[ July 8, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 22, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 12, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 26, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 9, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 23, 2008; 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. October 14, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. October 28, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. November 11, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. November 25, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. December 9, 2008; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 10, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. March 24, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. April 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 12, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. May 26, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 9, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. June 23, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 14, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. July 28, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 11, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. August 25, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. September 8, 2009; 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Bhante Kassapa carries out Prison Ministry to the Buddhist inmates of the Federal Penitentiary located in Beaumont TX. His visitation days are the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. The visitation consists of a meditation time, chanting service, dharma discussion, instruction and walking meditation. Visitations are approximately 2 hours in length.
Entries from August 2008
Federal Prison Visitation, Buddhist Dharma, & Chant
August 10th, 2008 · No Comments
The Significance of the Lotus
August 9th, 2008 · 1 Comment
“Growing in the mud, yet not smelling of the Mire”
The lotus flower holds a special place for all of us, East and West as it symbolizes our struggle in this world. A pure and beautiful flower is born in the still waters of the pond underneath the mud, and, when the time comes, it emerges. [...]
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New Years Party On Meditation Night
August 9th, 2008 · No Comments
[ December 31, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] On the Last meditation night of the year The members of the meditation group will sponsor an Ice Cream Making party and fireworks at the temple. Everyone is invited. Come and enjoy ringing out the old year.
Meditation Class
August 6th, 2008 · No Comments
[ November 5, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 12, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 19, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. November 26, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 3, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 10, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 17, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. December 31, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. January 21, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. January 28, 2009; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Meditation Group Meeting
August 6th, 2008 · No Comments
[ July 16, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 23, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. July 30, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 20, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. August 27, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 3, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 10, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 17, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. September 24, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 1, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 8, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 15, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 22, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. October 29, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
