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-Wat-Bodhinyanarama

Bodhinyanarama is a monastic sanctuary situated in a 60 hectare wooded valley near Wellington, New Zealand. While principally a residence for those wishing to participate or train in the monastic lifestyle, the large public area and meeting hall are used for religious festivals, public meetings and retreats. The forested area, with remote lodgings, provides a suitable environment for seclusion. The senior monks instruct in meditation, teach Buddhist principles, lead retreats, both at the monastery and abroad. The current abbot is Ajahn Kusalo.

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AABE Temple Retreat Center

Abbot (Name not provided)

Wat Buddhapavana is a Buddhist temple located in Chino, California, United States. It was founded in 1980 and is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Buddhapavana is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

ABHAYA DARPANA

Abhaya (Dustin Davis) is ordained as a Dharmacharya in the Embracing Simplicity Order under Venerables Pannavati and Pannadipa. His primary practices of Satipaṭṭhāna (4 Establishings of Mindfulness) in the style offered by Bhikkhu Anālayo, Ānāpānasati (Breath Based Mindfulness), and the Brahma Vihāras (Heavenly Abidings) spring from an affinity for the approaches offered in Early Buddhism. He also has an appreciation for the later traditions, having undertaken retreats in the Vajrayāna and Zen traditions including formally receiving the 5 Mindfulness Trainings from Thích Nhất Hạnh in 2013. Having worked over 25 years in the hospital critical care setting, he brings his intimacy with the illness, death, and dying processes to bear in Dharma sharing. He is also passionate about Dharma as a central support for dealing with addictions of all kinds.

Abuzar Khan

He has taught meditation internationally since 1974 and is one of the key teachers to introduce Buddhist mindfulness practice to the West.

Achan-Dhammavidu

Achan DhammaVidu ordained 1997 and after spendin many years at Dohm Kiem close the Wat Suan Mokkh is now the main teacher at DipaBhavan living with Achan Pho

Adrian Baker

Affiliate Zen Group

Ajahm-Sucitto

ntered monastic life in 1975 in Thailand, but since 1978 I’ve been based in Britain. I spent fourteen years training under Ajahn Sumedho, the senior Western disciple of Ajahn Chah, and so I’m part of that lineage of direct practice. The lineage has an umbrella website www:forestsangha.org. I am based at Cittaviveka Monastery in Chithurst, West Sussex, near Petersfield in southern England (cittaviveka.org).  You can visit the monastery, we are receiving guests and Cittaviveka is so far back to normal.

Ajahn-Ammaro

Ajahn Amaro (born 1956)[1] is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and teacher, and abbot of the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills in South East England. The centre, in practice as much for ordinary people as for monastics, is inspired by the Thai Forest Tradition and the teachings of the late Ajahn Chah.[1] Its chief priorities are the practice and teaching of Buddhist ethics, together with traditional concentration and insight meditation techniques, as an effective way of dissolving suffering.

Ajahn-Bodhipala

Ajahn Bodhipālā was born in South-East Asia in 1940 and had three children with her now deceased husband. She also has five grandchildren. She studied applied mathematics and worked as a computer programmer for nearly twenty years. She was able to 'go forth' as an anagārikā in 1998 and received sīladhāra ordination in 1999. Venerable Ajahn Sumedho was her preceptor. Her daily life in the monastery is challenging, since she has to simplify the complexity of her thoughts in order to give space to the intuitive knowledge to develop. Owing to her mathematical training, she is not surprised that this process involves a lot of patience and endurance, and is time-consuming. She considers her work in the monastery as a tool to measure her level of practice, and also as a litmus test of her ability in maintaining herself as an observer instead of as a doer. She realizes that no better place exists on earth for being able to observe the activities of her mind, and at the same time she can accumulate good deeds by serving the sangha at Amaravati.

Ajahn-Jayasaro

Jayasāro was born on the Isle of Wight in England. At the age of seventeen, having been in contact with Buddhism through reading, he left for India, where he spent "a couple of years" travelling and learning before hitchhiking back to England. At the time he was still looking for a way of life in line with his personal principles. In Asia he heard about an Englishman who had been a monk in the Thai Forest Tradition and was leading meditation retreats. Upon hearing his stories of life as a forest monk, he realised it was the way of life he was looking for.

Ajahn-Pissano

Ajahn Pasanno took ordination in Thailand in 1974 with Venerable Phra Khru Ñāṇasirivatana as preceptor. During his first year as a monk he was taken by his teacher to meet Ajahn Chah, with whom he asked to be allowed to stay and train. One of the early residents of Wat Pah Nanachat, Ajahn Pasanno became its abbot in his ninth year. During his incumbency, Wat Pah Nanachat developed considerably, both in physical size and reputation. Spending 24 years living in Thailand, Ajahn Pasanno became a well-known and highly respected monk and Dhamma teacher. He moved to California on New Year’s Eve of 1997 to share the abbotship of Abhayagiri with Ajahn Amaro. In 2010 Ajahn Amaro accepted an invitation to serve as abbot of Amaravati Buddhist Monastery in England, leaving Ajahn Pasanno to serve as sole abbot of Abhayagiri for the next eight years. In spring of 2018, Ajahn Pasanno stepped back from the role of abbot, leaving the monastery for a year-long retreat abroad. After returning from his sabbatical, Ajahn Pasanno now serves as an anchor of wisdom and guidance for the community. The monastery is now under the active leadership of Ajahn Ñāṇiko, who Ajahn Pasanno requested to serve as abbot.

Ajahn-Ratanavao

Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo was born in Korat, north-east Thailand, on 10 February 1971. After finishing high school he worked in an industrial concern for a year, and then, as he had not been called up for military service, he decided to become a monk for three months. Those three months have extended indefinitely. In his fifth year as a monk Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo moved to Wat Pah Nanachat, where he acted as the monastery secretary. In 1999 he spent a year at Abhayagiri Monastery, before moving to Amaravati in 2001. Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo returned to Amaravati in late November 2012, after spending the three previous years back in Thailand.

Ajahn-Sumedho

The environment is clean, peaceful and harmonious. The place is in the forest, and everybody monks lay guests and Thai people love it and respect it and they’re all taking care of it. In Wat Pah Nanachat you get to meet new people from all over the world, each with a different background. But everyone is there for the Dhamma. You get to know good people but make sure you are a genuine person yourself. In Wat Pah Nanachat it is the Dhamma 24h, but everybody is doing that willingfully. Only people interested in the Dhamma want to stay there. And you will find many guys among the lay guests interested in ordaining and becoming monks, maybe not at their current stay but some time in the future. The chores we do, everybody does it because they want to, there is no one who is watching to tell us we did something wrong but everybody follows the schedule. I personally enjoyed the afternoon sweeping, I felt I was doing something wholesome and it helped me clear my mind.

Ajahn-Sundara

Ajahn Sundarā was born in France in 1946. She studied dance in England and France. After working for a few years as a dancer and teacher of contemporary dance, she had the opportunity while living and studying in England to attend a talk and later a retreat led by Ajahn Sumedho. His teachings and experience of the monastic way of life in the Forest tradition impressed her deeply. Before long this led her to visit to Chithurst Monastery, where in 1979 she asked to join the monastic community as one of the first four women novices. In 1983 she received ordination as a sīladhāra, with Ajahn Sumedho as her preceptor. After spending five years at Chithurst Monastery she went to live at Amaravati Monastery, where she took part in establishing the nuns’ community.

Albany Shambhala Center

Alexander Hipple

Open Sangha Foundation (OSF) is pleased to have Alex as a volunteer and our fifth example of one whom we financially support. Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.

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America Burma Buddist Association

American Buddhist Shim Gum Do Association

American Buddhist Study Center

American Institute for Mindfulness

American Buddhist Meditation Temple

American Buddhist Meditation Temple (or ABMT) affords a quiet place to practice meditation, offer support to the monks, attend Buddhist ceremonies, and for interested participants to attend formal retreats. The resident monks are also available to those who wish to learn about the Buddha's teachings, or Dhamma.

Amita Buddhism Society Boston

Amplifying Divine Light in All Church

I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I have worked as a psychologist for decades. I have experienced and observed dukka. Because of my experience and observing dukka in others, I was drawn to Buddhism. I first attended retreats run by the Friends of Western Buddhism, then on to Theravada and later on to Tibetan Buddhism. In recent years I have joined some "modern buddhism' sanghas such as Dhamachanics and Open Sangha Foundation. I am a member of Dhammarato's sangha.

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I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I have worked as a psychologist for decades. I have experienced and observed dukka. Because of my experience and observing dukka in others, I was drawn to Buddhism. I first attended retreats run by the Friends of Western Buddhism, then on to Theravada and later on to Tibetan Buddhism. In recent years I have joined some "modern buddhism' sanghas such as Dhamachanics and Open Sangha Foundation. I am a member of Dhammarato's sangha.

Amy Bloom-Connolly

Amy Bloom-Predmore

Anadaire Buddhist Center

Anadaire Celtic Buddhist Center

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Andrew-Holecek

Andrew

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Anna

Anna Sissoko

I find truth in different traditions and different teachers. All help me in the practice of Dhamma at different levels. My approach is particularly focused on healing trauma by developping right understanding of the real origin of suffering.

Anne Ino-Herington

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Anthony Markwell

Anthony Markwell is an Australian Dhamma teacher and meditation instructor who shares his knowledge and practice of meditation by leading vipassana retreats, evening talks, and weekend workshops. Anthony is the founder and resident teacher at Indriya Retreat, a new English-speaking vipassana insight meditation centre on Koh Phangan, Thailand. He previously lead retreats at Kow Tahm Insight Meditation Centre between 2013-2016, where he guided thousands of meditators through silent monthly 7-day and annual 21-day vipassana retreats.

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Aruna-Ratanagiri

Aruna Ratanagiri : Harnham Buddhist Monastery is a traditional Theravada Buddhist community on the border of England and Scotland. The abbot, Ajahn Munindo, received bhikkhu precepts from the late Venerable Ajahn Chah of Wat Nong Pah Pong in North-East Thailand in 1976. There is an emphasis on Buddhist monastic training at Aruna Ratanagiri with facilities for approximately twelve residents. There is also an adjacent lay guest facility known as Kusala House.

Aryaloka Buddhist Retreat Center

Asemblea de la Fe Budista

ASSOCIATION-FOR-SPIRITUAL-INTEGRITY

It was founded and run by Sumedha and Noon two of our teachers who are available for 1-on-1 teaching who mangage to run it on a dana basis.

Atisha Kadampa Buddhist Center

Atlanta Meditation Center

The Atlanta Meditation Center, located in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta, offers private and group meditation classes. Our instructors focus on mindfulness and our classes are designed to help you connect with your physical body, your emotions, mental energy, and spirit. All of our classes are available for first-time and long-time meditators.

Avery Avery

I am a trans woman living in Illinois, I have always been interested in meditation and have learned from dhammarato talks

ayyayeshebodhicitta

Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta is a Buddhist nun of 21 years, a teacher, contemplative and feminist activist. Ayya is the founder and director of Bodhicitta Foundation, a socially engaged Buddhist charity and girl’s home working to empower ex “untouchable” Ambedkarite people and poor women and children in Central India. Ayya teaches internationally and is the Abbess of Bodhicitta Dakini Buddhist Monastery, Tasmania, Australia. Ayya is the author of “Everyday Enlightenment” published by Harper Collins and has 100k hits on youtube as a sacred chants artist on the album “Dakini.” Ayya trained mainly in Tibetan Buddhism, but was fully ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and stayed in Theravada monasteries for many years. Ayyas teachers are the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and Bhante Sujato. She practices a fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and early Buddhism called the Mahayana Forest Tradition. www.bodhicitta-monastery.com (Australia) www.ayyayeshe.wordpress.com www.bodhicitta-vihara.com (India)

Barre Center for Buddhist Studies

Barrington Zen Center

In Service of a Boundless HeartGaia Househttps://gaiahouse.co.uk › Programme 2023

Bear Tree Zendo

Belfast FWBO Group

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Beth-Upton

I have been teaching meditation since 2014 and the more I teach the more I love it. If there is one thing that I have learned in my years teaching it is that we are all different with our own strengths and weaknesses. In order to teach well I need to get to know each student individually guiding each to tap into their own innate wisdom offering instruction that fits each student’s unique circumstances. /The ten years I spent as a Buddhist nun afforded me the great privilege of being able to practise meditation in much depth and detail. I was blessed with masterful teachers and all of the support I could have hoped for. I spent five years in Myanmar training diligently in the Theravada tradition under the guidance of Pa Auk Sayadaw. I then spent a further five years training in several other methods and spent many months doing long solo retreats in various caves and forests./The opportunity to practise meditation so comprehensively has been the greatest gift of my life. My passion is now to repay that debt of gratitude by providing the same opportunity to others. Since deciding to disrobe in 2018 I have been on a sharp and wonderful learning curve reintegrating the challenges of western lay life into my Dhamma practice. Through this process not only has my appreciation of the Dhamma grown deeper but also my understanding of the students I am teaching. /As well as teaching meditation I am also enthusiastic about building community. Over the past years I have been leading Sanditthika Meditation Community in the caves of Almeria Southern Spain./To book a meeting for personal instruction please follow this link to the appointment page of my website and book an appointment from there.

Brett Miller

Lay practitioner of the Dhamma.

BHANTE PANNA

This is a small introduction about who I am and was previously and the truths I’ve encountered and reasons why I see the path as I do.

BHANTE PANNA

This is a small introduction about who I am and was previously and the truths I encountered and reasons why I see the path as I do.

BhanteVilamaramsi

We are honoured to invite you to Dhamma Sukha Meditation Center (DSMC) located in Iron County, MO just outside of the town of Ironton. This is a different experience than usually found within the United States. Here, you will learn a very practical meditation that can be easily carried over into daily life to help you in today's stress-filled world. During this kind of meditation it is not uncommon for you to momentarily see and experience actual relief from suffering and confirm a true understanding of how relief works. Perhaps you will deepen an already established personal practice. You might find for the first time that you can take the meditation off the pillow and carry it with you. Certainly you will discover a new depth of understanding the Buddhist teaching.

Bhikkhu-Bodhi

Bhikkhu Bodhi is an American Buddhist monk from New York City. Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1944, he obtained a BA in philosophy from Brooklyn College (1966) and a PhD in philosophy from Claremont Graduate School (1972).Drawn to Buddhism in his early 20s, after completing his university studies he traveled to Sri Lanka, where he received novice ordination in 1972 and full ordination in 1973, both under the late Ven. Ananda Maitreya, the leading Sri Lankan scholar-monk of recent times.

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Bill-Brooks

Binghamton Buddhist Meditation Group

Binghamton Zen Center

Birdsound Zendo

Blue Cliff Monastery

Bodh Gaya Kadampa Buddhist Center

Bodhi Monastery

Bodhi Tree Institute

BODHICITTAFOUNDATION

The Bodhicitta foundation NGO was founded by Australian Tibetan nun and advisor and teacher with Open Sangha Collective Ayya Yeshe who has spent over 8 years in the slums in Nagpur India working with people from the community previously known as untouchables. Bodhicitta Foundation NGO works in India and other developing countries to empower mainly women and children with education job skills human rights health and wellbeing. They have a range of projects such as women?s job training girl's home and education facilities and so forth.

Boston Old Path Sangha

Boston Triratna Buddhist Community

Brisa-Lizarraga

Britta-Mohr

Brooklyn Buddhist Association International Zen Dojo

Brooklyn Zen Urban Temple

BrunswickPortland Shambhala Meditation Center

Buddha Gaia

Buddha Maitreya Study Group

Buddha Raksa Temple

Buddha Haksa Temple, also known as Wat Buddha Raksa. Established on October 19, 1993, the monastery has been aimed to conduct ceremonies and activities serving the spiritual and religious needs of the Buddhist communities. It is to provide religious guidance of the Buddha's teachings to the people interested.

Buddhabodhivana

Buddha Bodhivana Monastery is a branch monastery of the late Phra Bodhinyana Thera (Venerable Ajahn Chah b.1918 d.1992), the well-known and respected north-east Thai Meditation Master. Venerable Ajahn Kalyano is the Abbot of the monastery and resident teacher. He entered the community of monks at Venerable Ajahn Chah’s monastery, Wat Nong Pa Pong in 1985 and in March 1991 went to practice under the guidance of Venerable Ajahn Anan, a senior disciple of Venerable Ajahn Chah.

Buddhaguna-Buddhist-Temple

Ayya Yeshe Bodhicitta is a Buddhist nun of 21 years, a teacher, contemplative and feminist activist. Ayya is the founder and director of Bodhicitta Foundation, a socially engaged Buddhist charity and girl’s home working to empower ex “untouchable” Ambedkarite people and poor women and children in Central India. Ayya teaches internationally and is the Abbess of Bodhicitta Dakini Buddhist Monastery, Tasmania, Australia. Ayya is the author of “Everyday Enlightenment” published by Harper Collins and has 100k hits on youtube as a sacred chants artist on the album “Dakini.” Ayya trained mainly in Tibetan Buddhism, but was fully ordained by Thich Nhat Hanh and stayed in Theravada monasteries for many years. Ayyas teachers are the Dalai Lama, Thich Nhat Hanh and Bhante Sujato. She practices a fusion of Tibetan Buddhism and early Buddhism called the Mahayana Forest Tradition. www.bodhicitta-monastery.com (Australia) www.ayyayeshe.wordpress.com www.bodhicitta-vihara.com (India)

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We are happy to announce the following Dhamma talk by Venerable Ukkansa

Buddhayana Monastery

The Buddhayahn monastery (closed in the spring of 2001) in Hazel Park was founded in 1994 by Venerable Tahn Pra Vinai (Winai), a Thai Buddhist monk who first moved to the United States in 1991. A woman from the local Thai community found the house, formerly a private residence, for Venerable Vinai when he decided to move to the Detroit area to start his own monastery. He had previously been at several other Buddhist centers in the United States, including temples in San Antonio, Washington D.C., Wichita, and Las Vegas. Venerable Pra Winai's original temple in Thailand arranged for the procurement of the house.The monastery is in a house on a residential street in Hazel Park, a working-class suburb in Oakland County, north of Detroit. The front rooms (former living and dining rooms) of the house serve as a Buddha room. In addition there is a kitchen and a bedroom for the monk. While the center claims to have about 300 supporters, only about 15 people come to the center on a regular basis at least once a week. Attendance at ceremonies generally varies between 10-30 people, but can reach 70 or more. The overwhelming majority of those who come to the center are Thai immigrants to the United States. Individuals from Laos and Cambodia, who have begun to attend more recently, make up the rest of the core members. Other individuals, however, from Vietnam, China, India, Sri Lanka, as well as a small number of white Americans attend the center. Ceremonies are conducted using Pali and Sanskrit, while informal conversation tends to be in Thai.

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Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation NY

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation U.S.A.

Buddhist Compassion Relief Tzu Chi Foundation U.S.A.NY

Buddhist Lesbians and Gays of New York

Buddhist Missionary Society

Buddhist Sangha of Bucks County

Buddhist Sangha of South Jersey

Buddhist Study Group of Farmington

Buddhist Center of Dallas

Wat Buddha Dallas, Dallas, Texas is known in English as Buddhist Center of Dallas. It is located at 8484 Stults Rd., Dallas, TX 75243. This temple was unanimously founded with contribution of Thai Buddhists in Texas and nearby states together with Buddhist monks in Thailand. Dallas is a big city with many Buddhists who are businessman, entrepreneur, including students living in the area. However, they do not have temples and monks to be their focal point of religious and peaceful of mind.Any Westerners Looking to Learn About Buddhism At Wat Dallas we have a Buddhist Discussion Group for Western Students in English Every Wednesday at 7:00 PM in the Main Building after Chanting and Meditation. If you are interested in Buddhism or are a practicing Buddhist.Please join us on for an open discussion on Dhamma. Please question everything and come with all your questions. If you are needing assistance in becoming a monk and wish to learn more please contact Jack Boling. Kent and Jack Boling will be leading the discussion on Buddhism. If you need personal instruction you can contact Jack Boling at 940-594-7794 or Kent at 214-690-7797

BUDDHIST-GEEKS

Buddhist Geeks started life as a podcast online magazine and conference headed by Vince Horn and Ryan Oelke. It its current iteration it is now a whole approach to practising and teaching Dharma characterised by an innovatively modular approach that draws on and is developing emerging ideas around meta-dharma pragmatic dharma open source dharma and transparent generosity.

Buddhist Temple Meditation Center of Alaska

LASKA YANNA VARARAM BUDDHIST TEMPLE AND MEDITATION CENTER OF ALASKA was registered at alaska on 26 Aug 1996 as a nonprofit corporation. The principal address is 3421 EAST TUDOR RD, ANCHORAGE, AK 99507. The number id for this entity is 59027D. The agent name of this entity is: SWAN CHING. The entity's status is Good Standing now. Alaska Yanna Vararam Buddhist Temple And Meditation Center Of Alaska has been operating for 27 years

Buffalo Zen Dharma Community

Burlington Shambhala Center

Cambridge Buddhist Association

Cambridge Zen Center

Cape Sangha

Carnegie Hill Zen Center

Carolyn-Stachowski

Casco Bay Mindfulness Sangha

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Center for Dzogchen Studies

Center for the Awareness of Pattern

Central New York State Buddhist Sangha

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Charles-Agle

Charmi-Neely

Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center

Cheryl-Harlan

CHICAGOWat Phra Dhammakaya Branch

Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and lovingkindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is on the guiding teachers’ Founders Council. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Joseph first became interested in Buddhism as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand in 1965. Since 1967 he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma and Tibet. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom, The Experience of Insight, and co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom and Insight Meditation: A Correspondence Course.

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Wat Buddhasat Kanchanaram is a Thai Buddhist temple in Des Plaines, Illinois. It was established in 1994 by a group of Thai Buddhists who wanted to have a place to practice their faith and culture. The temple offers meditation classes, Buddhist ceremonies, Thai language and culture classes, and community services. The email of the temple is [[email protected]]

Chogye International Zen Center

Christiane

Christopher-Titmass

I have been living primarily chargin high fees and also want money as donations (dana in the Buddhist tradition) since 1970 when I ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand. All teachings are offered on a donation basis. If you wish, you might like to become a paid monthly subscriber. Your paid subscription will go directly to support the teachings, the office expenses and support for the family and myself.

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Christy-Sharshel

Cill-Richards

Clay-Evans

Clear Light Society

Clear Mountain Zen Center

Clear-Beliefs-Institute

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery is a community of monks and nuns practising in the Theravada tradition. Lay people, Buddhist and others, are also welcome to visit or stay here as guests, and live with the monastic community. The place is open from the early morning, when the community gathers for the morning meditation, until after the evening meditation. The gates are open from 6.30 am until 9.30 pm, or sometimes later if there is a meditation vigil. There is no need to book to visit the monastery. If you are new to the tradition, or it is your first visit, you may like to come around late morning. This is when we gather to receive the meal and there are usually other visitors or monastics available for asking questions. Or, you could join in one of the meditation workshops held every Saturday afternoon.

Cloud-Mountain

Cloud Mountain is situated on fifteen beautiful, forested acres which are dotted with ponds and a lovely creek. The retreat center is a veritable wildlife refuge which we share with black-tailed deer, songbirds of all kinds, great blue herons, owls, ducks, raccoons, koi, newts, salamanders and the occasional river otter, cougar and black bear. The facility is made up of a complex of buildings tucked into the forest and connected by winding, rock-lined gravel paths. You may take a Photo Tour to visit Cloud Mountain’s various buildings, grounds and surrounding forest.

Coiby

Cold Mountain Sangha

Community Meditation Center

Community of Mindful Living Portsmouth

Community of Mindfulness New London

Compassion Buddhist Center

Compassionate Way Sangha

Connie-Fu

Corey Waterreus

Most of my Dhamma experience comes from Tibetan Buddhism in my home town. I gained some great friends and enjoyed my time in Vajrayana. The original teachings of the buddha always called to me, so from this I made friends with the local Wat, who are of the Pathumrungsi Watthanarum in Bangkok. Being a small community of Thai monks I am able to have more private teachings from them in exchange for helping teach them english.

Craig-Ehrlich

Cynthia-Lunine

Cythia-Wilcox

Dae Yen Sa Buddhist Temple and Meditation Center

Dagom Tsong Khapa Dharma Center

Daiseion-Ji Center

Dan Cornforth

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DAN-GOLDFIELD

Dan is a dhamma teacher in the lineage of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. He learned the dhamma via hundreds of hours of Skype calls with Dhammarato and also received Dzogchen transmission from Tempa Dukte Lama of Olmo Ling Monastery in Pittsburgh PA. /Dan is about to earn an accredited teaching certificate in Complementary Healthcare Educational Theory & Personal Development. He is husband to a qualified Neuropsychologist who confirms his teaching from the academic perspective. /Dan became interested in dhamma first of all seeking simple stress relief. He was working hard playing hard and paying the consequences! He ’shopped around’ for a year or so before spotting a post by our own Noah Starbuck on r/streamentry where Noah was kindly offering the opportunity to speak with Dhammarato./Dan’s first call with Dhammarato lasted 3 hours and he called right back the next day for round 2. Finally Dan felt he was hearing satisfactory answers to those deepest of questions he’d had since his earliest memories. Dan enjoys a daily gratitude high for Dhammarato Bhikkhu Buddhadasa and the rest of the noble lineage. Following Dhammarato’s example Dan’s practice these days is better described as ‘play’. Dan decided early on that first jhana—as described in the suttas—sounded like a good place to hang out. So he used Anapanasati to dance along the Eightfold Noble Path until the hindrances fell behind the horizon./Dan teaches the dhamma in friendship. Conversations are casual & lighthearted. No formal structure is necessary: the dhamma is transmitted naturally in a one-to-one setting. This is what it was like for Dan learning with Dhammarato and it is a potent method. Unavoidably the Four Noble Truths and Anapanasati will show up and for those who are interested Dan enjoys sharing insights into how other wisdom teachings agree with the supra-mundane dhamma./Further for those who wish to embrace lay life Dan is currently developing a system for engaging with the world on the foundation of supra-mundane insight.

daniel-ingram

I founded the Dharma Underground, which lead to the wetpaint version of the Dharma Overground, which lead here to this version of the DhO. I am also a site administrator. Having gotten frustrated with the world of on-line dharma blogs that were all about dogma, hierarchy, disempowering view about how it can't be done, mindless blind faith in absurd ideals and texts that were wildly out of touch with reality, and a whole host of other absurdities, I founded this place to form a save haven for people who were into hardcore practice, real attainments, helping people out in the spirit of mutual friends, open conversations about topics related to actual practice, and the like. My home website is http://www.interactivebuddha.com

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Danny-Cox

David

Founder and Buddhist Meditation Teacher

David Matte

David Matte Surakhapalo (One with well defended power) has recently ordained and Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Davidis our fifth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. OSF volunteer, dhamma student and would like to teach in the future

David Y-Turner

David-Silver

Day Star Zendo

Dean gardiner

Retired athlete

Debbie-Holexa

Deepali-Patel

Devin-Maroney

Dhamma Dhara Vipassana Meditation Center

Dhamma Dasa

Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Chicago

Dhammakaya International Meditation Center of Chicago

Dhammakaya International Meditation of California

Our center offers a range of meditation classes and retreats for people of all levels of experience, from beginners who are just learning about meditation to more experienced practitioners looking to deepen their practice. Our classes are taught by experienced meditation teachers who have been trained in Dhammakaya meditation. In addition to our regular meditation classes, we also offer retreats and workshops exploring various ways to incorporate mindfulness and Buddhist teachings in daily life. Our retreats provide a peaceful and supportive environment for people to relax, unwind, and rejuvenate. We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for people from all walks of life, and we invite you to join us in this journey of self-discovery and inner peace. Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, we hope you will find a home at our center and be inspired to cultivate mindfulness, compassion, and understanding in your life.

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Dhammapadipa-Temple

We are a Buddhist Temple, based in central-west Edinburgh. We have Thai Buddhist monks in residence and we are open to all, regardless of faith or nationality. We have an open door policy to anyone who would like to enjoy our enchantingly peaceful prayer room and garden meditation room for prayers, meditation, cultural celebrations and our wellbeing projects such as our yoga classes.

dhammapala

Dhammapala is a small monastic community and a place of spiritual training within the tradition of early Buddhism (Theravada) Our monastery offers the opportunity for meditative practice and its resident community is part of an extended family of several monasteries worldwide, all who follow the example of the Thai Forest Tradition. The main inspirational figure behind all our communities is the late meditation master Ajahn Chah. As a Buddhist monastery Dhammapala is primarily a dwelling place for monks (Bhikkhus), male novices (Samaneras) and postulants (Anagarikas). Also we regularly host Buddhist nuns (Bhikkhunis and Siladharas) as short- or long-term guests. Senior monks and visiting nuns regularly lead formal meditation retreats at the monastery. In between these retreat periods guests and visitors are welcome to participate within the daily structure of the monastery, if they are willing to live according to the monastic rules and to take part in the communal activities.

Dhammaramsi-Center

Most of Dhamma Group’s activities take place at the Dhammaramsi centre in Rivière, a small town halfway between Namur and Dinant. Situated in the Meuse valley, the site is exceptional: an island of about 6,000 m2 between the Burnot and the old millstream that once fed the wheel of the forge (the Marteau des Béguines). The surrounding hills are covered with woods.

Dhammarato Dhammarato

Dhammarato is a dhamma teacher in the lineage of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. Now retired into the Lay life, He spent many years as a monk in both Thailand and USA. He lives in Thailand on Kho Phangan and invites all dhamma friends to come hang out. He talks about the supramundane dhamma as instructed by Achan Pho the abbot of Wat Suan Mokkh..

dhammarato Buddhadasa

Dhammarato is a dhamma teacher in the lineage of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. Now retired into the Lay life He spent many years as a monk in both Thailand and USA. He lives in Thailand on Kho Phangan and invites all dhamma friends to come hang out. He talks about the supramundane dhamma as instructed by Achan Pho the abbot of Wat Suan Mokkh..

Dhammasala-Forest-Monastery-Wat-Dhammasala

Dhammasala Forest Monastery is Buddhist temple, monastery and meditation center located on 28 acres of forested land in Perry Michigan. The monastery includes a temple, living quarters for the monks, walking paths and meditation shelters. Founded in 2000 by Ajahn Khemasanto, the purpose of Dhammasala is to give monks the opportunity to practice in line with the Dhamma (doctrine) and Vinaya (training rules) taught by the Buddha over 2,500 year ago. Dhammasala also invites visitors to learn and practice in line with the Buddha’s teachings.

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Dipabhavan

I recently had the opportunity to visit Dipabhavan, a serene meditation center nestled in the picturesque landscape of Koh Samui. This center provides an ideal environment for individuals seeking a dedicated meditation retreat. It strikes a harmonious balance between the strictness required for deep introspection and the freedom from rigid practices found in some other retreats, such as Goenka. The tranquil atmosphere at Dipabhavan is characterized by a profound silence that permeates the surroundings, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in their meditation practice.The retreat's accommodations are humble yet comfortable, with basic dormitories that offer a sense of simplicity and tranquility. While the sleeping arrangements may be rudimentary, I would recommend bringing a yoga mat or two to enhance comfort during restful hours. The center is located amidst the mountains, creating a refreshing and cool climate that lends itself perfectly to the pursuit of peace and stillness. Though mosquitoes are not abundant in this area, it is advisable to have mosquito repellent on hand to ensure an undisturbed experience.During my time at Dipabhavan, I found the daily meals to be a delightful blend of simplicity and deliciousness. The nourishing vegetarian fare provided sustenance and energy for the rigorous yet rewarding practice of meditation. In addition to the nourishment of the body, the center offers the invaluable guidance of a resident monk who leads meditation sessions once a day. These teachings, rooted in the practice of Anapanasati, or breath awareness, serve as a guiding light on the path to deep mindfulness and self-discovery.Isolation from the distractions of the external world allowed me to delve deep into my meditation practice, enhancing my concentration and fostering a sense of calm that seemed to grow with each passing day. The absence of external influences enabled me to truly connect and explore profound levels of mindfulness that had eluded me before. The dedicated focus on Anapanasati, with its emphasis on breath awareness, facilitated a powerful and transformative experience. The staff at Dipabhavan was not only welcoming but also attentive, ready to assist and support visitors in their individual journeys. Their guidance and warm presence created a supportive and nurturing atmosphere that enhanced the retreat experience. The absence of dogmatic beliefs or elaborate rituals further added to the center's inclusive and accessible nature, making it suitable for individuals from diverse backgrounds and belief systems.In conclusion, I wholeheartedly recommend Dipabhavan to anyone visiting Koh Samui and seeking a profound meditation retreat. The center's serene ambiance, coupled with its focus on Anapanasati meditation, offers an opportunity for deep self-reflection, enhanced concentration, and personal growth. Embracing the solitude of this tranquil sanctuary, I discovered a profound sense of peace and clarity that continues to resonate within me. Dipabhavan truly provides a sanctuary for those seeking solace, self-discovery, and an enriched meditation experience. Laurent P.

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David James Bennison

I started practicing breath meditation 2019 going of a few YouTube videos. In 2020 my interest in Buddhism began to really develop as I was looking around several spiritual systems and continually coming back to the four noble truths and the noble 8 fold path. I was introduced to mastering the core teachings of Buddha through Frank Yang. With that got interested in the noting practice. Following a lot of Yuttadhammo bhikkhu videos and also reading Mahasi. My main practices for 2021 were noting, and Metta. I noticed quite a bit of benefit. In 2021 I became aware of Dhammarato after watching a few videos decided to try to practice anapanasati in this style and found freedom and success. I was satisfied, and didn't really see the need to call at the but start of 2022 and hearing all the talk of Sangha I decided to get involved. Joining the skype groups and discord has been of great benefit. Currently, I'm hosting a Saturday Sangha group voice chat on the discord. Glad a part of an open and wholesome community. This really works.

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Downtown New York Meditation Community

Drikung Dzogchen Community Vermont

DRIKUNG-DHARMAKIRTI-WEBSITE

Drikung Dharmakirti International Sangha is a community of Dharma seekers and practitioners from around the world connected to Open Sangha Collective Advisor, Dr. Hun Lye Dorjé Lopön, and to each other. “Drikung Dharmakirti” was the name given by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche—one of the senior teachers in the Drikung Kagyu lineage—to the group started by Könchok Yedor (Dr. Lye) when he first moved to North Carolina, USA in the early

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Eiryu-ji Zen Center Eternal Flow

EKUTHULENI-RETREAT-PLACE

It was started by Beth Upton a meditation and Dharma teacher and former nun in the Pa Auk tradition of Therevada Buddhism for 10 years who acts as an adviosr to Open Sangha Collective and is available for individual instruction through us. Sanditthika is run on an entirely dana basis.

Eldina-Sonnenholzner

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Ellen-Fried

Empty Hand Zen Group

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Endless Mountain Zendo

Erik Zorer

Erik is fully ordained monk staying Wat Don Pradittharam Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Santi an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Erik is a paid volunteer and is our first example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma. Wat Don Pradittharam https://maps.app.goo.gl/eeUmfXK8UD1ncaRt6 Wat Don Pradittharam · X2R2+HGG, Mueang Phrai, Selaphum District, Roi Et 45120, Thailand https://maps.app.goo.gl

Erik-Davis

Erin Tanner-Jospey

EVAN LEED-

Evan Leed first learned to meditate at Zen Mountain Monastery nearly twenty years ago and has maintained an intensive daily practice for the last twelve years. His main practices include metta jhana Mahasi-style noting and awareness and emptiness practices./He also has a deep interest in psychology and both Buddhist and continental philosophy having studied these topics for thousands of hours in both formal and informal settings./Since 2018 he has been studying attachment theory and meditation with George Haas of Mettagroup./He is based in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish.

Evan-Thompson

EVAN LEED

Evan Leed first learned to meditate at Zen Mountain Monastery nearly twenty years ago and has maintained an intensive daily practice for the last twelve years. His main practices include metta jhana, Mahasi-style noting, and awareness and emptiness practices. He also has a deep interest in psychology and both Buddhist and continental philosophy, having studied these topics for thousands of hours in both formal and informal settings. Since 2018, he has been studying attachment theory and meditation with George Haas of Mettagroup. He is based in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish.

First Zen Institute of America

Flower Dance Temple

Flowing River Chan Sangha

Fondazione Maitreya Milano

Fondazione Maitreya Milano is an emanation of Fondazione Maitreya, a Buddhist cultural institute based in Rome. It is not affiliated with any of the Buddhist schools that exist today in Italy: its purpose is to promote and support the Buddhist teachings of all traditions. Recognized as a moral entity with D.M. 29.3.1991, it is the most important cultural institution for the promotion of the knowledge of the Dhamma (law, teaching) in Italy. It was founded by one of the most prominent figures in the history of Buddhism in our country: Vincenzo Piga (1921-1998). In addition to Rome and Milan, there is also a group in Naples. Fondazione Maitreya Milano was founded in 2007 from an idea of the master Flavio Pelliconi (1950-2021) who led it as a teacher and organizer until his death. Since May 2021, Flavio's assistants and students have been carrying on the activities of the Foundation to the best of their ability. Fondazione Maitreya Milano organizes events, initiatives, workshops and courses to promote the knowledge and practice of Buddhism in a unitary and universalist perspective, without any profit or proselytism. Participation is open to everyone, free and free of charge. Nothing is due for the teachings, which are given free of charge. Fondazione Maitreya Milano and its Sangha are supported by the free offerings of students who practice Dāna.

forest hermitage

The Forest Hermitage (วัดป่าสันติธรรม) is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong (วัดหนองป่าพง), the late Luang Por Chah’s principal monastery in North East Thailand. Set in the Heart of England it is a small, peaceful Buddhist hermitage and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and where occasional events open to the public are held, and Bhavana Dhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests. The Forest Hermitage Trust and the Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship are responsible for both properties. The community is led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht

francislacoste

Francis Lacoste is at heart a practitioner of the Chaos Dharma or what Shinzen Young calls a “poly-spiritual”. Following his curiosity and his intuition, he’s deeply interested by the complementarity of different contemplative traditions. He’s now studying with Vince and Emily Horn as their non-dogmatic, modular approach to meditation, their individualized “spiritual midwifery”, and their plain deep humanity resonate with him. He teaches courses as part of the Buddhist Geeks selection of offerings as well as being availabe for one-on-one instruction on a dana basis. He brings his contemplative experience in his work as a manager and coach in software engineering where he helps teams and individuals in their development. He lives in Montreal, QC with his wife, their three sons, and rabbit.

Frederic-Persi

Full Moon Sangha

Gaia-House

Gaia House is a silent meditation retreat centre, a sanctuary of contemplative calm set amongst the gentle hills and quiet woodlands of South Devon. Founded in 1983, we are a registered charity committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual health through meditation. Through our year-round programme of weekend and week-long group retreats we offer meditation instruction and teachings drawn from a wide variety of Buddhist traditions. Additionally, we cater for long-term solitary meditators and work retreatants. We warmly welcome all people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, sexual orientation and gender identity, and we are actively working to investigate and remove barriers to inclusion.

Gary-Hillesland

Gary-Weber

The Essence of Awakening Self-inquiry vs the egos/Is - How it works - the neuroscience Updating Your Brain's Software Dancing Hands for Lower Anxiety, Higher Cognition and Awakening Right-sizing your "I", understanding confirmation bias...new studies Mindfulness works for women, but not for men?..new research Can we survive w/our current OS and buggy programs? Aleppo, Trump, Berlin, Orlandos, Nice...what can you do? Why lightning, trees, rivers, and lungs look the same... Relationships, Attachments, and Nonduality...FAQs What nonduality is (bliss) and isn't (no bliss)... There's no free will...accept it, attack it, hide it or ignore it? How to deepen your awakening practices - neuroscientifically What is an "E(e)nlightenment experience?"...a new scientific, secular model Living without a past - what's it like? Is that "human"? Dialogues with Oskar - Nondual seeing, "I" blocker, bliss, liberation, just "now" Dialogues with Oskar - Fewer thoughts, very still, 2D/3D perceptions, no doership Dialogues with Oskar...new places, losing control, fewer Oskars, love Dialogues with Oskar - Consciousness, resistance, spiritual identity, progress Dialogues w/Oskar - Stressful situations, rock climbing, loneliness, motivation

Geoff-Maxson

Gil-Fosdale

Gil is the founding teacher and a co-guiding teacher of the Insight Meditation Center in Redwood City, California, and the Insight Retreat Center in Santa Cruz, California. He is also a founder of the Sati Center for Buddhist Studies, where he is the Dean of its Buddhist Chaplaincy training programs. He has trained as a monk and as a teacher in both Burmese Theravāda and Japanese Sōtō Zen. In addition to books on Buddhist meditation practice, his published translations of Buddhist texts, including The Dhammapada: A New Translation of the Buddhist Classic with Annotations (Shambhala, 2005) and The Buddha Before Buddhism: A Translation of the Aṭṭhakavagga with Commentary (Shambhala, 2016). His dissertation was published in 2014 as Dawn of the Bodhisattva Path: The Early Perfection of Wisdom (Institute of Buddhist Studies and BDK America).

Ginger-Holladay

Glen Head Meditation

Glendora-Meyers

Gloria K-Green

Grant Ramsay

I have been studying Buddhism and meditating for about 25 years. Initially as part of a local Tibetan Buddhist centre, and now increasingly I am searching for more resonant teaching and guidance online, including secular Buddhist teachers.

Phra Maha Suriangrakhitthammo

This is a Buddhist temple in Fresno, California, USA. The name means "temple of the holy life" in Pali. It was established in 1994 by a group of Thai Buddhists who wanted to have a place to practice their religion and culture in New Mexico. The temple is named after a famous Buddha image in Thailand, which is believed to have miraculous powers and grant wishes to those who pray to it.

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Great Pond Sangha

Great River Zendo Ogawadera

Great Tides Zen

Greater Boston Buddhist Cultural Center

Greater Boston Zen Center

Greater Hartford Sangha

Green Island Sangha

Green Mountain Dharma Center

Green Mountain Dharma Center for men

Guang Huan Mi Zong

Harold-Kirby

Hartford Karma Thegsum Choling

Hartford Shambhala Study Group

Hartridge

Hartridge Monastery is a sanctuary in rural Devon, comprising 22 acres of land with a pond and new woodland, and accommodation based around an old farmhouse. The monastery is the residence for a small community of monks and novices practising in the Theravada tradition. The monks live as alms-mendicants, following a discipline based on guidelines established by the Buddha. ​Although the monastery is primarily a place of monastic training for monks, visitors and guests are also welcome, to share the lifestyle of the community.

Heart Circle Sangha

Heart of the Valley Mindfulness Practice Center

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Henna-Haravuori

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Howling Dragon Zendo

Hyolmo Ama Yangri Kyidug

Idunno Zen Buddhist Community

iMonastery

iMonastery is an international Buddhist monastery located 73 kilometers north from Chiang Mai airport in Pa Pae district. It's a Buddhist monastery dedicated to training both foreigners and english-speaking Thai men who want to ordain as Buddhist monks. iMonastery offers a 30-day program called "monk-life project" which is a temporary ordination training program for men who want to experience the life of a monk for a month. There is also the option to stay further afterwards as a monk. One can join the program and participate in the 3-month annual rain's retreat afterward, or stay as long as they wish after as a monk. Foreigner monks are treated well and highly valued. iMonastery is partnered with Pa Pae Meditation Retreat Centre, and has many senior English speaking mentor and teaching monks to train new monks in the livelihood of being a monk including vinaya, temple/cultural etiquette, meditation, and dhamma. The abbot of iMonastery is Phra Achan Naringchai, 17 years in robes. The monastery is in the Thai Dhammakaya tradition. The main temple, located in Thonburi Thailand, "Wat Dhammakaya", is said to be the largest Theravada Buddhist temple in the world. The tradition and meditation technique taught has been highly influenced by the Buddhist commentary "The Vissudhimagga" (The Path of Purification). Lots of variability is taught in the meditation technique so it could suit each person. Emphasis is on feeling "sabai" in your meditation. Thai visa work is taken care of by the monks at the monastery. It is recommended you arrive initially with a Thai tourist visa (60-days), which can be extended once for another 30 days. A one-year Thai non-immigrant (R) visa can be issued if you have intentions to stay as a monk for a longer period. Accomodation for new monks is tent under individual sala. Breakfast and Lunch are cooked by employed kitchen staff. Bindapat (alms round) to the local village is done throughout the week by different groups of monks. Many outings for the monks are also scheduled such as visits to the local village school to teach English and Dhamma to children. The rain's retreat provides a great deal of time for daily meditation practice. Secluded private areas are available to practice at around the property. The monastery is located on 1000 acres of land but currently only a small portion is utilized. Many construction projects are in progress to expand the structures. At 900 meters elevation in the mountains of northern Thailand, the weather is cool throughout the year and is ideal for comfortable meditation practice. Night time temperatures are sometimes below 15 C. Adequate blankets and electric heating pad provided.

INDRIYA RETREAT

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Insight Meditation Center

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International Meditation Center of New Jersey

For people in New Jersey and New York, since 1998 DIMC or Dhammakaya International Meditation Center (New Jersey) is a non-profit 501 (C) (3) organization. We began meeting in 1998 to help people learn to journey inward to find true happiness. We have been helping people find peace within themselves for over 20 years. We promote meditation, peace, spiritual awareness, and harmony to humankind. Our meditation sessions are conducted by Dhammakaya practitioners who have dedicated themselves to teaching meditation and dhamma (the reality of life) to restore tranquility to the world through inner peace. The center is located in the beautiful and tranquil town of Fanwood, New Jersey. ​ Our door is always open to new members, no matter their meditation experience level. We are proud to bring together people from all over New Jersey and beyond. Come join us at our next event — we’d love to share all that Dhammakaya Meditation Center New Jersey has to offer. At DIMC in Fanwood, New Jersey, we meet every Saturday from 3:30- 4:30 p.m. for a Basic Meditation Practice. New meditators and experienced meditators are welcome to attend and benefit from the class without making an appointment. There is no fee required, but we welcome a donation for facilities. Besides weekly Basic Meditation Practice, we also host Weekend Retreats, 1-Day Retreats, 7-Class Series, and Special Lectures in Buddhism and Dhamma. Moreover, DIMC has representatives working with members of various organizations in promoting wellness, good mental health, and leading meditation sessions for the United Nations staff regularly. We host activities and meditation class off-site so that more people in New Jersey and New York can learn and enjoy the benefits of Dhammakaya meditation. Our Meditation Center is a devoted community made up of enthusiastic individuals who enjoy practicing Dhammakaya technique of meditation. You are welcome to browse our site to learn more, and if what we are doing resonates with you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

International Meditation Center of New Jersey

Ithaca Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Group

Jack-Kornfield

Jack Kornfield trained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand, India, and Burma. He was ordained only a few months. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology and is a founding teacher of the Insight Meditation Society in Massachusetts and Spirit Rock Meditation Center in California. He is one of the key teachers to introduce mindfulness practice to the West, has taught internationally since 1974, and is the author of 16 books which have sold 2 million copies. He is the most expensive teacher.

Jacqueline Dubbs-Siroka

Jane-Jackson

Janet-Merrick

Jasmine-Shaw

Jeffrey-Fracher

Jen-Jordan

Jennifer-Stanley

Jerry-Hartman

Jess-Lewis

Jessica-Dixon

Jewel Heart New York

Joe-Gilbert

Joe Stanski

I am a 35 year old practitioner that has been practicing for about 10 years. Looking to find my way to see whats really happening in the here and now.

John-Murphy

John-Prendergast

Joscha-Bach

joseph-goldstien

Joseph Goldstein has been leading insight and lovingkindness meditation retreats worldwide since 1974. He is a cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachusetts, where he is on the guiding teachers’ Founders Council. In 1989, together with several other teachers and students of insight meditation, he helped establish the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies. Joseph first became interested in Buddhism as a Peace Corps volunteer in Thailand in 1965. Since 1967 he has studied and practiced different forms of Buddhist meditation under eminent teachers from India, Burma and Tibet. He is the author of Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Awakening, A Heart Full of Peace, One Dharma: The Emerging Western Buddhism, Insight Meditation: The Practice of Freedom, The Experience of Insight, and co-author of Seeking the Heart of Wisdom and Insight Meditation: A Correspondence Course.

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Julia-Ward

Kadampa Meditation Center

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Kagyu Chogyi Gyaltsen

Kagyu Chokor Ling

Kagyu Dzamling Kunchab KDK

Kagyu Thubten Choling

Kara-Braun

Karma Kagyu Tibetan Buddhism Study Meditation Center

Karma Triyana Dharmachakra

Karme Choling

Karolynn-Coleman

Kate-Davies

Kathy-Flyn-Somerville

Katog Vajra Ling

Kay-Davidson

Kennebec River Zen Center

kenneth-folk

Private Instruction: I am pleased to offer one-on-one personal dharma training and meditation coaching on a fee-for-service basis. Sessions are 45 minutes, audio only. My fee is USD $185 per session. I prefer weekly sessions but also offer biweekly, monthly, and ad hoc scheduling. I am just now easing back into work after almost two years of retirement, so I have space on my calendar for now, but this is unlikely to last; if you’re interested in private sessions, now is a good time to lock down a time slot. Please contact me at kennethfolkdharma at gmail dot com for scheduling, or for more information. Looking forward to hearing from you,

Keyshawn Ebanks

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Khemacitto

Khemacittol is fully ordained Bhikkhu staying at Wat Mahatat, Manchester IK He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Khemacitto and is our third example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.

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Wat Buddhaguna is a humble non-sectarian buddhist community in Singapore that practices under the guidance of Venerable Seck Kong Hian Mahaviro. "I consider the welfare of all beings as something for which I must never cease to strive." King Asoka

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Kristina-Weaver

Kunzang Palchen Ling

Kurukulla Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies

Lama Yeshe Wisdom Archive

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Larry-Schwarts

Laurel-Rosenthal

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Leigh Brasington's Bio. Leigh Brasington has been practicing meditation since 1985 and is the senior American student of the late Ven. Ayya Khema. Leigh began assisting Ven. Ayya Khemma in 1994, and began teaching retreats on his on in 1997. He is also authorized to teach by Jack Kornfield.

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Lincroft Zen Sangha

Ling Jiou Mountain Buddhist Society

Living Dharma Center

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They offer group solitary chanting and walking retreats. They also explore bringing meditation into practical life. Retreats are offered in English or in French with translation as needed. All retreats are LGBTQI friendly.

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Lucille

Certified IFS Therapist Jungian Therapist

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Maha Charan Jira (Name not provided)

Wat Temple Jewels is a Buddhist temple located in San Diego, California, United States. It was founded in 1980 and is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Temple Jewels is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

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Mahayana Sutra and Tantra Center

Maine Buddhist Gathering

Manchester Shambhala Meditation Group

Mandala Vermont

Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple

Abbot Phrarat Ronchoto

Abhaya (Dustin Davis) is ordained as a Dharmacharya in the Embracing Simplicity Order under Venerables Pannavati and Pannadipa. His primary practices of Satipaṭṭhāna (4 Establishings of Mindfulness) in the style offered by Bhikkhu Anālayo, Ānāpānasati (Breath Based Mindfulness), and the Brahma Vihāras (Heavenly Abidings) spring from an affinity for the approaches offered in Early Buddhism. He also has an appreciation for the later traditions, having undertaken retreats in the Vajrayāna and Zen traditions including formally receiving the 5 Mindfulness Trainings from Thích Nhất Hạnh in 2013. Having worked over 25 years in the hospital critical care setting, he brings his intimacy with the illness, death, and dying processes to bear in Dharma sharing. He is also passionate about Dharma as a central support for dealing with addictions of all kinds.

Manish Mohan

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Serena

I will assume you know that these “biographical” introductions are generally written in the third person by the person allegedly being talked about! In the interest of transparency, honesty and intimacy, I am rejecting that strategy and I am going to tell you a bit about myself directly. From the age of 4 or 5 years old, I’d been having experiences that only Buddhism seemed to make any sense of (once I discovered Buddhist books when I was around 10 or 11). These experiences were intimations of what the Buddhist tradition refers to as “not-self” and “emptiness.” I read some books about Buddhism throughout high school, but more from curiosity than from any sense of necessity or desire to take up the practice. My sister’s death from cancer when I was 16 shook me to my core and I began a deep search for meaning in the face of mortality. At 18, I began practicing at the NY Dharmadhatu where I practiced for several years before making my way to the NY Zendo Shobo-ji. After a year or so there, I turned away from any formal relationship with teachers or community, but I practiced informally at Zen Mountain Monastery with no inclination to become a formal student. In 1989, I began practicing in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, my dharma teachers being Lyn Fine and Patricia Hunt-Perry. By 1997, I ordained into the Tiep Hien Order. However, already by 2000, no longer thrilled by what I saw happening in the community, I began study with Samu Sunim who ordained me as a dharma teacher (poep sa) in Toronto on July 4th, 2007. I’ve earned a Graduate Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies under Peter Harvey through the University of Sunderland. Realizing I did not want an academic career, I chose not to write a thesis, hence no letters after my name. I have two daughters, separated by 36 years and live in Tucson, Arizona where I enjoy co-parenting my younger daughter. I founded and served as guiding teacher of the Empty Mountain Sangha and the Tucson Mindfulness Practice Community which has evolved into a peer-led group. I have the great joy and privilege to teach classes, lecture and lead retreats and workshops throughout North and Central America, as well as in Asia. I was invited by Wisdom Publications to write a book integrating the four foundations of mindfulness with the movements and postures of hatha-yoga. That book, Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath, Body and Mind offers a fully comprehensive and integrated practice of hatha-yoga-asana with Buddhist mindfulness (vipassana) meditation based upon the instructions of the Buddha on the four Foundations of Mindfulness. I’ve studied and practiced many forms of meditation and work with each student to find which techniques seem best suited to one’s life situation. The basic core practice is satipatthana (four foundations of mindfulness) which includes focused attention and inquiry into body (breath, posture, activities of the body, parts and elements of the body and it’s dissolution); feelings (the felt-sense of experience, whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral); mental formations (all other mental activities such as perception, emotion, thought) and dhammas (investigation into phenomena). Along with satipatthana, other key practices include the four immeasurables (kindness; compassion; selfless joy and equanimity); lojong (mind training); tonglen (the exchanging of self and other); naikan (the practice of gratitude) and more.

Mark-Schroeder

Martha-Patterson

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Mary-VanDevanter

Matt Gold

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Matthew-Owen

Meditation in Providence

Meditation New York

Michael-Hoffman

Michael-Owens

Michael Clark

In my college years I was introduced to meditation by teachers in New Mexico and Mexico. I served on a board of trustees for a Spiritual organization in Santa Fe as well as providing videography and broadcasting services. A friend of mine recommended Theravada Buddhism and also introduced me to Dhammarato.

Michele-Topel

Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center

The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center (MBMC) MBMC is a Thai Meditation and Spiritual Community Center and Buddhist-Eastern Studies and Learning Center in the Warren, Michigan. History The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center (MBMC) was established in 1992 as the Midwest Buddhist Association, Inc. filed and located in the State of Ohio, certified as a non-profit organization. The Center is recorded on Roll H371 at Frame 0045 of the records of Incorporation and Miscellaneous Filing on June 8th, 1992. The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center, วัดพุทธวิหารนานาชาติมิดเวสต์ (Buddha Vihara Temple), became a member of the Buddhist Council of the Midwest, a member of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A. in 1997, a member of Council for a Parliament of the World Religions since 1993. Mission 1. To maintain the Teachings of the Buddha. 2. To be a tool in promoting Buddhist and Eastern Culture. 3. To make known the activities of Buddha Vihara to Buddhists in general. 4. To promote and spread activities of Buddhist and other religious organizations to public. 5. To be the means of promotion techniques and the ways to promote activities of Buddhist Monks in the US. 6. To be the Meditation and Spiritual Community Center. 7. To be the Buddhist-Eastern Studies and Learning Center. 8. To Maintain and Support Buddhist Teaching and Eastern Culture. 9. To be the Resource Center for mutual understanding and harmonious activities. 10. To represent Buddhist Organizations in the Interfaith Activities. 11. To coordinate with interfaith activities in order to promote world peace. How we practise Daily Practice - Morning Chanting and Meditation Practice at 6:00 - 7:00 A.M. - Evening Chanting and Meditation Practice at 6:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Medium of instruction are Thai, Laotian and English for meditation practice and Dhamma talks.

Phra-Maha-Chuen-Chotiyano-Por.-4-Ph.D.-Abbot

I have been living primarily chargin high fees and also want money as donations (dana in the Buddhist tradition) since 1970 when I ordained as a Buddhist monk in Thailand. All teachings are offered on a donation basis. If you wish, you might like to become a paid monthly subscriber. Your paid subscription will go directly to support the teachings, the office expenses and support for the family and myself.

Mikhail Churilov

Milarepa Center

Mindfulness Practice Group of Annapolis

Mindfulness Sangha

Monadnock Mindfulness Practice Center

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Cathal is white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Cathal is a paid volunteer and is our second example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.

Monmouth Zen Circle

Montpelier Shambhala Center

Moon on Water Meditation Group

Morgan Bay Zendo

Morning Star Sangha

Morning Sun Community

Nagaloka Buddhist Center

Nalandabodhi Connecticut

Nalandabodhi New York

Nancy-Bernstein

Nancy-Brutsche

Nancy-Hilpert

Nashua Buddhist Meditation Group

Natalie-Knospe

Natural Buddhist Meditation Temple

The Natural Buddhist Meditation Temple of Greater Chicago is located in Burbank, about a half-an-hour drive from the city of Chicago. The temple is run by a Thai Buddhist community. It is beautifully decorated, with two large golden Buddha statues in their prayer room, that are surely awe-worthy. The monks are dressed in orange robes and conduct regular prayer sessions. It is a smaller and more intimate temple, great for newcomers from the Thai Buddhist community. The backyard has some beautiful greenery and is a peaceful backdrop for meditation sessions.

New England Buddhist Vihara

New Haven Zen Center

New Jersey Buddhist Culture Center

New Jersey Buddhist Vihara

New Moon Zendo

New York Buddhist Vihara

New York City Bhuddism meet up group

New York Insight Meditation Center

New York Nyingma monastery

New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care

New York Zendo Shobo-ji

Nichiren Buddhist Sangha

NIRODHA FINLAND

Nirodha organizes insight (vipassana) meditation related events in Finland. They offer silent meditation retreats weekly meditation evenings monthly practice days and other activities. The teachers of their retreats come from abroad+ADs- many of them have got their teacher training at Gaia House Insight Meditation Society or Spirit Rock. The teachings are based on Theravada Buddhism. Many Nirodha events take place in Helsinki but they have local sitting groups in several other Finnish cities as well. Everybody is warmly welcome to practise with them.

noon-baldwin

Noon Baldwin is an ex circus artist street performer who retired from the circus in 2004 to dedicate his life to spiritual practice and iving in Dhamma centres (France South Africa) Amaravati monastery (UK). Noon co-created and co-runs Ekuthuleni a back to basics meditation center in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Noon?s main influence is the Thai Forrest tradition of Ajahn Chah but has an interest in many spiritual traditions and has been practising with Jaya Ashmore from Open Dharma since 2008. He enjoys how the traditional open spirituality practices meet as one in his heart./Connecting with curiosity energy with a sense of embodying spiritual practice through in-depth body grounding meditations are currently Noon?s fields of exploration. He is transgendered, a two spirit person all in one.He teachers Dharma in both French and English.

NOON BALDWIN

Noon Baldwin is an ex circus artist & street performer who retired from the circus in 2004 to dedicate his life to spiritual practice and iving in Dhamma centres (France & South Africa) & Amaravati monastery, (UK). Noon co-created and co-runs Ekuthuleni, a back to basics meditation center in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Noon’s main influence is the Thai Forrest tradition of Ajahn Chah but has an interest in many spiritual traditions and has been practising with Jaya Ashmore from Open Dharma since 2008. ​He enjoys how the traditional & open spirituality practices meet as one in his heart. Connecting with curiosity & energy, with a sense of embodying spiritual practice through in-depth body grounding meditations are currently Noon’s fields of exploration. He is transgendered….a two spirit person all in one. He teachers Dharma in both French and English.

North Country Zen Group

Northern Light Zen Center

Nour Meddeb

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Nyack Zen nyc area

Oceangate Meditation Group

Odiyana Meditation Center

OM yoga center

One Mind Zen Sangha

Open Awareness Sangha

Open Heart Sangha

Open Sangha Modern Chan Circle

OPEN DHARMA FOUNDATION

Open Dharma Foundation is a scholarship fund for silent meditation retreats. It exists in order to provide individuals from all over the world with scholarships for silent meditation retreats who without financial aid would be unable to access sustained intensive practice.

Ordinary Mind Zendo

Orgyen Khamdroling Vermont

Orgyen Ling

Original Mind Zen Sangha

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Other-Thai-Places

A place of worship is a specially designed structure or consecrated space where individuals or a group of people such as a congregation come to perform acts of devotion, veneration, or religious study. A building constructed or used for this purpose is sometimes called a house of worship. Temples, churches, and mosques are examples of structures created for worship. A monastery, particularly for Buddhists, may serve both to house those belonging to religious orders and as a place of worship for visitors. Natural or topographical features may also serve as places of worship, and are considered holy or sacrosanct in some religions; the rituals associated with the Ganges river are an example in Hinduism. Under International Humanitarian Law and the Geneva Conventions, religious buildings are offered special protection, similar to the protection guaranteed hospitals displaying the Red Cross or Red Crescent. These international laws of war bar firing upon or from a religious building.Religious architecture expresses the religious beliefs, aesthetic choices, and economic and technological capacity of those who create or adapt it, and thus places of worship show great variety depending on time and place.

Oxbow Zen Sangha

Padmasambhava Buddhist Center

Palden Sakya Vermont

Palpung-Somerville

Palyul Center mid ny

PALYUL DARMA CENTER

Palyul Ling

Parker Coinley

Parker did much of the research to get the web site running and the legal papers.

Pat-Peason

Pathumrungsi-Watthanarum

Founded in 2014, Wat Buddharam Leeds is one of the newest Thai Buddhist temples in the UK. It’s home to several monks all year around, and thousands of people visit the temple each year to take part in celebrations, religious services and other events.

Paul-Jones

Paulina Trujillo-Perez

Peaceful Harbor Sangha

Peggy-Divincenzo

Peggy-OKane

Pema Osel Do Ngak Choling

Ph.D. (HONOR Abbot)

Wat Mongkolratanam Tampa Florida was established on May 19, 1981 under the Florida law. The objectives are for propagating the Buddha's teaching and practice, providing the residence for monks and to perform religious activies, providing a place for people to make merit and to serve as a pillar for Thai community.

Philip-Davidson

Philippa Blanchard-Mueller

Phra Adada Thera Dhammo Chief

Wat Phra Dhammakaya Branch Chicago is a branch of Wat Phra Dhammakaya, a Buddhist temple in Thailand that teaches Dhammakaya meditation (Vijja Dhammakaya). The branch was established in 1997 by Phra Maha Somchai Thanavuddho, a disciple of Luang Por Dhammajayo, the abbot of Wat Phra Dhammakaya. The branch is located in Elgin, Illinois, and serves as a center for meditation practice and Buddhist education for people in Chicago and nearby areas.

Phra Chuadana Thammo

Phra Jamnian Jirasutho Abbot

Phra Kru Phalim Thitapho

WAT US BUDDHAYARAM is a Buddhist temple in Bronx, New York. It was established in 1994 as a place for Buddhists to meet and discuss the teachings of the Buddha and practice meditation. The temple follows the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and belongs to the Thai Maha Nikaya sect. The temple also serves as an education and support center for the Thai community in New York.

Phra Kru Phitthammawit Por. monastic

Phra Kru Plad Prasert

Description from visitor: Somewhere small road off Macpherson road. Visited in the 1980s many times. Used to be called (old name) Thean Teck Tong (translated to mean heavenly merits hall temple).

Phra Kru Sathanukul

Phra Kru Si Phipattanaphon Phor. 6 MA

Wat Buddharangsi is a Buddhist temple located in Homestead, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1979 and is the first Thai temple in South Florida. The temple is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere. It offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Buddharangsi is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Phra Kru Sunthorn Thamasatit Abbot

Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino is a Buddhist temple located in San Bernardino, California, United States. It was founded in 1976 and is the largest Buddhist temple in Southern California. The temple is known for its large statue of Buddha, which is one of the largest Buddha statues in the United States. Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Phra Kru Udom Phatthana

Phra Maha Chuen Chotiyano Por. 4 Ph.D. Abbot

The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center (MBMC) was established in 1992 as the Midwest Buddhist Association, Inc. filed and located in the State of Ohio, certified as a non-profit organization. The Center is recorded on Roll H371 at Frame 0045 of the records of Incorporation and Miscellaneous Filing on June 8th, 1992. The Midwest Buddhist Meditation Center, วัดพุทธวิหารนานาชาติมิดเวสต์ (Buddha Vihara Temple), became a member of the Buddhist Council of the Midwest, a member of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A. in 1997, a member of Council for a Parliament of the World Religions since 1993.

Phra Maha Prasert Kawissaro Por. 7 MA abbot

WAT BUDDHANUSORN: This is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Fremont, California, USA. The name means "temple for the dedication of the Buddha" in Thai. It was founded in 1983 by a group of Thai Buddhists who wanted to have a place to practice their religion and culture in New Mexico. The temple offers various activities and services for the Buddhist community and the public, such as meditation, chanting, Dhamma talks, ceremonies, festivals, classes, and counseling.

Phra Maha Sansutthimethi Abbot

Wat Buddhasat Kanchanaram is a Thai Buddhist temple in Des Plaines, Illinois. It was established in 1994 by a group of Thai Buddhists who wanted to have a place to practice their faith and culture. The temple offers meditation classes, Buddhist ceremonies, Thai language and culture classes, and community services. The email of the temple is [[email protected]]. You can learn more about the temple from [this website] or [this Facebook page]. blush

Phra Maha Sukhumo Ph. 4 MA Abbot

Phra Palad Samruai Khruthammo MA Abbot

Wat Buddhawara Oregon is a Buddhist temple located in Portland, Oregon, United States. It was founded in 1981 by Thai people living in Oregon, and its purpose is to serve as a place of meditation and merit-making for Buddhists. The temple is the first Thai temple in Oregon. Within the temple are the following important structures: ubosot (ordination hall), vihara (assembly hall), sala kan parian (preaching hall), kuti song (monk's quarters), and ho rakhang (bell tower).

Phra Phawana Wiriyakhun (Phadet Tatehevo) Abbot

Phra Rattanarangsi

Buddharama Temple Fredrika (Thai: วัดพุทธาราม; RTGS: wat phuttharam) is a planned Theravada Buddhist temple (“Wat”) near Fredrika in Åsele Municipality, Sweden.Construction began in 2004, and at that point it was scheduled to become the largest Buddhist temple in Europe. However, due to several economical and practical difficulties, the project was radically downsized and the budget was lowered to about 10% of the initial budget.

Phra Singh Thanarasop Ph.D. 7 D.D.S. Ph.D. Abbot

Phra Somboon Pun Chief Monk

The Atlanta Meditation Center, located in the Brookhaven neighborhood of Atlanta, offers private and group meditation classes. Our instructors focus on mindfulness and our classes are designed to help you connect with your physical body, your emotions, mental energy, and spirit. All of our classes are available for first-time and long-time meditators.

Phra Sot Sawan Apinya

WAT DHAMMABHAVANA: This is a Thai Buddhist temple in Anchorage, Alaska. It was founded in 1997 by a group of Thai Buddhists who wanted to have a place to worship and learn Buddhism in Alaska. The temple offers religious ceremonies, meditation classes, Dhamma teachings, and cultural events. The email of the temple is [email protected] OR [email protected]

Phra Thanom Nekkham

Wat Buddhapana is a Buddhist temple in West Palm Beach, Florida, USA. It is also known as Wat Florida Dhammaram or Wat Florida. It was founded in 1999 by Phra Ajahn Thong Abhakaro, who is still the abbot of the temple. The temple follows the Dhammayut Nikaya sect of Thai Buddhism and is under the guidance of Luang Por Liem Thitadhammo, the abbot of Wat Nong Pah Pong, the main monastery of Ajahn Chah's lineage. The temple offers various activities and services for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, such as meditation classes, Dhamma talks, retreats, ceremonies, festivals, and cultural events.

Phra Witaed Bodhikun (Wirayut Virayutho) President of the Sangha

Wat Thai Kusinara Temple is a Buddhist temple in Kushinagar, India. It is one of the four holy places of Buddhism, where Gautama Buddha attained Parinibbana (final passing away). The temple was built in 1998 by Wat Thai Buddhagaya in Bihar, India, with the support of the Royal Thai Government and the Thai Buddhist community. The temple has a replica of the Mahaparinirvana Stupa, which marks the spot where the Buddha passed away, and a reclining Buddha statue that depicts his last posture

Phra Wuthi Ruen Chief Monk

This is a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Chicago, Illinois. It was established in 1982 by a group of Cambodian refugees who escaped from the Khmer Rouge regime. The temple serves as a spiritual and cultural center for the Cambodian community in Chicago. The email of the temple is [email protected]

Pietro Falco

Pietro is in the process of becoming white robed eight preceptor staying at Wat Rusee Pa Seang Tham on Koh Phangan. He is under the wing and is a student of Cha-wat Achan Mitree an monk of more than 20 years. Open Sangha Foundation is please to have Pietro is a paid volunteer and is our fourth example of one whom we financially support, Please be generous to OSF so we can continue supporting our friends in the dhamma.

Pioneer Valley Shambhala Center

Plymouth Meditation Group

Po Jama Sangha

POEP SA FRANK JUDE BOCCIO

I will assume you know that these “biographical” introductions are generally written in the third person by the person allegedly being talked about! In the interest of transparency, honesty and intimacy, I am rejecting that strategy and I am going to tell you a bit about myself directly. From the age of 4 or 5 years old, I’d been having experiences that only Buddhism seemed to make any sense of (once I discovered Buddhist books when I was around 10 or 11). These experiences were intimations of what the Buddhist tradition refers to as “not-self” and “emptiness.” I read some books about Buddhism throughout high school, but more from curiosity than from any sense of necessity or desire to take up the practice. My sister’s death from cancer when I was 16 shook me to my core and I began a deep search for meaning in the face of mortality. At 18, I began practicing at the NY Dharmadhatu where I practiced for several years before making my way to the NY Zendo Shobo-ji. After a year or so there, I turned away from any formal relationship with teachers or community, but I practiced informally at Zen Mountain Monastery with no inclination to become a formal student. In 1989, I began practicing in the tradition of Thich Nhat Hanh, my dharma teachers being Lyn Fine and Patricia Hunt-Perry. By 1997, I ordained into the Tiep Hien Order. However, already by 2000, no longer thrilled by what I saw happening in the community, I began study with Samu Sunim who ordained me as a dharma teacher (poep sa) in Toronto on July 4th, 2007. I’ve earned a Graduate Level Diploma in Buddhist Studies under Peter Harvey through the University of Sunderland. Realizing I did not want an academic career, I chose not to write a thesis, hence no letters after my name. I have two daughters, separated by 36 years and live in Tucson, Arizona where I enjoy co-parenting my younger daughter. I founded and served as guiding teacher of the Empty Mountain Sangha and the Tucson Mindfulness Practice Community which has evolved into a peer-led group. I have the great joy and privilege to teach classes, lecture and lead retreats and workshops throughout North and Central America, as well as in Asia. I was invited by Wisdom Publications to write a book integrating the four foundations of mindfulness with the movements and postures of hatha-yoga. That book, Mindfulness Yoga: The Awakened Union of Breath, Body and Mind offers a fully comprehensive and integrated practice of hatha-yoga-asana with Buddhist mindfulness (vipassana) meditation based upon the instructions of the Buddha on the four Foundations of Mindfulness. I’ve studied and practiced many forms of meditation and work with each student to find which techniques seem best suited to one’s life situation. The basic core practice is satipatthana (four foundations of mindfulness) which includes focused attention and inquiry into body (breath, posture, activities of the body, parts and elements of the body and it’s dissolution); feelings (the felt-sense of experience, whether pleasant, unpleasant or neutral); mental formations (all other mental activities such as perception, emotion, thought) and dhammas (investigation into phenomena). Along with satipatthana, other key practices include the four immeasurables (kindness; compassion; selfless joy and equanimity); lojong (mind training); tonglen (the exchanging of self and other); naikan (the practice of gratitude) and more.

Portland Zen Meditation Center

Portsmouth Buddhist Center

Portsmouth Zendo

Prajna Upadesa Foundation

Prateek Test

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Prateek Goyal

PP Testing

Prateek Goyal

Prateek Goyal

Princeton Area Zen Group

Princeton Buddhist Meditation

Prospect Park LGBTQ Sangha

Providence Zen Center

Provost Pongsupat permanent pastor

Provost Samuansanit Isarop M. Abbot

Wat Nakorn Thamm THE NAGARA DHAMMA TEMPLE is a Buddhist temple located in Riverside, California, United States. It was founded in 1977 and is known for its large and active community. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Nakorn Thamm THE NAGARA DHAMMA TEMPLE is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Provost Somboon Athitthano Abbot

Pure Land Buddhist Association

Rahob Dharma Center

Rangjung Yeshe Gomde Meditation Center Cooperstown

Rangrigyeshe Center for Tibetan Buddhist Studies Dzogchen

Ratna Shri Tibetan Meditation

Raymund-Lew

Rebecca-Hines

Rebel Saint Meditation Center

Redding Meditation Society

Renee Anthony-Dee

Richard

Rick

Rick-Hanson

Rick

Rigpa Boston

Rigpa Fellowship

Rigpa New York

Ripamonti Buddhist monastery

River Sangha

Robert Walker Cohen

Been student of Dhammarato for years

Rochester Zen Center up state

Roger Heeley

OSF volunteer, dhamma student and would like to teach in the future

Rosalie S.-Bostick

Roseanne-Clark

Roxani-Tsirides

Royal Warrants of International Abbot

Wat Ananda Metyarama Thai Buddhist Temple is a Theravada Buddhist monastery and temple in Singapore. The monastery was originally set up by Venerable Luang Phor Hong Dhammaratano with his disciple Samanera Boonler. The temple is located at 50B Jalan Bukit Merah

Rutland Shambhala Meditation Group

Sailor-Bo

In 1975 Bob went to India to live in the Ashram. In 1976/77 he spent 12 months with Nisargadatta Maharaj in Bombay. Since this time thousands of seekers from all over the world have come to his home in Melbourne, Australia for individual sessions and to join regular weekly group meetings. Bob also connects individually via Skype and holds zoom groups 3 times a week. By following Bob’s pointers seekers either settle for less suffering or earnestly continue the search untill all questions are extinguished and questioner ‘dissolves’ into nothing. Through Bob’s devotion and enthusiasm many have woken from the nightmare of belief in being separate entities. Having awoken some write books, provide their own pointers to the truth or some just quietly serve ‘themselves in others’ wherever Life places them. The potential to recognize this simplicity of presence awareness is here now, it lays right in front of us, under the veil of ever changing, passing thoughts. These thoughts are simply another way the One Essence appears and expresses itself.

San Francisco Dhammaram Temple

San Fran Dhammaram Temple is the embodiment of Ācariya Thoon Khippapañño’s vision to proliferate the Buddha’s teachings. He first visited America in 1987 and returned subsequent times to teach the Dhamma. At that time, there weren’t any locations established for the meeting, education, and communal discussion of Dhamma. Established in 2002 as a center for the teaching and practice of Theravada Buddhism, San Fran Dhammaram Temple is the first Thai temple in the city of San Francisco. Thanks to the faithful support of Thai and local communities, the temple has grown rapidly and has become a central institution not only for Dhamma practice, but also for Thai language and culture.

SANDITTHIKA MEDITATION COMMUNITY

Their collective including Emily and Vince Horn Francis Lacoste and Ryan Oelke offer one-on-one teachings group teachings and retreats across a range of experimentally integrated contemplative practices.

Sangha Sunday

Shinzen is like no other teacher you’ve ever encountered. He merges scientific clarity, a rare grasp of source-language teachings East and West, and a gift for sparking insight through unexpected analogies, illustrations, humor, and firsthand accounts that reveal the inner journey to be as wondrous as any geographical expedition.

SANGHASEVA

SanghaSeva is a charity that offers retreats and events that participate in humanitarian and ecological projects in ways that support deep and meaningful lives. It was set up in 2004 by Zohar Lavie Nathan Glyde and Rob Burbea.

Santikaro

Kevala Retreat Center was inspired by Wat Suan Mokkh in Thailand. Sitting on a hill in Southwestern Wisconsin, it consists of three guest houses where people can come stay and retreat either alone or with a group. There are only a few rooms available, so not many people will be there at one time. In the front, there are two of the guest houses, one with a shared kitchen and library space upstairs, and the house of Santikaro and his wife Marie Jo. Marie Jo and Santikaro spend some time each day taking care of the wildlife, the trails, and the horses that live on the property, but they are both available to schedule a chat with at any time if you just knock on their door. Walking to the back, there is a long soft grass trail with 6 or 5 places to veer off and sit on a little bench in seclusion. It’s like a beautiful little nature park full of native flora and fauna. There is also one guest house in the back of the property that sits more secluded than the houses in front. Santikaro and Marie Jo also keep three friendly cats that wander around making friends with the guests. Guests are expected to bring their own food, keep to their own schedule, and to clean up after themselves. It’s a wonderful place to come and retreat on your own or in a group.

Santivanaram-Buddhist-Association

Based in Kent their aims are to help people increase their peace of mind and solve their human problems through wisdom and compassion.

Sarasota-Forest-Monastery

In 2011, the community rented a house where the monks stayed, and established a formal schedule of Dhamma instruction. At the time of the “Rains Retreat”, the Community had gathered enough money to form a non-profit organization, The Buddhist Association of Central Florida (BACF), whose purpose was to raise money to found a Buddhist Monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition.

SARI MARKKANEN

Sari Markkanen was already at a young age interested in spiritual and existential questions. She fell in love with Insight meditation in 2005 after years of other meditative practices. Sari has practiced meditation on long retreats in Gaia House, in Finland and in monasteries in Thailand, and has been especially keen on exploring emptiness and jhana practices as taught by her close teacher Rob Burbea. She was invited to a teacher training guided by Rob Burbea, Martine Batchelor and Caroline Jones, which she completed at the end of 2020. Rob’s teachings have greatly informed Sari’s way of teaching dharma.

Sayalay Khema Cari

Let me share again this short explanation of Sayadaw about his Thabarwa centers 'without limits to do good deeds'... So​ ​often people misunderstanding the benefit of welcoming all....​Or they appreciate in theory but when it comes to practice want to kick out this one or that one individual who is disturbing them (and limits become always more tight and intolerance grow fast)... Recently I spent more time in our USA Thabarwa center which is easily criticised for being messy, dirty, out of control.... And we can say it is truly messy, disorganised, quite dirty....​Being grown up in Switzerland these conditions are also very challenging to me BUT BUT... , what I could experience there was a great relaxation due to freedom. No control. No intolerance. No limits imposed.... People are free to do good as much as they want and over... People are accepted/tolerated as they are... People are free to relax and become better persons because they come to wish for it, not because they have no other choice than obey a standard to-be accepted.... People really develop wisdom by the time, develop wisdom as result of free wisdom and not as result of repression and constriction or control...

Seabrook Buddhist Temple

Seacoast N.H. Meditation Group

Seattle Meditation Center

World peace through inner peace The goal of Seattle meditation center is not to convert people to Buddhism. It is rather, to foster peace. Meditation benefits all people. We welcome people from all religious faiths to join us in practicing meditation. Through inner peace, there can be world peace.Venerable Mason with his nickname "Ven. Mason" is one of our current teaching monks who lead the meditation class. He has been practicing Buddhist meditation in monkhood for 20 years. Before joining Seattle Meditation Center, he taught meditation to local people at Meditation Center, Washington D.C., the USA for several years.

Sensei Wendy

Zen Theravada Buddhist teacher. Wendy Palmer began training in 1971. She was drawn to the beauty and power of aikido and recognized the practice as a path to increase empowerment and love. She is the creator of Leadership Embodiment a profound approach to personal and professional development using embodied practices based on aikido. She has been teaching classes and workshops in Conscious Embodiment for over thirty years. Wendy is author of three books: Leadership Embodiment: How the Way We Sit and Stand Can Change the Way We Think and Speak, The Intuitive Body: Discovering the Wisdom of Conscious Embodiment, and Aikido and The Practice of Freedom: Aikido Principles as a Spiritual Guide.

Serlingpa Meditation Center

SGI-USA Queens Community Center

AAB-mee and my shadow

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Shambhala Meditation Center Boston

Shambhala Meditation Center of Albany

Shambhala Meditation Center of New Haven

Shambhala Meditation Center of NY

Shambhala Meditation Center of Providence

Shambhala Meditation Center of St.Johnsbury

Shao Shan Temple

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Born in New York City in 1952, Sharon Salzberg experienced a childhood involving considerable loss and turmoil. An early realization of the power of meditation to overcome personal suffering determined her life direction. Her teaching and writing now communicates that power to a worldwide audience of practitioners. She offers non-sectarian retreat and study opportunities for participants from widely diverse backgrounds. Sharon first encountered Buddhism in 1969, in an Asian philosophy course at the State University of New York, Buffalo. The course sparked an interest that, in 1970, took her to India, for an independent study program. Sharon traveled motivated by “an intuition that the methods of meditation would bring me some clarity and peace.” In 1971, in Bodh Gaya, India, Sharon attended her first intensive meditation course. She spent the next years engaged in intensive study with highly respected meditation teachers. She returned to America in 1974 and began teaching vipassana (insight) meditation. Vintage Sharon SalzbergIn 1976, she established, together with Joseph Goldstein and Jack Kornfield, the Insight Meditation

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Shazia-Zaman

Shell-Fischer

Shin Buddhist Fellowship of West Hartford

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Shinzen is like no other teacher you’ve ever encountered. He merges scientific clarity, a rare grasp of source-language teachings East and West, and a gift for sparking insight through unexpected analogies, illustrations, humor, and firsthand accounts that reveal the inner journey to be as wondrous as any geographical expedition.

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Silvia-Garcia

Sky Meadow Retreat

Susan

I am a wife, mother, and grandmother. I have worked as a psychologist for decades. I have experienced and observed dukka. Because of my experience and observing dukka in others, I was drawn to Buddhism. I first attended retreats run by the Friends of Western Buddhism, then on to Theravada and later on to Tibetan Buddhism. In recent years I have joined some "modern buddhism' sanghas such as Dhamachanics and Open Sangha Foundation. I am a member of Dhammarato's sangha.

Snow Bell Sangha

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Soji Zen Center

Somboon Sampunno) Phor Phor. 7 Ph.D. (Honorary)

This is a Thai Buddhist temple in Mount Vernon and Centereach, New York. It was founded in 1976 by a group of Thai monks who came to the United States to propagate Buddhism. The temple has two locations: one in Mount Vernon, which is the main temple, and one in Centereach, which is a meditation center. The email of the temple is [email protected]

Soshimsa Zen Center

Souhegan Valley Insight Meditation Group

South Jersey Meditation Society

Southern New Hampshire Sangha

Spirit Rock - An Insight Meditation Center

Springwater Center for Meditative Inquiry and Retreats up st

Stan-Merrill

Staten Island Buddhist Vihara

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Stephen A.-Villaescusa

Stephen Doetsu

Stephen Doetsu Snyder began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively—investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, and Western non-dual traditions. He was authorized to teach in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in 2007 and the Zen Buddhist schools of Soto and Rinzai in 2022. Stephen is a senior student of Roshi Mark Sando Mininberg. Stephen’s resonant and warmhearted teaching style engages students around the globe through in-person and online retreats, as well as one-on-one coaching. He encourages students to turn toward their true nature and, with realization of their true nature, embody their true identity. Stephen is the author of four books, including Trust in Awakening, Demystifying Awakening and Buddha’s Heart. He also co-authored Practicing the Jhānas.

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Steve-James

Steve-Zappalla

Still Mind Zendo

Still Water Sangha

Studio Time and Space

SUMEDHA

Earlier Sari has taught secular mindfulness (MBSR) Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) and she was a pioneer in teaching mindfulness in schools in Finland and taught it for a big part voluntarily for many years. She has written two books about mindfulness kindness and compassion practices for children.

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Sumedharama is a Buddhist Monastery in the Theravada tradition, located a short distance from the town of Ericeira in Portugal. The monastery, established in 2018, is inspired by Ajahn Sumedho. In 1975 Ajahn Sumedho, following the instruction of his teacher Ajahn Chah (1918-1992), started the first monastery for non-Thai people. And since 1975 many monasteries have been established by non-Thais in Europe, Australasia, and North and South America and in Thailand itself, all following what they feel is the practice and spirit of Wat Nong Pah Pong and the Thai branch monasteries as they were when Ajahn Chah lived. The purpose of the monastery is to provide a simple and peaceful place of practice for monastics in the Thai Forest Tradition, whose shared intention is the realization of Nibbana, release from all mental suffering. The monastery is also open to guests and visitors and is an environment in which individuals, families and residents are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings and supported in the cultivation of these qualities in their own lives.

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Sunray Peace Village Land Trust

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Suññataram California Monastery, abbot is PhraAjahn Yantra Amaro

Susan Clark

Susan-Reviere

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Ta Ra Institute

Taego Zen Center

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Tara Brach, Ph.D. is a meditation teacher, psychologist and author of several books including international bestselling Radical Acceptance, Radical Compassion and Trusting the Gold. Her teaching blends Western psychology and Eastern spiritual practices, mindful attention to our inner life, and a full, compassionate engagement with our world. Tara is the founder of the Insight Meditation Community of Washington and, together with Jack Kornfield, has co-founded Cloud Sangha and the Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program, which serves participants from 74 countries around the world.

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Tashi Gatsel Ling

Tashi Lhunpo Buddhist Temple

Temple -Forest-Monastery

The primary purpose of Temple Forest Monastery is to serve as a place where Buddhist forest monks are able to live and practice the monastic life according to their tradition – which combines meditation and seclusion for individuals within a forest wilderness with a disciplined communal life – and where those interested can apply to become monks and receive a traditional training. In addition the monastery acts as a religious center, or ‘church’, for local and regional Buddhists, and also as a resource for those of any faith or none interested in learning from traditional Buddhist monastic life, teachings, and practice. Everyone is welcome: guidance and opportunities for meditation and quiet reflection are offered for visitors and, for those who wish to join the monastic routine of the monks, for overnight guests. The monastery aims to provide an accessible contemplative sanctuary for anyone interested in this way of life. It is therefore a place where cultures mix, and on any given day there may be local American as well as Thai or other Asian visitors, and occasionally guests from other countries. Temple Forest Monastery is part of an international monastic community based in Thailand, with branches in various Western countries; the monks at Temple are mainly Westerners who have taken ordination within this monastic order. The monasteries of this tradition are financially independent, each funded entirely through unsolicited donations from people who wish to support that particular monastery. Since Buddhist monks’ rules prevent them from receiving or handling money or having personal funds, a religious non-profit organization was created to facilitate those needs for this monastery. Everything is offered freely to everyone who comes to the monastery; there is no charge for anything.

Temple of Enlightenment

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This is Achan Thannissaro wat founded in 1990's there are a number of western monks

The Interdependence Project

The Three Treasures Zen Center

Theravadin Buddhist Study Ctr.

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Thomas Hammon

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Thosum Gephelling Institute

Three Jewels

Tibet House New York

Tim-Davis

Tisarana

Tisarana is a monastery in the Thai forest tradition of Theravāda Buddhism. It is located 15km from Perth in the countryside a little more than an hour south-west of Ottawa, Canada. The monastery is a residence for Buddhist monks and those who wish to train as Buddhist monks. It also functions as a spiritual sanctuary for interested friends who may visit for varying periods of time. Ajahn Viradhammo is the resident senior monk at Tisarana.

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Anapanasati meditator and artist.

Tõnn Sarv

Tõnn Sarv was born 1949 in Estonia and currently lives in Thailand. He studied biology and music theory, and has worked as a music teacher, chairman of a social movement organisation, and CEO of a booksellers company. He has been practising meditation for over thirty years, and is currently living in a Buddhist monastery. He is the author of How to be, Learn to Say Good-Bye and several other books on spirituality and self-help.

Treetop Zen Center

Trijang Buddhist Institute

Triratna Buddhist Community NYC

Trisha-Stotler

Troy Shambhala Meditation Group

Tsechen Kunchab Ling Temple

Twining Vines Sangha

Tyler Sullberg

Tyler is a past president and was responsible for all the legal work

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Upāli (Sanskrit and Pāli) was a monk, one of the ten chief disciples of the Buddha[1] and, according to early Buddhist texts, the person in charge of the reciting and reviewing of monastic discipline (Pāli and Sanskrit: vinaya) on the First Buddhist Council. Upāli belongs to the barber community. He met the Buddha when still a child, and later, when the Sakya princes received ordination, he did so as well. He was ordained before the princes, putting humility before caste. Having been ordained, Upāli learnt both Buddhist doctrine (Pali: Dhamma; Sanskrit: Dharma) and vinaya. His preceptor was Kappitaka. Upāli became known for his mastery and strictness of vinaya and was consulted often about vinaya matters. A notable case he decided was that of the monk Ajjuka, who was accused of partisanship in a conflict about real estate. During the First Council, Upāli received the important role of reciting the vinaya, for which he is mostly known.

Upper Valley Zen Center

USA Shaolin Temple

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Markus

My name is Markus, and I am a dhamma dude.

Vajra Light Buddhist Center

Vajra Vidya Down East

Vajra Vidya Portland

Vajradhara Meditation Center

Vermont Insight Meditation Center

Vermont Zen Center

Vikramasila Foundation

Village Zendo

Vimutti-Buddhist-Monastery

Vimutti means liberation, ultimate freedom Vimutti Monastery is a Buddhist community in the lineage of one of Thailand’s greatest meditation masters, Venerable Ajahn Chah. Created with the intention of generating peace and wisdom in the world, Vimutti is situated in the midst of 144 acres of native bush, pine forest, streams and rolling hills. The monastery offers seclusion and suitable conditions for those who wish to deepen their meditation, as well as the opportunity for people of all nationalities to join together in harmony and work towards a noble common goal. One can experience the rare and precious opportunity to take part in the daily life of a monastery, participate in regular meditation workshops and serve the community on ‘Good Kamma’ days. With the combination of a traditional approach to monastic training, a beautiful natural environment and a compassionate atmosphere, Vimutti is a powerful support for the alleviation of human suffering. True freedom and lasting happiness are to be found through the purification of the heart, the cultivation and perfection of the Buddha’s Eight-fold Path. By encouraging the study, practice and realisation of these teachings, Vimutti can truly be a liberating refuge on the way to awakening.

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’d say I’ve gotten more practical, less idealistic about work over time, because being an “expert” in the field doesn’t mean that I can build a good company. It doesn’t grant that immediately. Over time, I’ve had to loosen my idealism about meditation and just focus more on the nuts and bolts of marketing, of building technological systems, of integrating those systems, and providing good service to people. Just the basics of business — like having a two-year cash flow, a good budgeting system, and good relationships with investors — and all of the different dimensions and aspects of business that are their own skills. Meditation can support those skills, but they don’t translate one-to-one by any stretch of the imagination.

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Walking Tree Zen

Wat Abhayagiri

Abhayagiri Monastery provides an environment in which individuals, families, guests and residents are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings and to cultivate those same qualities in their own lives. The monastery’s origins are in the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. We are open and respectful to all traditions that embody the central elements of the Buddha’s Path: generosity, virtue, mental cultivation, wisdom, and compassion. With traditional monastic practice as its foundation, Abhayagiri provides an opportunity for men and women to live the forest-dwelling life of simplicity, meditation, and self-discipline, thereby supporting all to fully enter upon the Buddha’s Path to Enlightenment. The monastery exists in many dimensions: as a dwelling place for a resident community, as a sanctuary for those who visit regularly and as a spiritual presence in the world. The goal is to serve these functions through monastic training and freely share the fruits of this practice. At Abhayagiri’s heart is a community of monks (bhikkhus), novices (sāmaṇeras), postulants (anagārikas) and devoted lay male and female residents (upāsaka and upāsikā) pursuing a life of meditative reflection. Frequently, monastics from other branches of the global Buddhist community come and stay for periods of time. The sangha lives according to the Vinaya, the code of monastic discipline established by the Buddha. In accordance with this discipline, the monastics are alms-mendicants, living lives of celibacy and frugality. Above all, this training is a means of living reflectively and is a guide to keeping one’s needs to a minimum: a set of robes, an alms bowl, one meal a day, medicine when ill, and a sheltered place for meditation and rest. The Vinaya creates a firm bond between the sangha and the general public. One reason for this is that without the daily offering of alms food and the long-term support of ordinary people, the sangha cannot survive. Obviously, the necessary support will only be forthcoming if the sangha provides an example that is worthy of support. This relationship creates a framework within which generosity, compassion, and mutual encouragement can grow. Dependence upon others encourages monastics to live in faith and be content with a humble standard of living. For those who support the sangha, this opportunity to give provides occasions for generosity and a joyful and direct participation in the spiritual life. The sangha offers spiritual guidance by teaching Dhamma and through their example as dedicated and committed monastics living the holy life. Venerable Ajahn Pasanno and Venerable Ajahn Amaro guided the monastery as co-abbots starting in 1996. In 2010, Ajahn Amaro accepted an invitation to serve as abbot of Amarāvati Buddhist Monastery in England, leaving Ajahn Pasanno to lead the community for the next eight years. In spring of 2018, Ajahn Pasanno stepped back from his role of abbot to enter a year-long retreat overseas. After his retreat, Ajahn Pasanno returned to Abhayagiri in the role of Guiding Elder. Ajahn Karuṇadhammo and Ajahn Nyaniko served as co-abbots until June 2020, when Ajahn Karuṇadhammo stepped back from his administrative duties. Ajahn Nyaniko is now serving as the abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery.

Wat Atammayatarama

Atammayataram Buddhist Monastery (ABM) is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery which teaches The Buddha’s path to freedom, and provides a religious community for all who follow the Buddha’s teaching.

Wat Boonyaram

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Wat Buddha Metta Dhamma

Wat Buddha Metta Dhamma is a Buddhist temple located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was founded in 1974 and is known for its focus on compassion and loving-kindness. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Buddha Metta Dhamma is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Wat Buddha Vihara Amsterdam

Wat Buddhavihara Amsterdam is a temple located at Leeghwaterpark 7, Purmerend, Netherlands, 1445 RA also known as wat metta

Wat Buddhabhavana of Las Vegas

Wat Buddha Pavana, founded in 1992, is located in a residential area about 15 kilometers north of the Las Vegas Strip. The temple is home to a small group of Thai monastics and mostly draws membership from the area’s Thai community, although it welcomes people of all backgrounds and beliefs. It is open to the public from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily and offers chanting from 4–5 p.m. daily, during which guests can read from a book of Buddhist chants, written in both Thai and English. “Anyone can meditate,” said meditation teacher Arunee Price at the temple. “After meditation, [you can] pray to Buddha and God, or pray for whoever you believe in . . . you can believe in the sky.” Price, who goes by the nickname Annie, has been attending the temple for several years. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)

WAT BUDDHADHAM

This is a Theravada Buddhist temple in West Henrietta, New York, USA. The name means "temple of the Buddha's teachings" in Pali. It was established in 1996 by the most venerable Phrathepyanmahamuni (Luang Por Dhammajayo), Master Nun Chandra Khonnokyoong and their disciples. The temple is affiliated with the Dhammakaya Foundation and Wat Phra Dhammakaya in Thailand. The temple aims to propagate Dhammakaya meditation worldwide in order to prolong the Lord Buddha's teachings and promote true peace on earth.

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Wat Buddhajakramongkolratanaram

Wat Phutthachak Mongkol Rattanaram city ​​of escondido San Diego is a Theravada Buddhist temple. Belonging to the Maha Nikaya It was built in 1990/1990 from the power of faith of San Diego Buddhists and Nearby cities who would like to have a temple near their home without having to leave It was difficult to travel to make merit at a temple that was far away.

Wat Buddhamongkolnimit

Wat Buddhamongkolnimit was established in 1994 to promote the teaching of the Buddha or the religion known as “Buddhism” primarily to the Thai, Laos people in Albuquerque, New Mexico and neighboring cities. The Thai, Lao people come to the temple for all religious ceremonies that follow the same traditions that have been followed in the past by their ancesters in Southeast Asia. At the temple, the people have the opportunity to receive instructions from the monks on the teaching of the Buddha.

Wat Buddhanusorn

Wat Buddhanusorn, “temple for the dedication of the Buddha”, was founded in 1983 and in keeping with Thai Theravadan Buddhist traditional has always relied on donations and volunteer work for its support. The main objectives behind the founding of the temple community are for propagating the Buddha’s teachings and practice, to teach and promote Thai art, language, and culture to all those who are interested, and to serve as a pillar of the Thai community. Every morning the monks gather in the main hall to chant and meditate. Following the morning meal they begin their work in and around the temple. The lush and colorful landscape features a rich assortment of flowers, shrubs, and trees all maintained by the monks. The sound of sweeping is a common refrain as the monks meditate on sweeping the grounds. There is always some ongoing project, whether it is cleaning and maintaining the property and buildings or publishing one of the many booklets. After the main lunch meal the monks continue with the temple projects. In the evening the monks again gather in the main hall for chanting and meditation.

Wat Buddhapunyaram

thai tradition

Wat Buddharam

Lao temple

WAT Buddharama Temple

Buddharam is a Buddhist organization with long history and roots in Thailand. Our first temple in Sweden was founded In the 80s. Today Buddharam Sweden consists of five temples located in different places around Sweden. From North to South.

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Wat Buddhasothorn means "the temple of the Buddha's enlightenment" in Thai. The first temple is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. It was founded in 1994 by Thai immigrants who wanted to have a place to practice their religion and culture. The temple offers meditation classes, religious ceremonies, cultural festivals, and community services for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. The temple is led by three monks who live on the premises and provide guidance and teachings to the congregation. The temple's address is 145 Madison NE, Albuquerque, NM 87108https://www.facebook.com/WatBuddhasothornUSA/http://www.abqsangha.org/directions/wat.html

Wat Buddhavas of Houston

Resident Monks: Most Venerable Sunthorn (Abbot), Phra Ajahn Ken Kamalo (reverend), Phramaha Nuan Rommai, Phramaha Lekh, Phramaha Chanchai, Phramaha Apinan, Praseangdao and Samanera Michael (Novice Monk) Tradition: Theravada Activities and schedule The temple holds regular services in Thai and English at 11 a.m. on Sundays. The monks pray every morning at 8 a.m. and every evening at 8 p.m. The monks pray by chanting in Pali. Also, there is a meditation class every Sunday at 1 p.m. led by Phra Ajahn Ken Kamalo. There are many festivals held throughout the year, including the very popular Loy Krathong Lotus Flower Festival and Songkran (Thai New Year), which is also part of the Thai celebration. Every year towards the end of May, Visakha Puja is celebrated to honor when the Buddha was born, attained enlightenment, and achieved parinirvana, which according to tradition all occurred on the same days. Laypeople come to the temple in the morning offering food and monetary donations to the monks and temple. Laypeople place rice in the alms bowls of monks as they walk by. In Thai/Lao tradition, this is a way of 'tom boon' (gaining good merit or good karma). Towards the end of the celebration, the monks temporarily ordain nuns and laypeople around the temple 3 times in order to commemorate the 3 significant events in the Buddha's life: Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinirvana.

Wat Buddhayanadharam

Thai tradition, recently renovated, open to all people interested in buddhism

Wat Buddhist Metta Temple

It is a Theravada monastery which was inaugurated by the late YM Bhante Vin Vijjano Mahathera and currently led by Bhante Kamsai Sumano Thera.

Wat Chaya Mangkalaram Temple

Wat Chayamangkalaram (Thai: วัดไชยมังคลาราม; RTGS: Wat Chaiyamangkhalaram) (also called as the Chayamangkalaram Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Pulau Tikus suburb of George Town, Penang, Malaysia. Situated in Kelawei Road, the temple located close to the Dhammikarama Burmese Temple.[4] It is the oldest Malaysian Siamese temple in the state. The temple became a focal point for the annual Siamese Songkran and Loi Krathong festivals within the city suburb and for the city yearly Buddha Day procession.

WAT Chithurst Buddhist Monastery

Cittaviveka (Pali: 'discerning mind'), commonly known as Chithurst Buddhist Monastery, is an English Theravada Buddhist Monastery in the Thai Forest Tradition. It is situated in West Sussex, England in the hamlet of Chithurst between Midhurst and Petersfield. It was established in 1979 in accordance with the aims of the English Sangha Trust, a charity founded in 1956 to support the ordination and training of Buddhist monks (bhikkhus) in the West. The current abbot, since 2019, is Ajahn Ahimsako.

Wat Dhammabucha

Wat Dhammabucha Buddhist Temple is a monastery in the lineage of the Thai Forest Tradition. Founded in 1986 by Phra Ajahn Samarn Siripanyo, it has been under the direction of Ajahn Sommai Accito as abbot since 2012. The purpose of Wat Dhammabucha is to serve as a place for Buddhist monks to live and practice. Additionally it serves as a place for laypeople to support the monks as well as develop their own practice and serves as a place for Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike, providing a quiet place for meditation and personal reflection. The monastery is part of the Theravada, Dhammayut Order of the U.S. which is an extension of the Dhammayut order in Thailand.

Wat Dhammadharo

Wat Dhammagunaram of Utah

Wat Dhammagunaram was incorporated as a Buddhist temple in 1975, with the assistance of monks from the Wat Buddhawanarum in Denver. The congregation was started by immigrants from Thailand, most of whom came to Utah the 1970s. Many were the wives of American servicemen, especially airmen from Hill Air Force Base. Thai immigrants recognized the need for traditional religious services, which are typically conducted by monks in the Theravada Buddhist tradition. The first home for the temple was a small home located in the city of Ogden. Due to the limited size of this facility and the Thai community’s affiliation with Air Force personnel, large services and celebrations were often held at the Hill AFB chapel. The congregation decided to purchase their present church building and remodel the facility for their use. The current location of the Wat Dhammagunaram was consecrated in 1995. While members of the congregation are predominantly Thai, there are also Laotian and Cambodian members.

WAT DHAMMASUJITTO MEDITATION CENTER

WAT DHAMMASUJITTO MEDITATION CENTER is a Buddhist temple located in Los Angeles, California, United States. It was founded in 1974 and is a popular destination for Buddhists who are looking for a place to meditate and learn about Buddhism. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops.

Wat Dhammaviharn

Wat Dhammaviharn is a Buddhist temple located in Chicago, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1979 by Thai people living in Illinois, and its purpose is to serve as a place of meditation and merit-making for Buddhists. The temple is the first Thai temple in Illinois. Within the temple are the following important structures: ubosot (ordination hall), vihara (assembly hall), sala kan parian (preaching hall), kuti song (monk's quarters), and ho rakhang (bell tower).

Wat Florida Dhammaram

Theravada Buddhist Temple At the Wat Florida Dhammaram our mission and purpose is to provide a sanctuary to those faithful and interested in the teachings of the Lord Buddha. Our monastery observes religious functions of the Buddhist calendar and provides daily chanting and meditation practice. All are welcome

WAT FOREST HERMITAGE

The Forest Hermitage (วัดป่าสันติธรรม) is a branch of Wat Nong Pah Pong (วัดหนองป่าพง), the late Luang Por Chah’s principal monastery in North East Thailand. Set in the Heart of England it is a small, peaceful Buddhist hermitage and comprises Santidhamma, the original property where the monks live and where occasional events open to the public are held, and Bhavana Dhamma, which is for nuns, female devotees and guests. The Forest Hermitage Trust and the Buddha-Dhamma Fellowship are responsible for both properties. The community is led by Ven. Chao Khun Bhavanaviteht (Luang Por Khemadhammo) OBE, whose blog, News & Musings, can be found here.

Wat Khamermetta

Wat Mongkoltepmunee

Mongkoltepmunee Buddhist Temple will make arrangement for members to celebrate Magha Bhuja on Sunday March 5th, 2023. The program will start with Morning Chant, followed by Tak Bart and alms giving to promote the spirit of charity.

Wat Mungme Srisuk

Serving residents of Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Spring Lake, Cameron and the surrounding areas (Cumberland and Harnett counties), Wat Mungme Srisuk is a Thai Pali temple. Weekly services occur in Thai on Sunday at 10:30. Some support and instruction in English is available and growing. Feel free to stroll through the grounds and gardens, meet the monks, and participate in festivals, Thai food cook-outs, and yard sales, all supporting on-going construction of the temple Main Hall. If you are interested in learning more about Buddhism in general or Theravada Buddhism in particular this is a good place to start.

Wat Pa Sunatharam Bundanoon Temple

The monastery was established in 1989 by Phra Ajahn Yantra and his disciples. The property was donated by a devotee Elizabeth Gorski for the purpose of establishing a Thai Forest Monastery in Australia. Founding members included the late Colin McPhedran and many devotees in Australia and Thailand.

Wat Phiyaram

Wat Pho Waree Rangsarit

Wat Phuttharangsi Temple

Wat Promkunaram of Arizona

Wat Promkunaram, Waddell, Arizona was unanimously started by the Thai, Laotian, Cambodian and American Buddhists in 1989. At first they purchased a house at 8102 W. Trafalgar Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 585330 and used it as a temple. Three monks were invited from Wat Mai Yai Nuy, Bangkok, Thailand, to spend their Buddhist Lent in the temporary temple. They were; 1. Phra Anant Subharo, the chief monk, 2. Phra Pairach Bharhmavaro, and 3. Phra Sitthisak Phasuko After that, the Board of Directors registered the temple as a Non-Profit Organization. On February 5, 1984, the Crown Prince of Thailand was invited to initiate the metal casting of a Buddha Statue in victory pose, 39 inches wide at the base, at Wat Pradoo-Chimplee in Bangkok, and gave an initial “M.W.K.” on a robe for Wat Promkunaram, Arizona, under patronage of Bunma Cargo Company and Thai Airways Co. Ltd. in sending the Buddha Statue to Wat Promkunaram. Since the establishment of the temple, the monks and the Temple Board of Directors received much guidance and advice from Ven. Phrapromkunaporn [at present Somdej Phrabhuudhajaraya], Lord Abbot of Wat Srakesh in Bangkok and Member of Thai Sangha Council in Thailand. He also requested Ven. Phrathepsophon, Head monk of Wat Thai of Los Angeles, and Ven. Phrasuthee-ratanaporn [at present Phrathepprasitthimont] Chief monk of Wat Dhammaram, Chicago and formerly president of Thai Bhikkhus Council in the U.S.A. to assist and help Wat Promkunaram for its betterment and improvement. Furthermore, Ven.Phrathepsophon [at present Phradharmarajanuvatra] appointed Ven. Phrakru Vinaithorn Pratheep Khemapadipo to stay at Wat Promkunaram during Buddhist lent to help and improve the temple’s project in 1985. Later on Phra Anant Subharo returned to Thailand for good, so the monks and devotees voted and requested Phra Pairach Brahmavaro to be abbot and head monk of the temple with full power and authority. Phra Pairach, the new abbot improved the temple’s activities and the temple became too small for the devotees. Therefore on April 20, 1985, the monks, the board of directors and devotees called a meeting presided by Ven. Phrathepsophon and unanimously decided and agreed to buy a piece of land on which a new temple would be constructed. On May 1, 1985, they purchased a piece of land consisting of five acres at a cost of U.S,$80,000 at 17212 West Maryland Avenue, Waddell,AZ 85355 near Luke Air Force Base. After purchasing the land, the temple committee raised a fund for the construction of multi purpose Building, 40 feet wide and 80 feet long [40X80 ft]. Mr.Dusdee Aphaisuwan was the architect who drew up the plans for the monks to live in five rooms plus one room to use as an office, in order for the devotees to have functions and ceremonies in a big hall. Dr. Amphorn Somsin [one of the board of directors] and Mr. Choosin Phanthusevee [at present the President of the board of directors] obtained an approval from the neighbors and received a permit from the City of Phoenix for erecting a Buddhist Temple in 1988. First, the temple wall in concrete and block around the temple’s five acres was erected at a cost of U.S. $20,000. Dan Sherrill Construction Company won the contract work for the multipurpose hall, five rooms for the monks, one room for office and parking lot at a cost of U.S. $300,000 the workwas started on August, 1988 and completed in February of 1989. Wat Promkunaram had its full right and authority as a Buddhist Temple to serve its devotees as a non-profit organization in the States on April 21, 1984. The temple had a Grand Opening on May 27-28, 1989. On May 25-26, 1989 the temple also sponsored and patronized with great success the 13th Annual Conference of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in The United States of America at Wat Promkunaram. The temple has served not only the Thai Buddhists, andnon-Buddhists equally for the purpose of harmony, love, peace and happiness. In the 1991 there were nine persons living in Wat Promkunaram: six monks, one novice, one nun and one temple boy to chant and recite Buddha’s teachings and sit in meditation in the morning and evening. The six monks performed different ceremonies and services for the Thai, Laotian, Cambodian, Vietnamese and American devotees with all good wishes and kindness. Unfortunately and unexpectedly on August 10, 1991, very early in the morning, all nine of the temple residents were shot to death in Wat Promkunaram without reason. The council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A [Phra Visutthisombothi the President of C.T.B.] called a meeting and then appointed Ven. Phra Wichiendhammakunathan, Vice-President of C.T.B. and Head Monk of Wat Thai of Los Angeles, to take charge of Wat Promkunaram during the absence of an abbot & monks and later appointed Ven. Phramaha Winai Punyayano [of Wat Thai of Los Angeles] to take responsibility as abbot–in-charge of Wat Promkunaram on September 27, 1991. The Committee of T.B.U. invited Ven. Phramaha Winai Punyayano, the Abbot-in-charge and Chief monk, to take full responsibility for the growth and success of the temple and all its plans and projects on July 14, 1992. The Council of Thai Bhikkhus in U.S.A. invited all able active and energetic monks in the U.S.A. and Thailand to co-operate and assist Ven. Phramaha Winai Punyayano in running the Temple for achievement and success in all its activities of the temple.

Wat Punnawanaram

The Melbourne Thai Temple, Wat Punyawanaram, is a Thai Buddhist Temple, serving the local Thai community, its friends, and guest. It is located in the Space Coast area of Brevard County in the east-central coastal town of Melbourne, Florida., approximately 1-hour east of Orlando, Florida The Wat provides a serene location for its members, guest, and visitors to learn and practice the teachings of Buddha, learn the art of meditation and chanting, and to act as a social center for its members and guest to enjoy the holidays and customs of the Thai people.

Wat Rattanaprateep Vihara

Wat Rattanaprateep is an australian wat setup by a charitable organization called the Mahamakut foundation. Being a religious organisation, Mahamakut Foundation is run by the most senior Dhammayutta Sangha Council, normally led by the Supreme Patriarch himself as the Supreme leader of the Dhammayutta Sect. The current leader is Somdet Phra Nyanasamvara, the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand. In Thailand the Foundation consists of one Buddhist University, with four regional campuses, over 3000 temples and monasteries with more than 30,000 monks.

WAT SANTIWONGSARAM

Wat Suddavasa Buddhist Meditation Center

It is a center for studying Buddhism. and spread Buddhism and various activities On the occasion of important days of Buddhism of Riverside California, United States

Wat Sunyata Ireland

I came to Sunyata for 5 days (1/12/2022-5/12/2022) and I was very impressed by how such a small monastery can have such a big impact. The schedule ran like the other wats in this forest thai tradition (with Ajahn Chah) such as Chithurst, Amavarati – there was about 3 hours work to be done the entire day with everything being ran off of dāna, breakfast, lunch, tea and the two daily hour pujas I attended.

Wat Thai Phuttharam Temple

In the mid-1980s, the most senior monks of Thailand, under the leadership of Somdet Phra Maharatchamangkalajan, Abbot Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen, Bangkok, Phra Prommoli, Abbot Wat Yannawa, Bangkok, Phra Dhammakhunaporn, Ecclesiastical Governor of Kanchanaburi Province and Phra Rajapriyatti suthi, Ecclesiastical Governor of Suphanburi Province. The senior monks having contemplated the history of Buddhism, noted with regret, the fact that it almost disappeared from India. They hoped that it would be helpful and do good to establish Buddhism in the West. In 1987, these senior monks desired to build a Thai temple in Brisbane.

(It was taken over by Khmer 2002)

Wat Tummaprateip

The Tummaprateip Buddhist Temple was established in 1983 by Ven. Phra Vimolseelajarn (the abbot).

Wat Washington Buddhavanaram

Wat Yarnnarangsee

Wat Yarnna Rangsee is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery founded in 1989 by the Thai Buddhist who resided in Washington, D.C. Metropolitan and under the patronage of Pra Dharmapanyajarn, the Abbot of Wat Makut Kasattriyaram, Bangkok, Thailand. There are many Thai and other Asians living in this area who had practiced Buddhism in their old countries almost since their youth. The temple was originally located in Falls Church, Virginia. Then, we moved to Fairfax Station and finally settled down in Sterling, Virginia since the year 1996. There is now an Abbot, Phrakhru Sirihammvidhes Udom Samana, who is the President of the Wat Yarna Rangsee Buddhist Monastery, its committees, and five monks living in the monastery. A beautiful, new temple was built with the generous donations of hundreds; it was constructed in 2009 and completed in 2010 for occupancy.

Wat Abhayagiri

Abhayagiri Monastery provides an environment in which individuals, families, guests and residents are given the opportunity to be in contact with the principles of the Buddha’s teachings and to cultivate those same qualities in their own lives. The monastery’s origins are in the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. We are open and respectful to all traditions that embody the central elements of the Buddha’s Path: generosity, virtue, mental cultivation, wisdom, and compassion. With traditional monastic practice as its foundation, Abhayagiri provides an opportunity for men and women to live the forest-dwelling life of simplicity, meditation, and self-discipline, thereby supporting all to fully enter upon the Buddha’s Path to Enlightenment. The monastery exists in many dimensions: as a dwelling place for a resident community, as a sanctuary for those who visit regularly and as a spiritual presence in the world. The goal is to serve these functions through monastic training and freely share the fruits of this practice. At Abhayagiri’s heart is a community of monks (bhikkhus), novices (sāmaṇeras), postulants (anagārikas) and devoted lay male and female residents (upāsaka and upāsikā) pursuing a life of meditative reflection. Frequently, monastics from other branches of the global Buddhist community come and stay for periods of time.

Wat-Amaravati

Established in the early 1980s, the monastery is inspired by the Thai Forest Tradition and the teachings of the late Ajahn Chah, a Thai monk and renowned Dhamma teacher, who encouraged Ajahn Sumedho to settle in England and found monasteries in this country. In Autumn 2010 Ajahn Sumedho handed over the position of abbot to the English monk Ajahn Amaro, for the previous fourteen years co-abbot of Abhayagiri Buddhist Monastery in Redwood Valley, California.

Wat-Amarvati

Amaravati Buddhist Monastery is a community of monks and nuns practising in the Theravada tradition. Lay people, Buddhist and others, are also welcome to visit or stay here as guests, and live with the monastic community. The place is open from the early morning, when the community gathers for the morning meditation, until after the evening meditation. The gates are open from 6.30 am until 9.30 pm, or sometimes later if there is a meditation vigil. There is no need to book to visit the monastery. If you are new to the tradition, or it is your first visit, you may like to come around late morning. This is when we gather to receive the meal and there are usually other visitors or monastics available for asking questions. Or, you could join in one of the meditation workshops held every Saturday afternoon.

Wat-Amsterdam-Vihear-Temple

Description: Our vision is to sustain and advance the teachings and practices as taught by the Buddha whereby monastics and laypeople cultivate skillful means to realize true happiness. We will host monks from Metta Forest Monastery (Wat Metta), San Diego County, USA, whose Abbot is Taan Ajaan Geoff (Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu), on Vancouver Island near Victoria, BC. The monks will practice in line with the Dhamma and Vinaya (training rules) taught by the Buddha over 2500 years ago. There will be opportunities for the public to participate by offering food, receiving teachings, and attending group meditation sessions. As well, we organize day-long teachings offered by Taan Ajaan Geoff.

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Phra Maharit Tirajitto

Atammayataram Buddhist Monastery (ABM) is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery which teaches The Buddha’s path to freedom, and provides a religious community for all who follow the Buddha’s teaching.

Wat-Bhuridattavanaram-Buddhist-Temple-of-America

In 1986, a group of Buddhists in Southern California sought to practice in the way of Venerable Ajaan Mun, the father of the current Theravada Kammatthana Forest Tradition in Thailand. They began preparation to build Wat Bhuridattavanaram, the Buddhist Temple of America, to be named after Venerable Ajaan Mun. The community purchased 4.68 acres in Ontario, Southern California on what was then a strawberry orchard. The community then invited Venerable Ajaan Suwat to serve as abbot of the newly constructed temple. Venerable Ajaan Suwat was a student of both Venerable Ajaan Mun and Venerable Ajaan Funn. After serving as abbot of Wat Khow Noi in Buriram, Thailand., Venerable Ajaan Suwat founded and served as abbot of Wat Bhuridatta for the next ten years. Today, the Buddhist Temple of America lives according to those Vinaya rules set forth by the Buddha and according to those laws established by the government of the United States. The temple serves as both a place for bhikkus (Buddhist monks) to train and practice and as a place for lay people to study and practice in all aspects of the Dhamma–the teachings of the Buddha.

Wat Bodhivareerangsarith

Thai tradition

Wat-Boonyaram

Dan is a dhamma teacher in the lineage of Bhikkhu Buddhadasa. He learned the dhamma via hundreds of hours of Skype calls with Dhammarato and also received Dzogchen transmission from Tempa Dukte Lama of Olmo Ling Monastery in Pittsburgh PA. /Dan is about to earn an accredited teaching certificate in Complementary Healthcare Educational Theory & Personal Development. He is husband to a qualified Neuropsychologist who confirms his teaching from the academic perspective. /Dan became interested in dhamma first of all seeking simple stress relief. He was working hard playing hard and paying the consequences! He ’shopped around’ for a year or so before spotting a post by our own Noah Starbuck on r/streamentry where Noah was kindly offering the opportunity to speak with Dhammarato./Dan’s first call with Dhammarato lasted 3 hours and he called right back the next day for round 2. Finally Dan felt he was hearing satisfactory answers to those deepest of questions he’d had since his earliest memories. Dan enjoys a daily gratitude high for Dhammarato Bhikkhu Buddhadasa and the rest of the noble lineage. Following Dhammarato’s example Dan’s practice these days is better described as ‘play’. Dan decided early on that first jhana—as described in the suttas—sounded like a good place to hang out. So he used Anapanasati to dance along the Eightfold Noble Path until the hindrances fell behind the horizon./Dan teaches the dhamma in friendship. Conversations are casual & lighthearted. No formal structure is necessary: the dhamma is transmitted naturally in a one-to-one setting. This is what it was like for Dan learning with Dhammarato and it is a potent method. Unavoidably the Four Noble Truths and Anapanasati will show up and for those who are interested Dan enjoys sharing insights into how other wisdom teachings agree with the supra-mundane dhamma./Further for those who wish to embrace lay life Dan is currently developing a system for engaging with the world on the foundation of supra-mundane insight.

Wat Boston Buddha Vararam

Wat Boston Buddha Vararam (Abbreviated BBVT) is a Thai Theravada Buddhist Temple or Wat located in Bedford, Massachusetts. It is one of two Thai Buddhist Temples in Massachusetts, the other being Wat Nawamintararachutis. The main community at Wat Boston includes primarily Cambodians, Thais and Laos communities, although they welcome all. Wat Boston Buddha Vararam was started as a small house in Malden, Massachusetts by Phra Ajan Kitti, and moved to Bedford, Massachusetts in 1998 in search of more space.

Wat Brahmacariyakaram

Thai tradition

Great-Day-Ph.D.-Abbot

It was started by Beth Upton a meditation and Dharma teacher and former nun in the Pa Auk tradition of Therevada Buddhism for 10 years who acts as an adviosr to Open Sangha Collective and is available for individual instruction through us. Sanditthika is run on an entirely dana basis.

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Phra-Chuadana-Thammo

Wat Buddha Lela

Wat-Buddha-Metta

Metta Forest Monastery is a meditation monastery in the lineage of the Thai Forest Tradition. Founded in 1990 by Ajaan Suwat Suvaco, it has been under the direction of Thanissaro Bhikkhu (Ajaan Geoff) as abbot and meditation teacher since 1993. Their Dhamma teachings and more information about Buddhism, meditation and the Thai Forest Tradition can be found at dhammatalks.org. The Monastery is outside of Valley Center, California at the end of a road in an avocado orchard surrounded by the mountains and chaparral of northern San Diego County. Being a monastery, its primary purpose is to give men the opportunity to ordain as bhikkhus to practice in line with Dhamma and Vinaya (training rules) taught by the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. Currently there are nine American monks and one Thai monk in residence. Laymen and laywomen are also welcomed at the Monastery to practice in line with the Buddha’s teachings. Please see the visitor Information pages about day visits and overnight retreats.

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Stephen Doetsu Snyder began practicing daily meditation in 1976. Since then, he has studied Buddhism extensively—investigating and engaging in Zen, Tibetan, Theravada, and Western non-dual traditions. He was authorized to teach in the Theravada Buddhist tradition in 2007 and the Zen Buddhist schools of Soto and Rinzai in 2022. Stephen is a senior student of Roshi Mark Sando Mininberg. Stephen’s resonant and warmhearted teaching style engages students around the globe through in-person and online retreats, as well as one-on-one coaching. He encourages students to turn toward their true nature and, with realization of their true nature, embody their true identity. Stephen is the author of four books, including Trust in Awakening, Demystifying Awakening and Buddha’s Heart. He also co-authored Practicing the Jhānas.

Wat Buddha of Chino Hills

Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA, Chino Hills, California is a buddhist temple in the Thai tradition, in the Weekend Thai food vendors (one on Saturday, multiple on Sunday) are cooking authentic Thai food, the main shrine hall gives one the feeling of being in Thailand, interacting with the Thai monks and temple staff gives a good sense of Thai culture.

Wat Buddha Thai Thavorn Vanaram

Wat Buddha Thai Thaworn Wanaram, New York, New York State United States Location: Wat Buddha Thaithavornvanaram, New York City Wat Buddha Thaithavornvanaram Of New York 76-16 46 Avenue,Elmhust, New York 11373, with an area of ​​1 rai 1 ngan, received official permission on 10 July 1994, founded when Date: 10 July 1994, Founder Phrarajphipattana (Thaworn Jittathawaro), Assistant Abbot of Wat Pathumwanaram Ratchaworawihan, Bangkok. and executive chairman Wat Buddha Thai Thaworn Wanaram, New York

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Wat Buddhabakersfield

Thai tradition

Wat Buddhabhavana of Las Vegas

Wat Buddhabucha

Thai tradition

WAT-BUDDHADHAM-

Ajahn Amaro (born 1956)[1] is a Theravāda Buddhist monk and teacher, and abbot of the Amaravati Buddhist Monastery at the eastern end of the Chiltern Hills in South East England. The centre, in practice as much for ordinary people as for monastics, is inspired by the Thai Forest Tradition and the teachings of the late Ajahn Chah.[1] Its chief priorities are the practice and teaching of Buddhist ethics, together with traditional concentration and insight meditation techniques, as an effective way of dissolving suffering.

Wat Buddhadhammo

Wat Buddhadharma

Wat Buddha Dhamma is a Theravadin Forest Monastery devoted to the training of monks and lay practitioners. People are welcome to visit and it is possible to arrange to stay as a guest for a period of time, sharing in the lifestyle of the monastic community. The Wat encourages the development of seclusion, simplicity and renunciation. It is the dedicated commitment to this way of life that facilitates a communal atmosphere where people of diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and personalities can live in harmony and to practice the Teachings of the Lord Buddha to realize Ultimate Liberation. An Open Invitation Wat Buddha Dhamma was set up as a monastery with the intention of being a spiritual home, not just for monastics living here, but for the lay community as well. While there are organized retreats from time to time, you are most welcome to visit at any time. Come to the Wat, have a walk through the bush, meditate, have a cuppa with the residents, or offer to help in whatever ways you can. In addition to day visits, you can come to stay as a guest to deepen your practice in a supportive environment of simplicity and seclusion in the company of like-minded people. Make the Wat part of your life. The spiritual connection between the laity and monastics is a precious gift. For regular updates on the happenings at the Wat, you can be added to our mailing list.

Phra Maha Prayoon Pasuto Phor. 9 Abbot

WAT BUDDHAJAKRAMONGKOLRATANARAM is a Buddhist temple in Escondido, California. It was founded in 1988 by Phra Maha Surasak Jariyavanno, a Thai monk who came to America to spread Buddhism. The temple is also known as Wat Buddhajak or Wat Escondido. The temple follows the Theravada tradition of Buddhism and teaches Dhammakaya meditation (Vijja Dhammakaya), which was started by Luang Pu Sodh Candasaro in Thailand. The temple has a large stupa (pagoda) that houses a relic of the Buddha and a golden Buddha image called Phra Phuttha Chinnarat.

Wat Buddhajakramongkolvararam

A growing temple of Theravada Buddhism. There is much to appreciate about the place and what it represents and brings into the lives of those involved, and what light they can bring into the local and global community. The temple has ceremony every Sunday during the Buddhist lent, and they sell the best Thai food (very authentic Thai food) on this island. The temple also has 2 festival celebrations each year at Kapiolani Park in Waikiki. Recently renovated.

Wat Buddhamahavanaram

Phra Charoen Sukwatnop BA MA Abbot

Wat Buddhamongkolnimit was established in 1994 to promote the teaching of the Buddha or the religion known as “Buddhism” primarily to the Thai, Laos people in Albuquerque, New Mexico and neighboring cities. The Thai, Lao people come to the temple for all religious ceremonies that follow the same traditions that have been followed in the past by their ancesters in Southeast Asia. At the temple, the people have the opportunity to receive instructions from the monks on the teaching of Buddha.

Wat Buddhamonthol

Today, the small wat in Wildomar serves a congregation of about 200 residents, mostly Asian-Americans from Thailand, Laos and Cambodia... The Wildomar temple is affiliated with Wat Thai of Los Angeles in North Hollywood.

Phra Mahathat Vapanyawatno Phor. 5 Abbot

Gaia House is a silent meditation retreat centre, a sanctuary of contemplative calm set amongst the gentle hills and quiet woodlands of South Devon. Founded in 1983, we are a registered charity committed to preserving, protecting and enhancing emotional, psychological, physical, and spiritual health through meditation. Through our year-round programme of weekend and week-long group retreats we offer meditation instruction and teachings drawn from a wide variety of Buddhist traditions. Additionally, we cater for long-term solitary meditators and work retreatants. We warmly welcome all people of every age, ethnicity, cultural heritage and religious background, socio-economic group, sexual orientation and gender identity, and we are actively working to investigate and remove barriers to inclusion.

Wat Buddhananachat of Austin

Wat Buddhanannachat in Del Valle is uncontested for the title of the first Asian temple in the area. It was built on a farmhouse a few miles east of what is now the Austin Bergstrom International Airport. Until 1999, Bergstrom International Airport was Bergstrom Airforce Base. Many of the founding lay members of the temple are Thai women who married American servicemen stationed at the base. A sizable community of Thais, as well as Cambodians and Laosians, desired a center for traditional Buddhist practice as well as ceremonies such as weddings and funeral rites. So, in 1986, a farm site was purchased and arrangements were made with the Council of Thai Bikkus to have monks sent to Del Valle to found the Wat Buddhanannachat of Austin Temple. Since that time, the temple has grown from less than 20 families to nearly 500 families that support 8 monks.

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Wat Buddhapathip Temple

The temple (wat) was originally established at 99 Christchurch Road, East Sheen. The property was purchased by the Thai government for £17,000 on 24 August 1965, and the first monks took up residence on 15 November. King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit formally opened the temple on 1 August 1966, on Āsāḷha Pūjā. King Bhumibol also gave the temple its name, which means "Light of the Buddha".

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Wat Buddhapradeep of San Francisco

Wat Buddhapradeep of San Francisco Thai Buddhist Temple was founded in 1994 by Abbott & President Venerable Sitthiporn Mitwichian (Phra Khru Vorasitthivited). The temple's original location before settling in San Bruno, California was in the adjacent City of San Mateo. Situated south of San Francisco and nearby San Francisco International Airport the temple finds itself cradled in an area of cultural diversity and international tourism. Since the temple's founding in 1994, it has become one of many places to visit by both domestic and international tourists who seek different cultural and local flavors here in the Bay Area. Hidden and humble, Wat Buddhapradeep of San Francisco continues to offer Buddhism and the colorful fabric of Thai culture as it has been doing so for the past two decades. ​​ ​ Our Ambiance ​ Wat Buddhapradeep of San Francisco is a place of worship and spiritual/mind development. We are open to the general public and welcome all who wish to explore, learn, develop, and/or be a part of our monastic community. Our monks and lay devotees are dedicated to serving the people who walk through our doors, whether they are regulars who frequent our temple or just one-time visitors. The public is more than welcome to not only come in and meditate on their spare time but to also join us for our morning and evening chants at 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM.

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Wat Buddhaprateep is a Buddhist temple located in Fontana, California, United States. It was founded in 1982 and is known for its beautiful and serene atmosphere. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. Wat Buddhaprateep is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

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Wat Phutthasothonwithet ( Buddhist Center of NM) is a temple affiliated with the Thai Sangha Assembly, number 25, following the regulations of the Sangha Supreme Council of the Thai Sangha. Registered legally according to the laws of the United States. Requested to proceed with construction of 1 chapel to serve as a place for important religious activities of monks. Construction of the chapel Its main objectives are: 1. To be a place for Dhamma practice for general Buddhists. 2. To be a place for important religious activities for monks. To be correct according to the Dhamma and Vinaya, such as ordination, ordination, and chanting the Patimokkha. 3. To become a stable permanent object in Buddhism. It is unique and special in order to honor and maintain good arts and culture. 4. To offer as an offering to Buddha. Luang Phor Phutthasothon is enshrined. The principal Buddha image of the ordination hall 5. To be a center for promoting the learning of Buddhism and Theravada in the Thai style in the United States.

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Wat Buddharangsi of Miami

Wat Buddharangsi of Miami is a Theravada Buddhism, Buddhist temple. The raising of a structure, a typically human undertaking, is never without difficulty. It may be as finding a level place to build with underlying stratum capable of supporting the building's weight, or a process fraught with political infighting, human prejudices and arcane building codes.​ As the community felt that there was a need for a place of refuge for local Buddhist.​ ​The vision for the sanctuary was one of a simple serene place, full of light, echoing tranquility. The community had no preconceived notion of what sort or size of Buddha might reside there. The project would be fraught with difficulty and great expense for the community just to acquire the proper permits and wage battle with the county authorities. Money is always a problem in any such undertaking. The search for financing was met with many closed doors. The First National Bank of Homestead Florida came to the rescue and allowed work to begin. The story of the construction of Wat Buddharangsi properly begins with its founder and president, born half a world away, knowing nothing of a place called Miami Florida.

Wat Buddharatanaram

Wat Buddharatanaram is a large (~20 acres) Dhammayut monastery on the outskirts of Dallas. Its centerpiece is an impressive Bodh Gaya-style chedi, inside of which is a memorial hall housing the viewable relics of nine Dhammayut monks said to have attained enlightenment in the last century. Among the relics are those of Luang Pu Sao, Luang Pu Mun, Luang Ta Mahā Bua, Luang Pu Lui, Luang Pu Khao, Luang Pu Juan, Luang Pu Tate, Luang Por Chob, and a last whose name escapes me. I believe that Wat Buddharatanaram is of the Luang Por Chob lineage. A monk I know—borne of a Thai mother and an American father—took temporary ordination at Wat Buddharatanaram as a merit-making gesture for his mother. He never disrobed, and 16 years later he remains a monk in Texas.

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Wat Buddhasamakeedham

Wat Buddhasamakeedham was established to support the teaching, practice and realization of the Dhamma (the Buddha's teaching) with special emphasis on classical, Theravada Buddhism. Wat Buddhasamakeedham provides services for the benefit of the whole community, including meditation practice, teachings on Buddhism, a library of books and tapes, and traditional Buddhist cultural activities. Teachings and instruction are offered in English and in the Thai and Lao languages. Wat Buddhasamakeedham offers weekend and longer retreats for meditators in the summer.

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"The mission of the temple is to be a place to propagate the path of purity and peace of mind, to promote and preserve Thai cultural heritage"

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Phra Maha Pramuan Yannajari P.C. 4 DAD Abbot Member of the Thai General Assembly US

WAT BUDDHAVIPASSANA is a Buddhist temple in Wassenach, Germany. It was established in 1995 by Phra Ajarn Thong Sirimangalo, a Thai meditation master who teaches Vipassana meditation according to the Mahasi Sayadaw tradition. The temple offers meditation courses, retreats, ceremonies, and cultural events for people who are interested in learning and practicing Buddhism. The temple also has a branch in Long Beach, California.

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Wat Buddhavipassana is a quiet little temple situated in the Westside neighborhood of Long Beach, California. The majority of the temple goers are Cambodian, Laotian, and Thai Buddhists. This temple is in the stage of renovation. The main building used to be a church. It needs improvement so that it would appear more "Thai." The founders purchased this property more than 10 years ago from a church, and everyone is doing their part to keep the temple clean and organized. You can make merit in the early morning and again at 11am by offering food to the monks. You can also meditate and pray. The temple is most crowded during Cambodian/Lao/Thai New Year. Many volunteers show up to cook Thai street food, host a beauty pageant, and help run the merit-making ceremony.

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Sari Markkanen was already at a young age interested in spiritual and existential questions. She fell in love with Insight meditation in 2005 after years of other meditative practices. Sari has practiced meditation on long retreats in Gaia House, in Finland and in monasteries in Thailand, and has been especially keen on exploring emptiness and jhana practices as taught by her close teacher Rob Burbea. She was invited to a teacher training guided by Rob Burbea, Martine Batchelor and Caroline Jones, which she completed at the end of 2020. Rob’s teachings have greatly informed Sari’s way of teaching dharma.

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Private Instruction: I am pleased to offer one-on-one personal dharma training and meditation coaching on a fee-for-service basis. Sessions are 45 minutes, audio only. My fee is USD $185 per session. I prefer weekly sessions but also offer biweekly, monthly, and ad hoc scheduling. I am just now easing back into work after almost two years of retirement, so I have space on my calendar for now, but this is unlikely to last; if you’re interested in private sessions, now is a good time to lock down a time slot. Please contact me at kennethfolkdharma at gmail dot com for scheduling, or for more information. Looking forward to hearing from you,

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Wat USA - Buddhayaram Temple New York is a first Thai Budhhism temple organization or Thai Budhhism monastry in Bronx, NY that was founded in 1965.

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Wat Carolina Buddhajarka Vanaram

Wat Carolina is a Thai Buddhist Monastery, located near Bolivia, North Carolina or about 20 miles west of Wilmington, North Carolina. The Wat Carolina Monastery continues to grow, both physically and spiritually, under the most excellent leadership of Phrakru Buddamonpricha, abbot.

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.Another popular temple in Oklahoma City is the Wat Sangharattanaram Buddhist Temple of Oklahoma. This temple targets a mostly Thai population and, like the Buddha Mind Monastery, was founded in the mid-1980s. This temple owns a significant number of properties from sheds to residences around the main building composing what is essentially a small-scale monastic complex. Following Thai traditions, the temple practices Theravada Buddhism like the OKBV, though it is located 14 miles south, and appears to target a native Thai population rather than a more general audience or converts; all of their website and a majority of their Facebook posts and fliers are published in the Thai language. In my research I found no evidence of collaboration on events between this temple and the OKBV. Just a few blocks away from OKBV lies the Rissho Kosei-Kai Dharma Center, a Mahayana group which has 239 branches in Japan, and half a dozen in the U.S.. This temple practices the subset of Mahayana called Ekayāna, which translates to “one-vehicle”, and is greatly influenced by the Lotus Sutra. Of all the temples in the city, their website’s design is the sleekest, and seems to target people with limited experience or complete newcomers to Buddhism who are interested in meditation. Their head teacher, a woman named Rev. Kris Ladusau, herself a convert from Methodist Christianity, serves as the first white reverend in any of Rissho Kosei-Kai’s temples. The demographics of temple attendees appear split between white and Asian ethnicities. The center seems to take a casual, Protestant approach to Buddhism, where their Facebook page has a number of memes and events which other temples might not offer. For example, they held a screening of The Big Lebowski in 2018, emphasizing the Zen iconography of “The Dude” protagonist. While the Buddhist traditions vary significantly between this temple and OKBV, their proximity within two miles of each other is surprising, especially in a city where Christianity is by far the dominant religion.

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Upāli (Sanskrit and Pāli) was a monk, one of the ten chief disciples of the Buddha[1] and, according to early Buddhist texts, the person in charge of the reciting and reviewing of monastic discipline (Pāli and Sanskrit: vinaya) on the First Buddhist Council. Upāli belongs to the barber community. He met the Buddha when still a child, and later, when the Sakya princes received ordination, he did so as well. He was ordained before the princes, putting humility before caste. Having been ordained, Upāli learnt both Buddhist doctrine (Pali: Dhamma; Sanskrit: Dharma) and vinaya. His preceptor was Kappitaka. Upāli became known for his mastery and strictness of vinaya and was consulted often about vinaya matters. A notable case he decided was that of the monk Ajjuka, who was accused of partisanship in a conflict about real estate. During the First Council, Upāli received the important role of reciting the vinaya, for which he is mostly known.

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Abhaya (Dustin Davis) is ordained as a Dharmacharya in the Embracing Simplicity Order under Venerables Pannavati and Pannadipa. His primary practices of Satipaṭṭhāna (4 Establishings of Mindfulness) in the style offered by Bhikkhu Anālayo, Ānāpānasati (Breath Based Mindfulness), and the Brahma Vihāras (Heavenly Abidings) spring from an affinity for the approaches offered in Early Buddhism. He also has an appreciation for the later traditions, having undertaken retreats in the Vajrayāna and Zen traditions including formally receiving the 5 Mindfulness Trainings from Thích Nhất Hạnh in 2013. Having worked over 25 years in the hospital critical care setting, he brings his intimacy with the illness, death, and dying processes to bear in Dharma sharing. He is also passionate about Dharma as a central support for dealing with addictions of all kinds.

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Francis Lacoste is at heart a practitioner of the Chaos Dharma or what Shinzen Young calls a “poly-spiritual”. Following his curiosity and his intuition, he’s deeply interested by the complementarity of different contemplative traditions. He’s now studying with Vince and Emily Horn as their non-dogmatic, modular approach to meditation, their individualized “spiritual midwifery”, and their plain deep humanity resonate with him. He teaches courses as part of the Buddhist Geeks selection of offerings as well as being availabe for one-on-one instruction on a dana basis. He brings his contemplative experience in his work as a manager and coach in software engineering where he helps teams and individuals in their development. He lives in Montreal, QC with his wife, their three sons, and rabbit.

Wat-cittaviveka

Cittaviveka is also known as Chithurst Buddhist Monastery is a monastery in the lineage of the Thai Forest Tradition of Theravada Buddhism. It was established in 1979 by Ajahn Chah and Ajahn Sumedho, who was the first abbot. As such it is a residence for bhikkhus (monks) and siladharas (nuns), where their life of training in ethics, meditation and renunciation can be supported in a quiet rural environment.The monastery is not a retreat centre, but a living environment of woodland, ponds, wildlife – and human dwellings. Here, through ethical guidelines, meditation and community work, we practise living in harmony. The community welcomes men and women who wish to visit, stay as guests or make a commitment to the monastic life.

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Wat Dhammarangsee Thai Buddhist Temple

Wat Dhammarangsee was the first Buddhist Temple to be established in Melbourne, Victoria due to the combined efforts and faith of Buddhist people from countries such as Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, (Kampuchea), Sri Lanka, India and Australia. At first a house was rented to serve as a monks' residence, at 400 Springvale Road, Forest Hill, opposite the present site. The first day that the house operated as a monks' residence was 11th June, 1984 when the abbot, Chaokhun Suviriyan and Phra Yoi Pussiyo came to spend the Buddhist Lenten season. On 13th January 1986 the name "WAT DHAMMARANGSEE" was given to the monks' residence. In 1993, the Foundation purchased the adjacent property at No. 387 Springvale Road. The Foundation's name was changed to "WAT DHAMMARANGSEE MAHAMAKUT FOUNDATION" in 1996.

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WHAT BEGAN AS ONE MONK’S vision has blossomed into a spectacular place of wonder and spirituality. Dazzling handcrafted statues, some embellished with jewels, fill the grounds. They all honor the Cambodian Buddha. Wat Dhammararam is a Cambodian Buddhist temple situated within a nondescript neighborhood in east Stockton, California. The nearly 100 statues that fill the property are rich with bright colors, flashes of gold paint, and intricate details. They’re also all much bigger than one would expect, giving each one a larger-than-life feel. The statues and painted murals all tell part of Buddha’s story, ranging from his birth to his childhood to his last day on Earth. Each one depicts a different scene with captivating artistic detail, making visiting both an informative and eye-catching experience. One of the most impressive features is the enormous 50-foot-long reclining Buddha, which amazingly seems to dwarf all the other fixtures. It represents the end of Buddha’s time on earth, showing him in the final moments before his soul departs for Nirvana. You’ll likely encounter some of the temple’s monks while visiting the grounds. Every April, the temple also hosts an annual celebration of the Cambodian New Year.

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Evan Leed first learned to meditate at Zen Mountain Monastery nearly twenty years ago and has maintained an intensive daily practice for the last twelve years. His main practices include metta jhana, Mahasi-style noting, and awareness and emptiness practices. He also has a deep interest in psychology and both Buddhist and continental philosophy, having studied these topics for thousands of hours in both formal and informal settings. Since 2018, he has been studying attachment theory and meditation with George Haas of Mettagroup. He is based in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish.

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Let me share again this short explanation of Sayadaw about his Thabarwa centers 'without limits to do good deeds'... So​ ​often people misunderstanding the benefit of welcoming all....​Or they appreciate in theory but when it comes to practice want to kick out this one or that one individual who is disturbing them (and limits become always more tight and intolerance grow fast)... Recently I spent more time in our USA Thabarwa center which is easily criticised for being messy, dirty, out of control.... And we can say it is truly messy, disorganised, quite dirty....​Being grown up in Switzerland these conditions are also very challenging to me BUT BUT... , what I could experience there was a great relaxation due to freedom. No control. No intolerance. No limits imposed.... People are free to do good as much as they want and over... People are accepted/tolerated as they are... People are free to relax and become better persons because they come to wish for it, not because they have no other choice than obey a standard to-be accepted.... People really develop wisdom by the time, develop wisdom as result of free wisdom and not as result of repression and constriction or control...

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Wat Dhammavira of Hawaii

The desire to establish a permanent Buddhist Temple in Hawaii area was launched by an executive commitee and on March 17, 2537 B.E. Wat Dhammavihara Hawaii, a Buddhist temple, established with the Hawaii Bureau in USA. The land of the temple has 5 acres managed by Phramaha Sutep Congprair (พระมหาสุเทพอาภากโร), the abbot of Wat Dhammavihara Hawaii and the executive chairman of the Thai monks. In the temple, there are 7 cubicles for contemplation with 10 rooms available for meditation retreats, 1 pavilion chapel and 5 barrack accommodations for religious missionary. The temple is located in a peaceful and clean environment that is best suitable for quiet study and meditation practice.

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Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo was born in Korat, north-east Thailand, on 10 February 1971. After finishing high school he worked in an industrial concern for a year, and then, as he had not been called up for military service, he decided to become a monk for three months. Those three months have extended indefinitely. In his fifth year as a monk Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo moved to Wat Pah Nanachat, where he acted as the monastery secretary. In 1999 he spent a year at Abhayagiri Monastery, before moving to Amaravati in 2001. Ajahn Ratanavaṇṇo returned to Amaravati in late November 2012, after spending the three previous years back in Thailand.

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Drikung Dharmakirti International Sangha is a community of Dharma seekers and practitioners from around the world connected to Open Sangha Collective Advisor, Dr. Hun Lye Dorjé Lopön, and to each other. “Drikung Dharmakirti” was the name given by Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche—one of the senior teachers in the Drikung Kagyu lineage—to the group started by Könchok Yedor (Dr. Lye) when he first moved to North Carolina, USA in the early

Wat Maruekhathaiyawan Temple

Wat Mongkol Kothawas, also known as Wat Luang Por Pan, is situated on Sukhumvit Road, Khlong Dan Sub district, Bang Bo District in Samut Prakan. It is situated near Khlong Dan Market. Luang Po Pan, a well-respected monk during King Rama V's reign, stayed at this Temple and improved everything, making it an important temple of the district until now. The temple, formerly called Wat Bang Hia Nok, was constructed in 1757. T

WAT Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple

In 1984, His Holiness Phra Dhammakunaporn organized an excursion comprising of 12 senior monks from Thailand to Australia for the prospect of promoting and teaching Buddhism in Australia. On 19 May 1986, the temple was registered as a Non-profit organization as The Melbourne Thai Buddhist Temple Inc. (Wat Thai Nakorn Melbourne). On 17 May 2013 was approved as a Place of Worship

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Their collective including Emily and Vince Horn Francis Lacoste and Ryan Oelke offer one-on-one teachings group teachings and retreats across a range of experimentally integrated contemplative practices.

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Tampa Florida was established on may 19,1981 under thre Florida law. the objectives are propagating the buddha's teachings and practice. providing the residence for monks and perform religious activities, providing a place for people to make merit and to serve as a pillar for Thai community. The temple building is a beautiful work of art and rapresents Thai- applied Ayudhaya architecture. The place has a meditation room, library, services and religious activity room, dining room and a kitchen. offers courses where adult and kids can learn Thai culture and language in collaboration with Chulalongkorn university. On sunday takes place the charity market run by thai and american volunteers where food and fruits and vegetables are sold for a charity price.

Wat Mongkolratanaram of Fort Walton Beach

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WAT MUNGME SRISUK is a Buddhist temple located in Fontana, California, United States. It was founded in 1978 and is known for its large and active community. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. WAT MUNGME SRISUK is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

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Angthong International Meditation Center is a branch of Pa Auk Tawya International Forest Monastery in Myanmar. The meditation center is being supported and organized by On the Path of The Buddha Foundation which is founded by Mrs. Kingkarn Arakputhanan, president of the foundation. The foundation and then the meditation center flourished from a small dhamma club “Wednesday Dhamma Studying Club” then Pa Auk Vipassana Dhura (Thailand), with the intentions to support samatha and vipassana in accordance with the steps in Visuddhimagga, under the guidance by Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw U Acina. Before then, the Wednesday Dhamma Studying Club had the opportunity to cooperate with the Bangkok Sangha to occasionally organized the expositions Asarahapucha Dhammayata Protect the World, for 7 years consecutively. On another occasion of Visakpuja year 2015, the club was offered another opportunity to organize the exposition for Visak Puja, at Bhutthamonthon. The event was initiated by Somdej Phra Phuttha Chinwong (Somsak Upasamo), a most respected mahathera. After over 20 years on the path of Buddha’s dhamma, during which the club offered class study on Abhidhamma, Tipitaka, Visuddhimagga, with constant involvement in conferring dhamma benefits to the public. These ongoing activities greatly gave rise to the inspiration in setting up “ Angthong International Meditation Center ” The founder wishes to serve Buddha’s dhamma for the longest period as possible. A foundation is therefore set up to support the meditation center financially. The initial inspiration arose when venerable Mahadhammarakkhita gave the news to Mr. Kingkarn Arakputhanan that a Myanmar forest monastery accommodated over 1,000 meditators of Bhikkhus, Sayalays and laypersons, practicing samatha and vipassana under the guidance of the abbot Pa Auk Sayadaw by following the procedure as described in Visuddhimagga. In January 2012, Thai Sangha and lay persons visited Pa Auk Tawya Monastery in Mawlamyline. The observer group was led by The most venerable mahathera the late abbot of Wat jakdaeng monastery Prakru Dhammathorn Sumon Nundhiko Akkamahapandhita bestowed by the Myanmar government in March 2008. Year ending 2012, another visit to Myanmar by Venerable Mahadhammarakkhita (Maha Payom) leading sangha and lay persons to pay homage to the abbot of Pa Auk Sayadaw for the 1st time at Tuan Tuan Oo dwelling in Yangon. At the time, Khun Kingkarn expressed her intention to set up a meditation centre in Thailand and thus invited the most respected Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw to inspect 2 chosen locations, one of which was at a forest park at Udornthani Province. In April 2013, Pa Auk Tawya Sayadaw came by invitation to inspect both sites. The Ang Thong location was chosen because of its plentiful supply of water. Since 2013 Angthong International Meditation Centre was established with the aim to support the inheritance of The Buddha’s genuine teaching both on pariyatti and patipati. For pariyatti, the classes here cover Abhidhamma, Sutta in Tipitaka, Visuddhimagga, Pali in comprehensive and Vinaya as on occasions. They are conducted in Thais. For patipati, the great treatise ancient Visuddhimagga “Path to Purification” complied in the 5th century and was the teaching in the Mahavihara school of Theravada Buddhism, is the path to be practiced by meditators here. The most respected Pa Auk Tawya Saydaw mastered by his own experiences meditating in accordance with the steps described in Visuddhimagga. Subsequently, during 2015 to 2017 Pa Auk Sayadaw delegated Sayadaw U Revata by invitation to stay and teach in Angthong International Meditation Centre. Presently, since 2018 Sayadaw U Vimala is the meditation teacher with Phra Ajahn Bodhiyana as asst. meditation teacher. Guidance is conduct in English and Thai. Throughout the year, courses are arranged on pariyatti for Thais and Meditation Retreat is organized for international meditators. Angthong International Meditation Centre established and run with full support from On the Path of the Buddha Foundation.

Wat Pa Buddharangsee

The official opening of Wat Buddharangsee Annandale was in January 1998 and was attended by the Committee of Sangha Council from Thailand, the Thai Royal Ambassador and Thai Royal Consulate General. With overwhelming support from the Buddhist Community coming from Ethnic background such as Australian, Burmese, Sri Lankan, Thai, Malaysian and Singaporean; a request was made to purchase a property for a more permanent establishment. In response to the request of the Australian Buddhists, generous Thai supporters of Mahamakut in Bangkok donated money to purchase a property. By January 1975 HRM King Rama the Ninth Bhumibol Adjulyadej gave the name of the monastery as 'Wat Buddharangsee' which is to be 88-90 Stanmore Road, Stanmore. In May 1975, HRH Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn who was then at Duntroon Military Academy officially opened the monastery for the community.

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Wat Padhammachart is a Dhammayut monastery not far from Los Angeles. The relatively large property has monks’ and nuns’ quarters, a large Buddha hall, a very nice community hall and eating area, and several attractive aesthetic features dotting the property.

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whether it is on a bridge over a river, a swing hanging from a tree, inside of a wooden building with panoramic glass windows, or around a bonfire under a night sky littered with twinkling stars, the countless meditation spots that span across the retreat's broad property provide meditators with a "spiritual playground" of sorts to explore and reconnect with nature and themselves

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The environment is clean, peaceful and harmonious. The place is in the forest, and everybody monks lay guests and Thai people love it and respect it and they’re all taking care of it. In Wat Pah Nanachat you get to meet new people from all over the world, each with a different background. But everyone is there for the Dhamma. You get to know good people but make sure you are a genuine person yourself. In Wat Pah Nanachat it is the Dhamma 24h, but everybody is doing that willingfully. Only people interested in the Dhamma want to stay there. And you will find many guys among the lay guests interested in ordaining and becoming monks, maybe not at their current stay but some time in the future. The chores we do, everybody does it because they want to, there is no one who is watching to tell us we did something wrong but everybody follows the schedule. I personally enjoyed the afternoon sweeping, I felt I was doing something wholesome and it helped me clear my mind.

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Asia ; Description; Wat Pah Pa Deng is a secluded monastery on a mountain slope just north of Chiang Mai. Being on the mountain slope the temperature is much cooler than in the rest of Thailand, which is very pleasant for a farang. There are currently 8 monks of which one called Long Pur Khet speaks english. He has been ordained for three months and does a bit of teaching and guidance on day to day life. When i walked in without prior contact they offered me a kuti pretty much right away.

Wat Pah Santidhamma

Wat Pasantidhamma, meaning "a peaceful temple in the woods," is a Thai Theravada Buddhist temple located at 14289 Chapmans Lane in rural Carrollton, Virginia. It is a non-profit religious organization serving the Thai and Thai American communities.

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Palelai Buddhist Temple is a Buddhist temple located in Bedok, Singapore. It was founded in 1963 by Phrakhru Prakassa Dhammakhun.

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Ajahn Bodhipālā was born in South-East Asia in 1940 and had three children with her now deceased husband. She also has five grandchildren. She studied applied mathematics and worked as a computer programmer for nearly twenty years. She was able to 'go forth' as an anagārikā in 1998 and received sīladhāra ordination in 1999. Venerable Ajahn Sumedho was her preceptor. Her daily life in the monastery is challenging, since she has to simplify the complexity of her thoughts in order to give space to the intuitive knowledge to develop. Owing to her mathematical training, she is not surprised that this process involves a lot of patience and endurance, and is time-consuming. She considers her work in the monastery as a tool to measure her level of practice, and also as a litmus test of her ability in maintaining herself as an observer instead of as a doer. She realizes that no better place exists on earth for being able to observe the activities of her mind, and at the same time she can accumulate good deeds by serving the sangha at Amaravati.

Phra-Phawana-Wiriyakhun-(Phadet-Tatehevo)-Abbot

In 1975 Bob went to India to live in the Ashram. In 1976/77 he spent 12 months with Nisargadatta Maharaj in Bombay. Since this time thousands of seekers from all over the world have come to his home in Melbourne, Australia for individual sessions and to join regular weekly group meetings. Bob also connects individually via Skype and holds zoom groups 3 times a week. By following Bob’s pointers seekers either settle for less suffering or earnestly continue the search untill all questions are extinguished and questioner ‘dissolves’ into nothing. Through Bob’s devotion and enthusiasm many have woken from the nightmare of belief in being separate entities. Having awoken some write books, provide their own pointers to the truth or some just quietly serve ‘themselves in others’ wherever Life places them. The potential to recognize this simplicity of presence awareness is here now, it lays right in front of us, under the veil of ever changing, passing thoughts. These thoughts are simply another way the One Essence appears and expresses itself.

Phra Phrachaya Sot Thichayno Head of the Sangha

Thanissaro Bhikkhu is a monk in the Thai Forest Tradition. After moving to Thailand and studying under the forest master Ajaan Fuang Jotiko for ten years, he returned to the US and cofounded the Metta Forest Monastery in San Diego County, California, where he serves as abbot.

Phra Boon Lueesuk Mmo Abbot

Noon Baldwin is an ex circus artist street performer who retired from the circus in 2004 to dedicate his life to spiritual practice and iving in Dhamma centres (France South Africa) Amaravati monastery (UK). Noon co-created and co-runs Ekuthuleni a back to basics meditation center in the foothills of the French Pyrenees. Noon?s main influence is the Thai Forrest tradition of Ajahn Chah but has an interest in many spiritual traditions and has been practising with Jaya Ashmore from Open Dharma since 2008. He enjoys how the traditional open spirituality practices meet as one in his heart./Connecting with curiosity energy with a sense of embodying spiritual practice through in-depth body grounding meditations are currently Noon?s fields of exploration. He is transgendered, a two spirit person all in one.He teachers Dharma in both French and English.

Wat Phrasriratanamahadatu

Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu, a Theravada Buddhist temple, was founded in 1992 under the religious law of the state of Illinois by the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and other cities in Illinois and nearby states under the leadership of Venerable Ratana Thongkrajai. The temple is located at 4735 N. Magnolia Ave. Chicago, IL 60640. Objectives of the temple are as follows : To propagate and promote the teachings of the Buddha. To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Buddhists and other groups of people. To assist and promote educational and cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and surrounding areas To organize religious ceremonies and activities.

Abbot Phrarat Ronchoto

Earlier Sari has taught secular mindfulness (MBSR) Mindful Self Compassion (MSC) and she was a pioneer in teaching mindfulness in schools in Finland and taught it for a big part voluntarily for many years. She has written two books about mindfulness kindness and compassion practices for children.

Wat Phrasriratanaram

Originally, the Temple located at 4000 Hartford Street, St. Louis, MO 63116 during the years 1983 - 1990. Since July 1, 1990, the Temple relocated to 890 Lindsay Lane, Florissant, MO 63031. The Temple normally houses 4 - 5 Buddhist monks, ordained in Thailand according to the Thai Theravada tradition, and they have been in the monkshood for at least 10 - 15 years. They depend on the lay community for the basic necessities of life, including food, clothing, shelter, and medication. In return, they give spiritual guidance to the lay community. The Thai Buddhist monks observe 227 precepts or moral codes, including practicing celibacy. The Temple has successfully served the Thai community and the Laotian community of Greater St. Louis, as well as the general public, as a center for studying and practicing Buddhism.

Wat-Phu-Khong-Tong

Anyone who is interested in undertaking intensive meditation practice in a monastic environment under the guidance of Venerable Ajahn Martin is welcome to come and stay at our monastery without prior notice.

Wat-Phuttharangsi-Temple

Phra-Mahawina-Poonyano-Por.

I founded the Dharma Underground, which lead to the wetpaint version of the Dharma Overground, which lead here to this version of the DhO. I am also a site administrator. Having gotten frustrated with the world of on-line dharma blogs that were all about dogma, hierarchy, disempowering view about how it can't be done, mindless blind faith in absurd ideals and texts that were wildly out of touch with reality, and a whole host of other absurdities, I founded this place to form a save haven for people who were into hardcore practice, real attainments, helping people out in the spirit of mutual friends, open conversations about topics related to actual practice, and the like. My home website is http://www.interactivebuddha.com

Wat Punnawanaram

Wat-Putthamonthon-Buddhist-Med.-Ctr

Wat-Rattanaprateep-Vihara

I have been teaching meditation since 2014 and the more I teach the more I love it. If there is one thing that I have learned in my years teaching it is that we are all different with our own strengths and weaknesses. In order to teach well I need to get to know each student individually guiding each to tap into their own innate wisdom offering instruction that fits each student’s unique circumstances. /The ten years I spent as a Buddhist nun afforded me the great privilege of being able to practise meditation in much depth and detail. I was blessed with masterful teachers and all of the support I could have hoped for. I spent five years in Myanmar training diligently in the Theravada tradition under the guidance of Pa Auk Sayadaw. I then spent a further five years training in several other methods and spent many months doing long solo retreats in various caves and forests./The opportunity to practise meditation so comprehensively has been the greatest gift of my life. My passion is now to repay that debt of gratitude by providing the same opportunity to others. Since deciding to disrobe in 2018 I have been on a sharp and wonderful learning curve reintegrating the challenges of western lay life into my Dhamma practice. Through this process not only has my appreciation of the Dhamma grown deeper but also my understanding of the students I am teaching. /As well as teaching meditation I am also enthusiastic about building community. Over the past years I have been leading Sanditthika Meditation Community in the caves of Almeria Southern Spain./To book a meeting for personal instruction please follow this link to the appointment page of my website and book an appointment from there.

Wat Richland Buddha Vanaram

Wat Rummaprateip

Wat Saddhadhamma

Wat Saddhadhamma Buddhist Temple was founded in 1995 and in a recognized non-profit organization in the State of Texas. We currently have about 350 active members who support our Temple and we continue to see those numbers grow every year. The current abbot of the temple is Dr. Phramaha Win Tonklan. We are located on 5.8 acres of land near Randolph Air Force Base in the Northeast side of San Antonio in Shertz, TX. We are located at 8000 FM 1518, Schertz, Texas 78154.Services are held daily inside the temple starting at 8:00 a.m. and going to 9:00 p.m. The public is welcome to participate in our services and prayers. Weekly we celibrate services on Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11am to 1pm which include prayer, alms of food to Buda and the monks, then a sermon flooowed by a pot luck lunch for th parishoners. Additionally, during the year, we will celebrate Buddhist religious holidays and ceremonies, and we always invite the general public to Additionally, and even participate in the ceremonies. These services mostly occur on Saturday and Sunday, as close to the actual date of the Holy Day as possible. These services consist of processions, offerings to the monk, prayers, chanting, and symbolic gestures. In addition, other service on an intermittent basis consist of classes for teaching Buddha, meditation, and service off the temple’s premise at the request of individual, such as for weddings, funerals and house blessing ceremonies and so on. These services are performed by the monks. There are five monks that currently reside at the Wat Saddhadhamma.

Wat Samakki of Killeen

Wat Samakkidhammaram

Wat samakkidhammaram is a Cambodian buddhist temple located in Long beach, California

Wat Sangaratanaram

Established in October 1985 by the Thai Association of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. and a group of Thai-Lao Buddhist believers Phra Ajahn Saman Siripañño (Phra Nithet Sasanakun) was appointed to establish the temple. At first, he rented a house at 2513 El Tholo Road, Oklahoma City, and then converted the place for Set up a monastery It has had a resident monk, Phra Charoen Thammawattano, since November 24, 1985 and has registered with the authorities of the state of Oklahoma as NON-PROFIT INCORPORATION. Completed on January 10, 1986

Wat Sangha Bucha

Wat-Santacittarama

Europe; “The Garden of the Serene Heart”, is a Buddhist monastery of the ancient Theravada tradition. It was founded in 1990 in order to meet the existing interest among Italian Buddhists as well as the Thai, Sri Lankan and Burmese immigrant communities. The Santacittarama Association – the legal body representing the monastery – is a member of the Italian Buddhist Union and was officially recognized by the state as a religious organization in 1995. The monastery is located in the Sabina hills, about 50km. from Rome, in the district of Poggio Nativo, Rieti province.The resident community follows a tradition inspired by the Thai forest monk Venerable Ajahn Chah (1918-1992), an influential teacher under whom many Westerners, attracted by the clarity, simplicity and accessibilty of his teaching and practice, were ordained as monks in Thailand.

Wat Santidham

Wat Santidham is a Theravada Buddhist temple located in south Augusta, a region of town associated with tremendous growth. Wat Santidham is part of the Dhammagut Order in the United States of America, a network of approximately thirty Thai Buddhist temples across the country. Demographics There are about 400-500 members on the mailing list. For regular services, however, attendance runs about 30-50 people. For larger ceremonies, attendance can be as high as 250-300 people. Most members are from Augusta, although some participants travel from Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina, as well as Savannah, Georgia. A large number of attendees are affiliated with Fort Gordon army base. A majority of members are of Thai and Laotian descent, and there are also some members of other southeastern Asian ethnicities, such as Burmese and Cambodian. There are a few Indian members and some Euro-American members, many of whom are military men married to Thai women. The predominant languages spoken are Thai and Laotian. Activities and Schedule At 7 a.m., the monks preside over morning chanting. They may be by themselves, or joined by a few members. Following morning chanting, the monks work in the garden, on the computer, clean up around the center, or meet with visitors until lunch. Lunch is at eleven, and is Thai or Laotian food delivered daily by members, as the monks cannot purchase or prepare their own meals. (Meals are occasionally difficult to arrange, as members must often take time off work to attend to this.) After lunch, the monks engage in study about Buddhism, either reading or researching on the computer. In the evening, there is again chanting and sitting meditation, which frequently members attend. Afterwards, the monks might talk and answer questions. Special events are scheduled in coordination with Thai temples in Atlanta, so as to avoid conflicts, and are usually planned for Sundays. This is different, monk Phramaha Boonmee Ngaosuwan observes, than in Thailand, where ceremonies and festivals fall as they might – but in the United States, it is inevitably more convenient for working people to attend on Sundays. Description of Center Wat Santidham is located on Old Waynesboro Road, a once-rural road now dotted with some signs of growth: new, inexpensive housing subdivisions, a nearby grocery shopping center. The center is about three miles away from the Augusta Proctor & Gamble plant, and less than a third of a mile away from the newly constructed Cross Creek High School. There are several small buildings on the temple grounds, including a sleeping area for the monks, and a main hall. The buildings are surrounded by well-tended gardens; the maintenance of these grounds is part of the monks’ daily routine. The gardens are lined with small flowering trees marked with signs bearing the names of donors who provide money to the center. A dirt road behind the center winds away to a construction site, where Wat Santidham is building a new meditation room, a good distance off the main road. The main hall is a large rectangular room with plush carpet, and includes a sofa for members unable to sit on the floor. To the immediate left of the entry door is a raised platform, where three statues of the Buddha are surrounded by fresh flowers and small icons placed by members. Ngaosuwan explains that while one Buddha statue is the traditional ornamentation, another one was generously donated. The monks felt it looked too asymmetrical with two, so a third was acquired. Gold plated bookshelves line one side of main hall, and there is a glass display case with a memorial to Monk Wichit Thongsawasadee, the former abbot of Wat Santidham who passed away in 2001. There are clippings of an Augusta Chronicle article on Thongsawasadee’s funeral taped to the case. Picture albums on nearby bookshelves hold pictures of Thongsawadee’s funeral and cremation services, as well as other temple events. On another elevated platform in the middle of one side of the room, there are four green mats, places for each of the four monks to sit in meditation. Pictures moving through stages in the life of the Bodhisattva line the room. These pictures, which are nicely framed and poster-sized, cost $100 each, according to Ngaosuwan, and have been donated by individual families There is also a picture of the Thai monarch King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the far end of the room, and a box designated for donations in the center of the floor. History & Challenges Before 1986, anyone looking to attend a Theravada Buddhist temple in Augusta would need to travel to Atlanta, or to a temple in South Carolina affiliated with Fort Sumter. In that year, however, a group of Thai families pooled their money and time and eventually was able to bring to Augusta a monk from the Wat Bar Van Monkol in Bangkok: Thongsawasadee, who was then 36 years old. The center now has four monks in residence. Ngaosuwan has been at the wat for ten years, having come to Augusta from a temple in Bangkok. He did not want to come initially; he was worried the weather would be cold and his limited English would be embarassing. “When I was in university, I used to sneak out of English class -- I hated it,” he explains, smiling. “But I pay for that now.” Ngaosuwan is now the only monk at Wat Santidham who speaks English, meaning a great deal of the responsibility of speaking to members of the community falls on him. He is not entirely comfortable with this role. When a rabbi at a local synagogue invited someone from the wat to speak on a panel about religious differences, Nagaosuwan declined, worried about how he would express himself. In addition to language barriers, there a few other consistent challenges, according to Ngaosuwan. In Thailand, temples often have fifty or one hundred monks – meaning there could be more free time or hours devoted to teaching. At Wat Santidham, the group of four monks must take care of all administrative and religious responsibilities, so free time is rare. As is the case in other American temples, eating is a consistent challenge for the monks. “In Thailand, it’s easy to eat. You just walk the street with your bowl,” said Ngaosuwan. In Thailand, strangers would fill a monk's bowl, he explains, with food; it is an accepted and natural cultural practice.“Here, it’s hard. Everybody, everybody works.” A similar challenge arises in planning for temple events. In the United States, Ngaosuwan notes, the money is there for putting on events, but individuals able and willing to spend time attending and organizing are sometimes not. See also: Buddhism, Religious Centers (Archive)

Provost Santi Thammaphon

Wat Santidhamma of Colorado Springs is a Thai Buddhist temple in Peyton, Colorado, USA. It is under Thai royal patronage and is affiliated with Wat Pah Nanachat, the International Forest Monastery in Thailand. The temple was established in 1995 by Phra Ajahn Maha Prasert Thitadhammo, who passed away in 2013. The current abbot is Phra Ajahn Somchai Kantasilo. The temple welcomes everyone who is interested in learning and practicing Buddhism according to the Theravada tradition. The temple has a daily schedule of chanting, meditation, and Dhamma teachings, as well as special events such as Uposatha days, Kathina ceremonies, and Buddhist holidays.

WAT-SANTIWONGSARAM

Wat-Saphathammagaisakol-Dhammakaya

Wat-Satiwongsaram

Wat Santiwongsaram, Birmingham, England, was founded in 1987 by a group of Thai and British Buddhists living in the United Kingdom. Led by Mr. Preecha Lathe, they rented a house at 27 Bayswater Road, Birmingham, as temporary accommodation for monks. They then raised money to buy a house at 69 Coopers Road, Birmingham, and established a Thai temple called "Wat Sangkthan". This was to provide a place for monks to reside during the rainy season, to carry out religious activities, and to teach Buddhism to Buddhists and those interested in general. In 1990, the temple sold the house at 69 Coopers Road, Birmingham, and purchased a house at 107 Handsworth Wood Road, Birmingham. The temple was then moved to its current location. However, the money from the sale of the first house was not enough to pay for the new house in full. With the temple unable to raise the remaining funds, Mrs. Vanida Suwanchit (deceased) donated four million baht and lent a further four million baht. The temple agreed to repay this loan at a later date. In 1994, Mrs. Vanida Suwanchit had an urgent need for money. The temple was unable to repay the loan in a short period of time, so it borrowed the money from Wat Sangkthan, Nonthaburi, Thailand. The temple paid back the loan in installments over the next three years with the support of Thai and British Buddhists. The loan was fully repaid in 2004. Wat Sangkthan, Birmingham, is home to five monks and is visited by Buddhists for meditation on a regular basis. In order to ensure that the temple remains a source of spiritual support for Buddhists in the United Kingdom, the temple decided to register as a charity in accordance with the principles of charitable organizations in the United Kingdom. The legal advisor advised that the name "Wat Sangkthan" was too similar to other temples in Thailand, so it was decided to change the name to avoid confusion. The monastic community and the temple committee agreed to register the temple as a charity under the name "THE SANTIWONGSARAM TEMPLE" and to change the name of the temple from "Wat Sangkthan" to "Wat Santiwongsaram". The new name means "Temple of the Ancestral Peace-Loving Lineage". The temple will operate under the Thai name "Wat Santiwongsaram" and the English name "THE SANTIWONGSARAM TEMPLE" from now on.

Phra-Kru-Sathanukul

Anthony Markwell is an Australian Dhamma teacher and meditation instructor who shares his knowledge and practice of meditation by leading vipassana retreats, evening talks, and weekend workshops. Anthony is the founder and resident teacher at Indriya Retreat, a new English-speaking vipassana insight meditation centre on Koh Phangan, Thailand. He previously lead retreats at Kow Tahm Insight Meditation Centre between 2013-2016, where he guided thousands of meditators through silent monthly 7-day and annual 21-day vipassana retreats.

Phra-Maha-Sukhumo-Ph.-4-MA-Abbot

Evan Leed first learned to meditate at Zen Mountain Monastery nearly twenty years ago and has maintained an intensive daily practice for the last twelve years. His main practices include metta jhana Mahasi-style noting and awareness and emptiness practices./He also has a deep interest in psychology and both Buddhist and continental philosophy having studied these topics for thousands of hours in both formal and informal settings./Since 2018 he has been studying attachment theory and meditation with George Haas of Mettagroup./He is based in Buenos Aires and teaches in English and Spanish.

Phra Kittimoli (Thongsoon Suriyachoto)

Wat Srinagarindravararam (Thai: วัดศรีนครินทรวราราม) is a Theravada Buddhist temple in Gretzenbach, Switzerland

Wat Suddavasa Buddhist Meditation Center

Phra Mahasakchai Thitmetho

Wat Suddhavasa Buddhist Meditation Center is a Buddhist temple in Riverside, California, USA. It is also known as Wat Suddhavasa or Wat Riverside. It was established in 1991 by Phra Ajahn Maha Prasert Thitadhammo, who also founded Wat Santidhamma of Colorado Springs. The current abbot is Phravidesdhammakun (Dr.Sakchai Hongratana), who is also the vice president of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA. The temple aims to provide a place for Buddhists and non-Buddhists to learn and practice Buddhism according to the Theravada tradition. The temple has a regular schedule of chanting, meditation, and Dhamma teachings, as well as special events such as Uposatha days, Kathina ceremonies, and Buddhist holidays.

Wat Thai Bodhgaya Temple

Wat Thai is a Thai monastery located in Bodhgaya, Bihar. Situated near Maya Sarovar, it is one of the exquisite monasteries in Bodh Gaya and among the must-visit places in Bodh Gaya. Popularly known as Thai Monastery, Wat Thai Buddhagaya was established in 1956 by the government of Thailand on the request of the former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to strengthen the relationship between the two countries. The monastery was constructed with an idea of propagating the philosophies of Buddhism among the masses. It is the only Thai Temple in India. The place abounds with peace and serenity and is ideal for solace seekers and those looking for a break from the humdrum of city life.

Wat Thai Buddhist temple Chetawan

Wat Chetawan (Thai: วัดเชตวัน; RTGS: Wat Chetawan) (also called as the Chetawan Buddhist Temple) is a Thai temple in Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. The temple is situated at Jalan Pantai, off Jalan Gasing in Petaling Jaya. It was built in 1957 and officiated by the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand at the time. The temple is also the only Malaysian Siamese temple which has been chosen as the custodian of the Buddha sacred relics for all Malaysian Buddhists that are parts of the ancient relics discovered in Piprahwa, a village in Uttar Pradesh near the border of the Kingdom of Nepal in 1898 which were presented to King Chulalongkorn of Siam by the then British Viceroy of India, Lord Curzon.

(Somboon Sampunno) Phor Phor. 7 Ph.D. (Honorary)

Wachiratham Pathep Temple VAJIRADHAMMAPADIP TEMPLE is a Theravada Buddhist temple in New York, United States. There are two locations: one being in Mount Vernon, and the more recent being in Centereach, New York. The temple was founded by a group of Thai and American Buddhists in 1965 as the Buddhist Study Center, and became an official temple in 1975. The temple follows the teachings and code of monastic discipline as laid down by the Buddha, respecting both the letter and the spirit.

Phra Maha Suthat Suriyo

There are currently two monks living in Munich, the Venerable Phrakhruvitejthammarangsi and the Venerable Theeraphong Aum-Earb. In the daily life of the monastery they are actively supported by many volunteers. Guest monks from Thailand visit us several times a year thailand are also invited to give courses in music, dance and folk art and history of Thailand. Thousands of Buddhists, mostly of Thai origin, support the association.bholding various ceremonies and courses. Teachers from T

Phra Maha Wichian Wachirawangso

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Wat Thai of Los Angeles

Besides smaller merit-making ceremonies which are held frequently throughout the year o such as birthdays, weddings, memorial, and funeral occasions, a number of annual festivals and celebrations are regularly observed on a much larger scale on Buddhist holy days and other traditional holidays. Presently, according to the notification the Temple has made to the city government, Wat Thai of Los Angeles usually holds twelve festivals and celebrations every year: New Year Festival, on the first day of January. (There is an evening chanting ceremony on New Year’s Eve); Magha Puja Day, on the full moon day of the third lunar month (usually in the middle of February) in commemoration of the Great Assembly of Disciples; Wan Waikhru, or the day on which students show reverence for their teachers, on any Thursday in January; Songkran, or Water Festival, on April 13; (Usually in the second weekend of April) Visakha Puja Day, on the full moon day of the sixth lunar month (usually in the middle or towards the end of May) in commemoration of the Birth, the Enlightenment and the Passing away of the Buddha; Lorthien or Candle-Casting Ceremony, on any day of July some weeks before the beginning of the Vassa residence; Asalha Puja Day, on the full moon day of the eighth lunar month (usually in the middle or towards the end of July) in commemoration of the Buddha’s First Sermon; H.M. the queen’s Birthday, on August 12; Salakapat Ceremony, near the end of August, to offer the utensils for the monks without specifying whomever; Ok Pansa, or the end of Vassa residence (period of retreat during the rains, or the Buddhist Lent), on the full moon day of the eleventh month (usually in the middle or towards the end of October); Tot Kathin, or the Post-Lenten Robe-Offering Ceremony, on any day during one month following Ok Pansa to present robes to the monks who have completed the Vassa residence, (usually in the second weekend of October or November some year); H.M. the 9th king’s Birthday, on December 5. Along with the large population of Thai people and Thai-Americans, refuges from Cambodia, Vietnam, and especially Laotians, are most of the participants in the religious activities of Wat Thai. To promote the teaching of The Buddha, Buddhist beliefs and practices, Thai culture, and to publicize its activities, the Temple publishes Duang Pratip, a bilingual monthly magazine, with more articles in Thai than in English. To realize Buddhist educational objectives, it runs Buddhist Sunday School classes for children who learn Thai language and culture as well as Buddhist morality. The school offers regular meditation training to Thai, Americans, and other people who are interested in it. A vocational school for adults has also been opened to teach the art of preparing decorative food by fruit and vegetable carving. It is notable that, as a service to the local community, the temple grounds used for polling booths for political elections, as is similarly done in Thailand.

Wat Thai of Washington D.C.

Wat Thai in Washington D.C. was built from the collective body and strong faith of the Thai buddhists, especially those who live in the Washington metropolitan area. the temple is common property to all. To be able to succesfully build a temple outside Thailand demonstrates and confirms the toghetherness and unity of people and society with commong goals and strong faith. Wat Thai serves over 2000 families, the temple has continued to grow and has become part of the thai and american communities. The purpose is to build a community where non religious and religious people are becoming deeply committed buddhists, the vision is to be used by the Buddha to change lives, strenghten temples and transform the world, the journey is to know, love and serve the buddha

Phra Withet Thamrungsi (Surasak Chiwanon Master)

WAT THAI OF WASHINGTON DC is a Buddhist temple located in Washington, DC, United States. It was founded in 1975 and is the oldest Buddhist temple in Washington, DC. The temple offers a variety of Buddhist programs and classes, as well as retreats and workshops. WAT THAI OF WASHINGTON DC is a popular destination for both Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike.

Wat-Thai-Phuttharam-Temple

ntered monastic life in 1975 in Thailand, but since 1978 I’ve been based in Britain. I spent fourteen years training under Ajahn Sumedho, the senior Western disciple of Ajahn Chah, and so I’m part of that lineage of direct practice. The lineage has an umbrella website www:forestsangha.org. I am based at Cittaviveka Monastery in Chithurst, West Sussex, near Petersfield in southern England (cittaviveka.org).  You can visit the monastery, we are receiving guests and Cittaviveka is so far back to normal.

Wat-Thai-Savatthi-Temple

Wat-Tham-Erawan

Located on the border of Loei and Nong Bua Lamphu provinces, Wat Tham Erawan is an off-the-beaten-path temple nestled high up in a karst mountain. As a large cave chamber that’s punctuated with a golden Buddha statue, Tham Erawan is a sanctuary of tranquility that’s only surrounded by the silence of rural rice fields, Above all, it’s a peaceful day trip away from the chaos of Thailand’s bustling cities – a worthy day trip from Loei. Wat Tham Erawan is accessed from the lower temple grounds via a winding staircase of 600 steps. The stairs start at the bottom of the hill (known locally as Pha Tham Chang) and wind their way up to the mouth of the cave where you’ll find a large Buddha statue in front of the chamber. The ascent takes ~15-25 minutes to scale and the stairs aren’t too steep (unlike Wat Phu Tok). There are also several rest stops along the way, in the form of shaded gazebos. Thankfully, each rest stop has its own view of the beautiful valley below. Wat Tham Erawan consists of a main chamber that’s divided into smaller rooms that are adorned with multicolored stalactites and stalagmites. The path through the cave is ~300 meters long and must be backtracked on the way out. During our trip, the cave was pitch black and required a flashlight to explore (don’t worry, your phone’s light will suffice). According to local legend, this is where the Isaan-Lao folktale of Nang Phom Hom or the Fragrant Hair Lady(นางผมหอม) took place. For a quick synopsis, it’s a legend about the daughter of the King of Elephants and her life as she’s turned into a monkey by a vengeful ghost.

Phra Maha Amporn Khemas Bhop . 7 MD M.Sc. MA Abbot

Wat Tummaprateip

Phra-Kru-Phalim-Thitapho

Achan DhammaVidu ordained 1997 and after spendin many years at Dohm Kiem close the Wat Suan Mokkh is now the main teacher at DipaBhavan living with Achan Pho

Phra Kru Silkhunaporn

Uttamayanmuni Buddhist temple is a Thai temple with roots in Kelantan, Malaysia located in Choa Chu Kang, Singapore. The temple's history began in 1962. Presently, the temple is well known to be the only temple in Singapore that features the Traditional Thai inspired wall murals. The artwork can be found on the walls and doors in the main shrine and many other portions of the temple. It depicts the Mahanipata Jataka which includes the life story of the Buddha and his teachings.

Wat Vajiradhammapadip

.Vajiradhammapadip Temple situated in the West Bronx, New York City, was filed as a Not-for-Profit Organization under the Religious Corporation Law of the State of New York on July 22, 1975 (B.E. 2518). This founding date was both De facto and De jure. It now claims to be the first Thai Buddhist temple in the United States to be a full-fledged temple both legally and ecclesiastically.

Wat Visalia

Being a smaller, but certainly vibrant, Temple (as are many in the Central California area), we have much to offer. Within the Central California valley, we have access to (or sponsor) workshops, fun trips, retreats, foreign tours, and seminars for all ages. Temple InteriorOur Temple has a minister (householder priest) and there are no monks or nuns as this is not a monastery or a nunnery. It is “A Family Place” where all are welcome to participate. It is not uncommon to see four generations of membership in attendance at services. Our dress code is casual, with members attending in shorts during the hot season.

Wat Washington Buddhavanaram

Wat Wichitaram

Wat Yarnnarangsee

Wat Dhammaram

Temple activities and services: What Dhammaram, the first Theravada Buddhist temple in the Midwest, consisted of mainly four sections in maintaining their regular activities, namely, 1) Vipassana Meditation Center to provide meditation practice, instruction on Buddhism including the welcome of quests coming from all directions. 2) Sunday School for teaching Thai language, culture and arts to young students and adults. 3) Thai Classical Dance Institute and 4) Thai Classical Music. Apart from these there are sections of 5) Kitchen and 6) Gardening sections. The temple also provides academic services to students from high schools, colleges. It is occasionally a place hosting the important meetings of the American Buddhist Congress, the Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in the USA, and the Buddhist Council of the Midwest. It also provides interfaith dialogues for all American religious communities, as well as source materials on Theravada Buddhism and Insight Meditation.

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My practice started good in the beggining, bad in the middle,. good in the end. I started meditating with the Goenka tradition for some time. After some time I got stuck and tight in my meditation so I dropped it all togheter until I found Dhammarato in the Guru Viking podcast. I found his teachings and personality very refreshing, inspiring and energized so I started following him until one day I decided to call him. Since then I enjoy the forest tradition and I started visiting wats and considering ordination.

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Zohar has been practicing meditation since 1995 and teaching meditation and Dharma since 2006. This journey has taken her from the meditation cushion into exploring further ways of expressing truth and love and in 2004 she co-founded SanghaSeva. She now spends her time facilitating retreats both retreats that offer service as a spiritual path and silent retreats and Dharma gatherings in India Europe Israel and Palestine. Zohar is co-founder of the scholarship fund Spring Up Foundation.