What is the level of participation in Buddhist worship and community activities in the area?
The Blue Mountain Lotus Society, a Buddhist center in the Harrisburg area, has over 300 people on its mailing list. These are all people who have come to events at some time and are interested in the society. When the Blue Mountain Lotus Society holds retreats there are approximately one hundred people join in the full day commitment to meditation and discussion. Many more come to the dojo to ask for help in getting set up to practice Buddhism in their own homes and learn meditation techniques. A South Vietnamese Buddhist community is centered at the Phap Hao Temple in Columbia, PA (Lancaster County). Services are held every Sunday, with a small congregation. On special occasions, such as the New Year and Buddha’s Birthday, attendance reaches into the thousands. What resources are there in the community for those who wish to learn more about Buddhism, or practice Buddhism? The Blue Mountain Lotus Society is open to all members of the community who would like help setting up a home prac
