just like me

My boy was just like me

And the cat's in the cradle and the silver spoon

Little boy blue and the man in the moon

"When you coming home, son?" "I don't know when"

But we'll get together then, dad

We're gonna have a good time then.

In this journey of life we have a choice to make. What is really most important? How do we live our best and most legitimate life? In following the Buddha's path we are able to choose a life with dignity, loving kindness, and a lessening of suffering for ourselves and others. Thay Kozen

Our Breath Can Heal

Dr. Sten Ekberg's video is a good guide to learn breathing techniques for healing and relaxation. Breathing for health correctly is an excellent healing technique that everyone can do. Breathe to heal your body, have wellness and reduce stress. This breathing technique is great for sleep, anxiety, health, relaxing and more. This breathing technique is great for kids and adults

A Healthy Diet and Lifestyle

are the keys to preventing and managing cardiovascular disease.

It’s not as hard as you may think! Click the link below for what to eat, avoid, and do for a healthy heart.

Dragonfly Play School

Dragonfly is a play based preschool for children ages 3-6.

Our mission is to care for and nurture each child’s curiosity, kindle a love of nature, and honor the sacredness of childhood. We are fortunate to establish Dragonfly Play School at The Trout Lake Abbey, an organic farm, retreat center and spiritual home to people of all faiths, with a Buddhist temple and Druid Sanctuary on site.

Our cooperative families form a close community of support, getting to know one another’s children and other family members and forging friendships beyond the classroom.We are a small school, with space for only 6 children each year.

Winter Beauty

Snow and freezing temperatures have filled our valley with winter beauty.

Tree branches covered in snow frame views of the new statue

Clearing a path through the snow to make an incense offering.

SIGN UP FOR AUTOMATIC TEXT REMINDERS FOR MEETINGS

Rev. Scott has brought us into the modern age with text reminders for all of our meditation meetings.

You can sign up for a text meeting by:

Send a text to (833) 460-0792 with the messages below to subscribe to mediation service text reminders.

• For a Saturday Morning Service reminder, text sitsat
• Monday evening, text sitmonpm
• Tuesdays in Hood River, text sittuehr
• Tuesday evening, text sittue
• Wednesday evening, text sitwed
• Thursday evening, text sitthu
• Friday evening, text sitfri
• Weekday mornings, text weekdayam

For example, if you want reminders for Saturday morning services, you’d text sitsat to (833) 460-0792