Return to Tao
This class meets weekly by conference call on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Pacific Time, USA and can be attended worldwide by anyone who has a phone!
It is open to anyone who sincerely wishes to understand Lao Tzu, Chuang Tzu and the original Tao points.
If you wish to attend, calculate the correct time to call for your time zone, then follow the detailed teleconference instructions on how to make the call.
Please take advantage of this rare inquiry into the meaning of the original Tao teachings.
Some recent readings include:
Tao Te Ching
I Ching
The Essential Chuang Tzu
The Complete System of Self-Healing: Internal Exercises
The Art of War
The Essence of T'ai Chi Ch'uan: The Literary Tradition
The Return to Tao class is not held on holidays nor during Retreat Months (January, May, September).
Lovestream Interchange
This class meets on a floating basis when two or more people request. It can be arranged in person or by teleconference as the situation warrants.
It is open to Lovestream practitioners and to anyone who wishes to receive the blessings of Lovestream Energetic Awakening and the Lovestream Essences of Nature System (LENS).
If the Lovestream Interchange is held via conference call, follow the detailed teleconference instructions on how to participate.
During the gathering, the leader will ask practitioners of Lovestream Energetic Awakening to perform blessings on themselves and others as appropriate.
If you are not a Lovestream practitioner, please sit or lie in a comfortable position and be open to receive.
The Lotus Dharma Gang
This class is held weekly on Sundays via teleconference. It is for people who have spent at least part of their life involved in spiritual practice of some intensity and feel an affinity with the teachings of the Buddha, particularly the Mahayana, Vajrayana, Zen and Dzogchen. The Lotus Dharma Gang are all committed meditators and practitioners, serious about spiritual potential. The Buddhist teachings may also be discussed in relationship to the original Tao and the teachings of Christ. Tithing and permission required for attendance.
The Lotus Dharma Gang does not meet on holidays nor during Retreat Months (January, May, September).
A topic outline of a teaching given on February 10, 2024:
About Exposition Day
A Celebration of the teachings of Jesus Christ on February 10
Second of six commemorative days that exemplify the meaning of Jesus Christ
Chinese New Year
The biggest holiday in China
Greatness of Chinese philosophy originated in the Tao teaching and to a lesser extent, Confucianism
The tiny lineage of people interested in the true meaning of Tao, Buddha, Christ
Tibetan New Year (Losar) and the Tibetan Dharma
The nine levels of teachings in Tibetan Buddhism
The Buddha’s three basic teachings of the small and large vehicles
The three outer tantras
The three inner tantras
India was the center of the origin of Brahmanism, Vedism and eventually birthed Buddhism (Nepal)
Shakyamuni began by teaching from scratch with the four noble truths
Esoteric teachings from India transferred to Tibet
To enter the tantrayana of this school, one obtains stability in the bodhisattvayana levels (fourth subplane of the mental plane)
The styles of practitioners: Monks, Yogis and Householders
Please see our calendar for a schedule of classes and events. There is no charge to attend our classes, but The Lotus Organization gladly accepts donations. For more information about teachings offered by The Lotus, contact us.