Online Saturday Dharma Class
Title: Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple gives us a deeper understanding of the Core Teachings…
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Thank Buddha It’s Friday (ONLINE via Zoom)
Topic: Smiling at Cancer: Benefiting from the Four Noble Truths Guest Speaker: Ms. Nancy Ko Date: Friday, 8/27/2021 Time: 7:00-8:00pm…
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Vegetarian Cooking
Please click to view the Vegetarian Cooking Video Month Vegetarian Dish YouTube Link March Vietnamese Spring Rolls t.ly/yEpT April…
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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
2021 FGS North America Humanistic Buddhism Courses
Title: 2021 FGS North America Humanistic Buddhism Courses Fall Semester (9/18-12/11/2021) We encourage everyone to continue to learn Dharma with enthusiasm, and feel free to…
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Online Saturday Dharma Class
Title: Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple gives us a deeper understanding of the Core Teachings of the Buddha through interaction…
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2021 Fo Guang Shan North America Virtual One Day Retreat
Please click here for the retreat overview
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross is having the Blood Drive at Hsi Fang Temple as it is really in need of all possible blood donors to…
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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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2021 FGS North America Humanistic Buddhism Courses
Title: 2021 FGS North America Humanistic Buddhism Courses Fall Semester (9/18-12/11/2021) We…
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Online Saturday Dharma Class
Title: Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple The Buddha-Dharma: Pure and Simple gives…
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2021 Fo Guang Shan North America Virtual One Day Retreat
Please click here for the retreat overview
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Sangha Day Offering
Please click here for the Sangha Offering Registration Form
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American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross is having the Blood Drive at Hsi Fang…
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Fo Guang Shan English Dharma Service
Fo Guang Shan has started the online channel for English Dharma…