On Friday, April 3rd, our CEO & Co-Founder Jeffrey Zlotnik had the honor of serving as a guest speaker at the Seaside Center for Spiritual Living on behalf of the Dharma Bum Temple.
The evening unfolded as a heartfelt and…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Vicki Kellis
This month we are happy to introduce Vicki Kellis and put the volunteer spotlight on her!
How long have you been with DBT?
I started coming to Buddha for You in 2012 or 2013 for meditation practice up on El…
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A Practice For Awakening The Heart by Thich Nhat Hanh
According to Buddhism , there are four elements of true love.
The first is maitri, which can be translated as loving-kindness or benevolence. Loving-kindness is not only the desire to make someone happy, to bring joy to a beloved person;…
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Special Guest: Ben Connelly - Author and Zen Teacher
The Dharma Bum Temple's Guest Dharma Teacher Program welcomes Soto Zen Teacher Ben Connelly on Tuesday April 21st at 7pm.
Huayan Buddhism arose in the sixth century in China rooted in the Mahayana Flower Garland (Huayan) Sutra. Huayan is relational,…
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A Morning of Recovery and Buddhism with Kevin Griffin
The Dharma Bum Temple is honored to welcome renowned Buddhist recovery teacher and author Kevin Griffin for a special edition of our Sunday Buddhism and 12 Steps meeting on Sunday, April 5th from 10:00am – 11:30am.
Joining us live via…
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Mindfulness in Action: A Visit to the School of Creative and Performing Arts
The Dharma Bum Temple Meditation Outreach Program had the privilege of visiting the School of Creative and Performing Arts on Friday, March 27 to share an introduction to mindfulness and meditation with students.
The session was led by our CEO…
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Meditation and Community at the LGBT Center
On March 12th, the Dharma Bum Temple had the honor of offering a meditation and discussion for the 50+ HIV Support Group at the LGBT Center. This gathering was a meaningful opportunity to share the practice of mindfulness in a…
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Welcoming a New Cohort to the Engaged Buddhist Training Program
This past Saturday, March 21st, marked a meaningful moment for our community as we welcomed 18 new participants into the Engaged Buddhist Training Program.
The beginning of a new cohort is always something special. It represents a shared commitment to…
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Preserving History: Phase Three of Our Historic Window Project
At the Dharma Bum Temple, every step we take toward restoration is guided by a deep respect for the past and a commitment to preserving the integrity of this sacred space. We’re grateful to share the completion of Phase Three…
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Something From Nothing: A Hand Knit Tale
During the Covid pandemic an inspiration was born. A movement was created with just an idea. Through beautifully hand stitched beanies and the interactive platform Zoom, the Homeless Hats Knit & Sit became a virtual community. Covid brought difficult and…
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