Blue Lotus Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Woodstock, IL 60098, USA

2.9k Followers

The Blue Lotus, founded by Venerable Bhante Sujatha, is a welcoming community temple based in Woodstock, Illinois, just outside of Chicago. We open our doors — and our hearts — to people of all backgrounds and faith traditions to practice meditation, learn about Buddhism, and share in community together. Our commitment is simple: to practice compassion in all that we do and to add more love to the world. Guided by Buddhist principles, our mission is to nurture peace of mind, compassion for all beings, and spiritual growth through loving-kindness meditation and mindful awareness. May you be well, happy, and peaceful.

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Reviews

Erika

Sep 18, 2026

Lovely, I will be saving it to repeat. I appreciate the relaxation and breathing. I especially like the way you do the practice of lovingkindness towards the group, it takes the pressure I sometimes feel to chose just one person. Thank you for this practice 🙏🏽

Katie

Sep 14, 2026

What a lovely way to start the day! Feeling so quiet and still and peaceful in body and mind. Wishing the coughing person well. May everyone be well and happy always. Many thanks! ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉

Erika

Sep 13, 2026

Thank you for this reminder. I greatly appreciate how you share your personal experience. And I love that you said ‘you can make your temple wherever you are’. 🙏🏽

Katie

Sep 12, 2026

Feeling much peace. Wishing you well with much happiness and peace also! Many thanks! ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉

Katie

Sep 3, 2026

Ten stars! Such a kind gentle practice! A deeply peaceful and centering practice. May you all be well especially the flood victims in Nepal. ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉

Katie

May 18, 2026

Wonderful way to start the week. Wishing you well, much peace and happiness. Thank you.

Nilz Na-Gíg

May 11, 2026

Beautiful 🪷♾️🙏🏾 Soulful 🕉️💗☸️ Thank You 🪽🫂🪶

Katie

May 3, 2026

Amazing! So simple but so calming and feeling so much more centered and calm. Many thanks! ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉

Lindsey Marie

Apr 17, 2026

So insightful and such a gentle voice. Would love to hear more from Bhante Bhaddiya. Thank you for sharing your wisdom.

Katie

Mar 17, 2026

Very nice. Such peaceful instruction and calm voice. I loved the quiet moments. I loved the pace and love spreading loving kindness. Many thanks! ☮️💖🙏🖖🪷🕉

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