Pure Land of Iowa
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Leader(s):
Knenpo Paljor Gyatso, Daishin Eric McCabe, Venerable Dr. Douglas Cheolsoeng Gentile, Bhante Dhammapala, Jisho Sara Siebert, Venerable Chuan Yang, Evelina Chen, Helen Liu, Jie Shao
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Evening services from 6-8pm every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Study group is every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.
Yoga classes are hosted every Tuesday and Thursday.
Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday there is a 30-minute guided morning meditation with Buddhist teacher Daishin Eric McCabe from 5:30-6am.
Every Wednesday there is a guided meditation followed by a 20-30 minute discussion of a topic which is then followed by a silent meditation with Buddhist teacher Bhante Dhammapala from 6:30-8:15pm.
Every Thursday there is a guided meditation with Buddhist teacher Daishin Eric McCabe from 7-8pm.
Dress Modestly
Remove Shoes when entering the Hall
Avoid pointing outstretched feet at altar or Monks
Be quiet during service; do not speak unless spoken to
If bringing food, avoid food with meat
Student Testimonial
By: Natasia
History:
Originated from a house which held weekly Sunday services in 2005. In 2016 opened Pure Land Hall and Earth Treasury Hall (which serves as a children’s Sunday school) and in 2017 opened Wisdom Hall.
Distinctive Qualities:
Offers programs so that the public can learn about their religion.
Practice/Services:
Has various programs including meditation, yoga, zen lectures and a study group. Has evening services from 6-8pm every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Study group is every 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month. The temple Ariya Magga Buddhist Missionary Society hosts the study group which consists of analyzing books, commentaries, and the Pali Canon. The study group is followed by a vegetarian potluck lunch. Yoga classes are hosted every Tuesday and Thursday. The temple also hosts three different meditations. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday there is a 30 minute guided morning meditation with Buddhist teacher Daishin Eric McCabe from 5:30-6am. Every Wednesday there is a guided meditation followed by a 20-30 minute discussion of a topic which is then followed by a silent meditation with Buddhist teacher Bhante Dhammapala from 6:30-8:15pm. Every Thursday there is a guided meditation with Buddhist teacher Daishin Eric McCabe from 7-8pm. There is also an evening service held every Wednesday night which consist of reading the Chinese Pure Land sutras and reciting Amitabha’s name. The community believes the benefits of citing Amitabha’s name are;
- Protection by all celestial beings, powerful deities, and their multitudes of retinues,
- Twenty five Bodhisattvas keep them in mind and also protect them
- Support and protection of Buddhas
- No evil demons, wild animals, or poisonous snakes can harm them
- Do not encounter drowning, burning, or other violent deaths and punishments such as being chained or imprisoned
- Previous evil karmas disappear
- Enjoy restful sleep or dreams of promising events or witness Amitabha Buddha
- Minds are at peace
- Granted honor, assistance, and respect
- When death approaches they don’t fear and if they still are aware of Amitabha’s name they will witness Amitaba Buddha and go to the Western Pure Land where they’re free from rebirth.
All of these programs are free and open to the public.
Branch-:
Focused on Mahayana, Tibetan, and Pure Land Buddhism
Demographics:
Open to all people despite religion or backgrounds.