Hsi Fang Temple – Mahayana Tradition Buddhist Temple

Virtual Bathing of the Buddha

Saturday Online Dharma Discussion

Saturday Online Dharma Discussion In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope that we will continue…

Dharma Class for Kids (Postponed until further notice)

Dharma Class for Kids Hsi Fang Temple conducts Sunday Dharma class for kids age from 4 to 11 years…

Yoga for Wellness (Online)

In view of the current pandemic we are in, we hope that we will continue our yoga practices online….

Humanistic Buddhism: Origins and Development

Title: Humanistic Buddhism: Origins and Development Guest Speaker: Dr. Kenneth Holloway Date: Saturday, 6/13 Time: 2:00-3:10pm RSVP to receive…

Auspicious greetings!
In response to the outbreak of Covid-19 and to ensure the protection of everyone's health, we have collaborated live streaming of the below Sundays’ Services on Hsi Lai Temple’s YouTube channel. Should you have any questions or anything we can help, please call or email us.

May everyone be healthy and at peace!

Sincerely,
Fo Guang Shan Hsi Fang Temple

Click on each week's title to listen to the services.

Week	Dharma Service in English
1	In Times of Adversity: How to Face the COVID-19 Outbreak with Mindfulness and Dharma
2	Loving and Kind Inter-Connectedness Instead of Social “Distancing”
3	“Shelter in Place”: From Physical Abode to Dharma Abode
4	My Dharma Reflection on the Coronavirus
5	Taking a Break: Where is My Inner Power and Inner Peace?
6	Impermanence through COVID-19
7	What is True Happiness?
8	Mindfulness or Mindlessness: It’s Our Call
9	The Four Immeasurables: Going Beyond the Spiritual Workout
10	The Rainbow of Life
11	Lessons from the Mouse
12	Heart Sutra: An Introduction

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.

Prayer Service

Community Services

Buddha's Light Bookstore

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.