Tenth Anniversary Books

Namo A Di Da Phat

In celebration of the ten-year anniversary of the construction of Dinh Quang Buddhist Temple (2012-2022), we published two books in gratitude for all who have supported our community: our spiritual and biological ancestors, especially in our temple lineage; the members of the Midwest Sangha and our temple communities; our local temple members, friends, and all who have supported Dinh Quang Temple through generosity of time, effort, resources, and care. We are especially grateful to our teacher, Ven. Ty Kheo Thich Thong Chanh.

The first book, Awakening the Lotus, is a collection of photos of the temple and grounds with accompanying mindfulness verses inspired by our temple community and practices. The second book, Abiding in the Dharma Treasure, is a self-guided tour, offering photos with brief descriptions.

Both books are available for free to read online or download. Physical copies are available at the temple or by ordering through Amazon:

Thank you again to everyone who has helped make Dinh Quang Temple such a special place to practice the Dharma! We look forward to continuing to practice together, remembering our Teacher’s words: “Building a Buddhist temple in the United States is not easy, but the tougher the task, the more meaningful and valuable it is. While there are always certain difficulties and obstacles, as Buddhists, we understand the universal natural law and are not discouraged. When facing challenges, we instead try harder, and always dedicate ourselves for the Buddha Dharma and for the ultimate benefit of all sentient beings.”

Returning to and relying on the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha,
we aspire to practice deeply for the well-being of all.
Namo A Di Da Phat