Online Saturday Dharma Class
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Thank Buddha It’s Friday ONLINE
Title: Buddhism and Psychology: Breaking Free from Negative Thinking Date: Friday, October 30, 2020 Time: 7:30-8:30pm (PDT) Online registration:…
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Yoga for Wellness (Online)
In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope that we will continue our yoga practices online….
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Fo Guang Shan English Dharma Service
Fo Guang Shan has started the online channel for English Dharma service with Dharma talks since the COVID-19 outbreak….
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About US
Buddhism is part of our life…
Hsi Fang Temple (a.k.a. San Diego Buddhist Association) is a Buddhist Temple founded in 1989, with our headquarter, Fo Guang Shan, is based in Koahsiung, Southern Taiwan.
We are from the Chinese Mahayana Tradition, 49th generation of Linji lineage (one of the Chan Meditation Schools).
Our mission is serving and sharing the Buddha’s Teachings through community services, education, philanthropy and group cultivations.
We emphasize in the daily applications of the Dharma, also known as Humanistic Buddhism.
We sponsor events like meditation retreats, Buddhist lectures, educational programs and young adults programs.
We donate Buddhism books to local universities and libraries, visiting children and senior homes.
The temple also provides a bridge of cultural exchange between the East and the West.
We are here to serve and help
Hsi Fang Temple serves the communities in many various ways, from education, arts & cultural activities, community services, philanthophy, retreats, prayer services, to people of all walks of lives, from baby to seniors.
Donation
We are a Buddhist Temple founded in 1989, with our mission in serving and sharing the Buddha's Teachings through community services, education, philanthropy and group cultivations. We sponsor events like meditation retreats, Buddhist lectures, educational programs and young adults programs. We donate Buddhism books to local universities and libraries, visiting children and senior homes. The temple also provides a bridge of cultural exchange between the East and the West.
Contact us if you would like to volunteer!
Our Venerables
Ven. Yung Ling
Venerable Yung Ling joined the Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order at the age of 20 years old. She graduated from Fo…
Ven. Miao Zang
Venerable Miaozang is currently the Superintendent of Hsi Fang Temple and the President of San Diego Buddhist Association. She started her…
Ven. Zhi Ji
Venerable Zhi Ji is one of the members at Hsi Fang Temple. She is currently the Secretary of San Diego Buddhist…
Latest News
Yoga for Wellness (Online)
In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope that we will continue our yoga practices online. We will have the online…
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Fo Guang Shan English Dharma Service
Fo Guang Shan has started the online channel for English Dharma service with Dharma talks since the COVID-19 outbreak. Please see the below schedule:…
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Saturday Online Dharma Discussion
Saturday Online Dharma Discussion In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope that we will continue to learn the Dharma to…
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Yoga for Wellness (Online)
In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope…
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Fo Guang Shan English Dharma Service
Fo Guang Shan has started the online channel for English Dharma…
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Saturday Online Dharma Discussion
Saturday Online Dharma Discussion In view of the current pandemic we…