? The Lotus Temple: A Reformed Buddhist Sangha (21st Century) ?

We are the virtual heart of The Reformed Buddhist Movement, dedicated to applying classical Dhamma (teachings) to the challenges of the modern age. Our path, Ariyalpamārga (The Noble Minimalist Path), guides us.

We strip away ritual and cultural baggage to focus on practical ethics, simplicity, and mental clarity.

? Practice in the 21st Century:

• Sufficiency over Craving: We challenge overconsumption and digital distraction through mindful living and the 20 Core Precepts.

• Digital Mindfulness: Our server environment is deliberately low-distraction, supporting focused practice (Awareness) over endless scrolling.

• The Three Guiding Pillars: We integrate daily life around Awareness, Compassion, and Sufficiency.

• The Four Noble Truths: We frame suffering (Dukkha) as the anxiety and dissatisfaction of the digital age, with Sufficiency being the path to cessation (Nirodha) from modern craving.

• The Eightfold Path (Modernized): We follow the path through practical guidance, emphasizing Right Mindfulness (digital hygiene) and Right Livelihood (ethical and sustainable work).

?️ What We Offer:

• Daily Reflection & Meditation: Guided practice and dedicated quiet spaces.
• Ethical Living: Discussions on sustainable choices, ethical consumption, and low-tech philosophy.
• Non-Dogmatic Study: Critical inquiry guided by texts like the Kalama Sutta.

Join us to cultivate a life that is meaningful, mindful, and connected. All seekers of clarity and balance are welcome.