Ongoing Programs
Yoga Retreats
Special Events
Dharma
“What Zen means by being detached is not being without emotion or feeling, but being one in whom feeling is not sticky or blocked, and through whom the experiences of the world pass like the reflections of birds flying over water.”
— Alan Watts
Welcome to Great Lotus
We are a Buddhism temple built in 1982 and we are at the service of the community. Come and visit with the monks, attend our special events or just spent a quite moment infront of our Buddha Statue you are going to experience an internal moment of peace and joy.
Our Courses
We gather to make our commitment to become free from suffering, help people with their spiritual
growth and provide a safe and friendly space for nurturing holistic well-being.
Sunday Morning Services
We offer Buddhism 101 classes
regularly, have an active Study Group
Beginners Classes
Tuesday Evening
Transforming your life through loving kindness Tuesdays 7.30 – 9pm in the Temple. Suitable for everyone, these classes focus on how to meditate and use Buddhist
understanding to solve daily problems.
Hatha Yoga
Including a short teaching, guided meditations and inspiring prayers this uplifting class.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.
Meditation
Family fun with meditations, games, stories and activities. Children will be gently guided in relaxing meditations.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
Class fee: $4
Mindfulness
FREE 15 minute meditation in the Temple. Everyone is welcome to join these free 15 minute guided meditations.
Sunday 10.30 - 11.45am
This class is free.
Abbot & Monks
There are several monks reside at Great Lotus. The number of monks are depend on the events or activities of Buddhism and Thai culture ceremony. Occasionally, monks are invited to do the blessing outside their temple some time at residential home or business.
