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Group will take Buddhist vows Sunday
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Group will take Buddhist vows Sunday
By SHEILA B. LALWANI
slalwani@journalsentinel.com
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=540169
Racine - A fresh group of Buddhists plan to take their vows and confirm themselves in their faith Sunday at the Original Root Zen Center.
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The Original Root Zen Center, 600 21st St., in The DeKoven Center in Racine, will mark Buddha's Enlightenment Day at 4 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony will be followed by a community potluck dinner. All are welcome. For more information, call (262) 638-8580 or e-mail info@orzc.org.
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On that day, Buddhists at the center mark Buddha's Enlightenment Day, which celebrates Siddhartha Gautama's realization and presentation to his fellow seekers of the core teachings of Buddhism. Gautama, later called the Buddha, left his home, family and possessions to discover the meaning of life.
The center, which has been in Racine for 15 years, focuses on meditation practices. About 100 people are expected to attend the event Sunday.
"Your true nature functions out of a loving compassion that is to help others," center founder Anton Somlai said. "When you are in touch with your true nature, your direction is: How can I help this world?"
According to Buddhist teachings, the Buddha underwent six years of rigorous discipline under the guidance of many spiritual teachers. While traveling with a small group of others, he ventured by himself, broke his fast, sat under a tree and vowed not to get up until he understood the meaning of life.
Holly Johnson of Racine attends the center and meditates regularly. She is a group leader. She joined Buddhism after she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"It's just a way we try to bring loving kindness to the world," Johnson said.
Group will take Buddhist vows Sunday
By SHEILA B. LALWANI
slalwani@journalsentinel.com
http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=540169
Racine - A fresh group of Buddhists plan to take their vows and confirm themselves in their faith Sunday at the Original Root Zen Center.
Information
The Original Root Zen Center, 600 21st St., in The DeKoven Center in Racine, will mark Buddha's Enlightenment Day at 4 p.m. Sunday. The ceremony will be followed by a community potluck dinner. All are welcome. For more information, call (262) 638-8580 or e-mail info@orzc.org.
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On that day, Buddhists at the center mark Buddha's Enlightenment Day, which celebrates Siddhartha Gautama's realization and presentation to his fellow seekers of the core teachings of Buddhism. Gautama, later called the Buddha, left his home, family and possessions to discover the meaning of life.
The center, which has been in Racine for 15 years, focuses on meditation practices. About 100 people are expected to attend the event Sunday.
"Your true nature functions out of a loving compassion that is to help others," center founder Anton Somlai said. "When you are in touch with your true nature, your direction is: How can I help this world?"
According to Buddhist teachings, the Buddha underwent six years of rigorous discipline under the guidance of many spiritual teachers. While traveling with a small group of others, he ventured by himself, broke his fast, sat under a tree and vowed not to get up until he understood the meaning of life.
Holly Johnson of Racine attends the center and meditates regularly. She is a group leader. She joined Buddhism after she graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
"It's just a way we try to bring loving kindness to the world," Johnson said.
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