Meditation on Friday, February 27, 2015 welcomed 8 Newcomers along with some of our "regular meditators."  We read and chanted the "Heart Sutra."  Then the Monk gave a Dharma Talk about the New Year and about "impermanence."  He said that recently we saw ice and snow.  Then the sun came and melted and evaporated the ice and snow into the air and it will come down again as rain - yet, these are all various forms of water.  The water was "transformed" into ice, snow, air, and back to water again, as it will eventually return to earth in the form of rain.  When we practice meditation, and when we do good actions it assists us, over time, to transform ourselves.  However, this is not easy.  We must apply much effort.  And we must be patient with ourselves.  It is not easy to cleanse our karma or to transform ourselves.  It takes time and effort.   

So, too, it is with us.  In a sense, we are like the water, or like the four seasons of the year.  We all are born, grow old, are subject to infirmity or human frailty and eventually die.  We are in the cycle of samsara.  The principle of "impermanence" is a law of nature.  With practice, effort, and discipline it is possible to transform ourselves.  When we meditate for a few minutes every morning and every evening, we establish a good habit.  Continue the practice of meditating a few minutes daily, and the practice will grow.  This is how we renew ourselves.  This is our New Year's wish for you.  Join Us! in meditation.  CALL (901) 679-4528 for more info.

Tai Chi Class welcomed 2 New People on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2015.  One of the gentlemen had significant martial arts experience several years ago.  Tai Chi is interesting to him as he compares and contrasts it with his prior training.  Another young man found Tai Chi very "grounding," and spoke about our connection with the earth.  We practiced "Tea Cups," Tai Chi Walking, Cloud Hands, and Tai Chi Qigong. With each class our skills are improving.  Everyone loves our Instructor.  Join Us!  CALL (901) 679-4528 for more info.

10am Sunday MEDITATION & DHARMA TALK in ENGLISH - WEEKLY
Sessions are broken up into: 
1) Chanting the "Heart Sutra" in English; 
2) "Silent Sitting Meditation." 
3) Dharma Talk with Question & Answer and/or Book Discussion
11am FOOD FAIR & BAKE SALE, MUSIC, NEW YEAR CELEBRATION!  DANCING DRAGONS!, FIREWORKS! after Meditation. Bring the FAMILY! Bring a FRIEND! Running Late? No worries. Just come in and find a cushion and JOIN IN! Chanting Books in English - just read along. CALL (901) 679-4528 for INFO on Where & How to enter the Building.

TAI CHI CLASS CANCELED for TONIGHT (Only) due to COLD Weather! Talked to several people. Please come next Thursday!

 — at Quan Am Buddhist Monastery and Temple.

New Year's last year - Quan Am Monastery Temple at Night.  Very beautiful!

New Year's ceremonies move to front porch of Temple, the best place to view the Fireworks!  Fireworks are on the cement plaza in front of the Temple.  A great celebration for young and old.  Bring the family.

New Year's Ceremonies start in the Temple with wishes for prosperity and good luck in the New Year.  Dragon dances start in the Temple and continue for a good while.  When the Dragons grow weary of dancing, they go out to the front porch of the Temple.