Book Study & Meditation
Dates: Sundays, 9/9-12/2/2018 Time: 14:00-16:00 No registration required. No class on 11/25
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One-day Meditation Retreat
Dates: December 15th, 2018 Time: 09:00-17:00 online registration: Winter
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Meditation & Buddhism Class
Introductory Meditation & Buddhism Class Online registration: Click here Schedule: Click here No class on 11/24, 12/22, 12/29 Intermediate…
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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.
Buddhist's Light Bookstore
The Buddhist’s Light Bookstore is located at 4538 Park Blvd., San Diego, California 92116 next to Hsi Fang Temple. Store Hours: Date: Tuesday to Sunday; Time: Tues.- Fri.:10:00am ~ 6:00pm / Sat – Sun: 10:00am ~ 5:00pm
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. Chuehchuan
Our AbbessVen. Chuehchuan graduated from Fo Guang Shan Buddhist College, majoring in Sutra Doctrine. She was ordained in 1990. She started her…
Ven. Master Hsing Yun
Founder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist OrderFounder of Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Order Venerable Master Hsing Yun was born in Chiangsu Province, China in 1927 and entered…
Ven. Man Yuan & Ven. Miao Zang
Other VenerablesVenerable Man Yuan’s Biography Venerable Man Yuan is one of the members at San Diego Buddhist Association (a.k.a. Hsi Fang Temple)….
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Book Study and Meditation
Dates: Sundays, 9/2-12/2/2018 Time: 14:00-16:00 No registration required. No class on 11/25
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One Day Meditation Retreat
Dates: December 15th, 2018 Time: 09:00-17:00 online registration: Winter
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Charla e instrucción sobre el Budismo en español
ATENCION: Nuevo grupo de estudio y meditación Nombre: Conversación guiada sobre el budismo en español Descripción: ¿Te gustaría saber más sobre el budismo y…
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Book Study and Meditation
Dates: Sundays, 9/2-12/2/2018 Time: 14:00-16:00 No registration required. No class on…
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One Day Meditation Retreat
Dates: December 15th, 2018 Time: 09:00-17:00 online registration: Winter
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Charla e instrucción sobre el Budismo en español
ATENCION: Nuevo grupo de estudio y meditación Nombre: Conversación guiada sobre…
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Yoga
Date: Wednesday, 12/5/2018~01/16/2019 Time: 7:00pm-8:00pm Venue: 4538 Park Blvd. San Diego…