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Vision
The Red Lotus envisions a more peaceful world through the popularization of meditation exercise for the improvement of mental health and environmental wellbeing.
Mission
To facilitate exposure to the variety of ancient and modern meditation techniques to manage the stress and pressures of modern living, and to encourage more mindful approaches to the social and environmental problems facing the world today. Whether sitting, walking, standing, or even lying down, the Red Lotus Society embraces all meditative traditions that recognize the nobility of thought and the sanctity of silence. Our inspirational team of volunteer teachers and facilitators offer meditation classes to the public free of charge at our center in San Diego, and through our community outreach programs. We currently have several meditation programs in the San Diego school system, from elementary to high school, designed to enhance focus and attention, as well as providing skills in anger management and stress reduction. As an extension of our mindfulness training, we are also committed to offering community services by organizing food redistribution and recycling programs to encourage responsible urban living practices. The ultimate goal of the Red Lotus Society is to build and maintain its own rural meditation retreat center to serve as a peaceful refuge for humanity, and to provide resources for the development of wisdom and compassion throughout the world.
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MMG (DBA The Red Lotus Society) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in San Diego, California founded to promote the practice and awareness of meditation.

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What is a Lotus Society?
In medieval China, as the popularity of recently imported Central Asian religions grew, grassroots spiritual movements loosely connected to the Buddhist and Taoist traditions began forming called lotus societies, or "people of the Way". The most notable of these is the White Lotus Society, a meditation group formed in the year 402 AD that was committed to transforming the world into a more peaceful place.
Since these groups did not align themselves with any official, state-sponsored monastery they were often denounced, and forced to operate as secret societies within the larger context of Chinese culture. Lotus societies would gather at members' homes or businesses at night to meditate or pray, and to discuss various community issues. They organized public works projects, such as building roads and bridges (as symbols of the Path and interconnectedness), and provided services for pilgrims and travelers, as well as the homeless and needy.
We wish to continue the tradition of these spiritual movements through our new community based meditation organization known as the Red Lotus Society. The red lotus flower is the Buddhist symbol for compassion, and represents our commitment to promoting peace through meditation. The Red Lotus Society currently gathers at the historic Ideal Hotel, located in the heart of Old Chinatown in downtown San Diego.
If you would like to become a member of the Red Lotus Society please visit us at RedLotusSociety.org
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NEW NOVEMBER Class + Schedule

ALL CLASSES ARE FREE AND CURRENTLY HELD AT: 540 3RD AVE. SD, CA 92101 RedLotusSociety.org ORRed Lotus Society on Meetup.com! for Current Schedule and Up To Date NEWS =)BRAND NEW Capoeira Class is here...
Posted by on Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:33:00 GMT

GALA - Slideshow from June 7th, 2008

http://slideshow.hungctran.com/RedLotusSociety/ Thanks and praise to all who made it a reality!   RLS
Posted by on Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:22:00 GMT

Meditation Outreach Program

 
Posted by on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:50:00 GMT

The Ideal Hotel

   
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:15:00 GMT

Volunteer Opportunities

Greetings,If you are interested in Volunteering for the Red Lotus Society/Ideal StudioPlease Contact Us at email: [email protected] with the Subject Line Reading "VOLUNTEER"Even if you feel yo...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:18:00 GMT

The Matrix Mandala Garden

The Matrix Mandala Garden originates in the Garbhadhatu Mandala, one of the most complex Buddhist mandalas used in meditation, containing an image of every prominent buddha and bodhisattva in the Budd...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:14:00 GMT

The Sutra Pagoda Institute

The Sutra Pagoda Institute is the academic division of Matrix Mandala Garden, established to preserve the story of Buddhism as told through the narrative of its texts. Unlike many other religious trad...
Posted by on Mon, 14 Apr 2008 19:56:00 GMT