Venerable Thay is happy to invite us again to enjoy traditional Vietnamese holiday food as we celebrate the Buddha’s birthday! Proceeds will also help us with repairs from the April… Read More "Dinh Quang Kitchen: Vesak"
Celebrate Vesak with us!
CELEBRATING THE BIRTH OF THE BUDDHA Buddhist Calendar 2570 – 2026 NAMMO SHAKYAMUNI BUDDHA We joyfully celebrate the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha, who opened to us the path of wisdom… Read More "Celebrate Vesak with us!"
Now Is the Time to Practice, Text-Only Edition
Namo A Di Da Phat We are happy to share that we have now made Now is the Time to Practice available in a text-only edition. This simplified edition has… Read More "Now Is the Time to Practice, Text-Only Edition"
May 16-17, 2026: Regional Vesak Celebration
THE BUDDHIST COMMUNITY OF MIDWEST AND SURROUNDING AREAS – THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA THE ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE OF THE 4th VESAK DAY CELEBRATION Namo Säkyamuni Buddha. With profound reverence, we… Read More "May 16-17, 2026: Regional Vesak Celebration"
Day of Mindfulness: Right Action
At the invitation of our Teacher, we have set aside our classes at our Day of Mindfulness to developing a three year course leading to a Certificate of Buddhist Practice.… Read More "Day of Mindfulness: Right Action"
Dinh Quang Kitchen: Lunar New Year
Namo A Di Da Phat Venerable Thay is happy to invite you to join us once again for Dinh Quang Kitchen’s holiday meal. Enjoy traditional Vietnamese holiday food as we… Read More "Dinh Quang Kitchen: Lunar New Year"
Welcome the Year of the Horse
We’re excited to invite you to join us as we celebrate the lunar new year and welcome the Year of the Horse! As we prepare, we invite donations of flowers,… Read More "Welcome the Year of the Horse"
In Memory of Guy
With our deepest sympathy to the family, please join us on Sunday, January 18, at 9 a.m., to honor and remember Guy Devault, Dharma name Chan Thanh Son.Please note: this… Read More "In Memory of Guy"
Excerpt: The Boundless Ocean of Merit
The following is an excerpt from Now is the Time to Practice, chapter 5: “All Obstacles Disappear.” Perceiving the boundless ocean of merit,Samantabhadra holds nothing for himself.Jeweled lotus flowers fall… Read More "Excerpt: The Boundless Ocean of Merit"
November Day of Mindfulness
Photo: members of the Dharma Teacher order, including Su Co Phap Lan and Reverend Elena-Hoang Lien, at a recent retreat with the Most Venerable Thich Tri Hoang. Namo A Di… Read More "November Day of Mindfulness"