The qualities of the mind are like those of a stainless sphere of crystal
Its essence is empty, its nature is luminous,
And its expressive quality is vivid, beyond limitation.
Without being tainted by the defects of samsara even in the slightest,
The mind itself is surely the enlightened state since the very beginning.
~Shabkar
Welcome to White Lotus Buddhist Center providing a respite from the chaos of worldly, samsaric life.
We invite you to join us for our regular Sunday program from 10:00 -11:30 AM, with Prayers, Dharma Talks and Meditation in a warm, friendly atmosphere.
White Lotus Buddhist Center is located at 815 Park Ave, 2nd floor of Immanuel Baptist Church, Rochester NY 14607
Mailing address: P.O. Box 10384, Rochester NY 14610 / email address: info@whitelotusdharma.org
Visit our Schedule page for a list of Events and Activities: https://www.whitelotusdharma.org/schedule-events/
Visit our YouTube channel:@whitelotusbuddhistcenterro8113
The Garchen Ratnashri Ukraine Fund
December, 2023 update: White Lotus has sent over $130,000 to our Ukrainian Dharma brothers and sisters since the war began – from people all over the world. We will soon send another $30,000. Thank you to all who have donated to help sangha members of the Garchen Ratnashri, Ukraine!
The director of the Center, Maryna, writes that sangha members are still in great need as they no longer have jobs to return to nor, in many cases, homes to return to. Continuing donations will help these people buy food and other essentials until they can once again support themselves. If you would like to continue to provide vital help to our dharma brothers and sisters, please donate here through White Lotus:
Garchen Ratnashri Ukraine is Launching a New Fundraising Campaign.
August 1, 2025 Update
Please check the link below to watch the video
Dear Friends,
Since the brutal invasion of Ukraine by Russia in 2022, your generous support has enabled our Ukrainian Sangha — Garcher Ratnashri Ukraine — to help many people, both Buddhist and non-Buddhist, who have suffered the horrors of this devastating war.
We have created a short video about the impact of your generosity during the previous fundraising campaign launched in 2022 and the current situation in Ukraine. You are warmly invited to watch it here https://youtu.be/5021UUap_JU?si=VSuTq3k9p0J9fbLA
Here you can also watch the Ukrainian Sangha practices a Smoke Offering in a ruined Ukrainian town to help the spirits and the environment.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WNYMBgB-mYE1Dsx4ZyMH-c1Xvo-um9H1/view
As you can see, your help has made an immense difference.
We humbly ask for your support once more.
Even a small donation can make a meaningful difference for our center, which has become a refuge and spiritual home during these challenging times.
May, through the pure intention and bodhichitta of us all, the brutality of violence — which is suffering and ignorance, which is the cause of suffering — dissolve, leaving the ever-present happiness inseparable from boundless love.
Ways to support us:
- White Lotus Buddhist Center (U.S. Account)
Donate with a debit/credit card or via PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=8CGBX9TLK9KEE - Lama Dawa Zangmo’s PayPal (Canadian and U.S. Accounts) https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/lamazhuravka?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US or zhuravkat@gmail.com
- Maryna Semenyuk, Head of Garchen Ratnashri Ukraine (Ukrainian Account) Maryna.Semenyuk@gmail.com