It’s often difficult to put into words what this Dharma Bum Temple means to people and how it impacts thousands of lives every year. This past Sunday night we held our 5th Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event and it left me…
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Community Clean-Up: Service & Friendship - Sunday 11/23 at 9am
NORTH PARK COMMUNITY PARK CLEAN-UP Meet us at the corner of Oregon St. & Polk Ave starting at 9am Join us for our Dharma Bum Temple Community Service Clean-Up, as we are partnering with LocalCleanup (www.localcleanup.org) to create… Read more
We Are Hiring: Part-Time Administrative Assistant
Dharma Bum Temple – San Diego, CA – www.thedharmabums.org
Administrative Assistant (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week)
About Us
The Dharma Bum Temple is a nonprofit Buddhist community located in San Diego dedicated to making Buddhist teachings accessible to all. Through meditation classes…
16th Annual Thanksgiving Day Food Redistribution Program
Dharma Bum Temple 16th Annual Thanksgiving Food Redistribution Program: Thursday November 27th at 10am!
Please join us at 10am (Prep Work) or 11am (Distribution) on Thanksgiving to help prepare vegetarian sandwiches (Peanut Butter & Jelly), package supplies (socks, hand sanitizers…
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Buddha for You T-Shirt Design Contest: Now Accepting Submissions
We’re inviting our Dharma Bum community to help design the next official T-shirt to be sold at Buddha For You! Your creativity can help share the spirit of kindness, mindfulness, and community — and all proceeds from the winning…
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5th Annual DBT Volunteer Appreciation Event - November 16th at 4pm
Please join us Sunday November 16th at 4pm for a simple gathering for all the people who make the Dharma Bum Temple so special. A chance to meet others who care for the DBT, as you are the heart of…
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Year-End Fundraiser for the Dharma Bum Temple
Dear Friends,
As we come to the close of 2025, I find myself reflecting with deep gratitude on another incredible year at the Dharma Bum Temple. Each day here continues to remind me of the power of community, compassion, and…
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Zen Garden Blessing Ceremony with Venerable Bhante Piyananda - Saturday September 20th at 11am
Join us for a special ceremony blessing Saturday September 20th at 11am, welcoming in the new Zen Garden at the Dharma Bum Temple. This is a very auspicious occasion led by Venerable Bhante Piyananda and we are honored to share…
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Volunteer Skills Survey: Ways to Get Involved
Dear Dharma Bum Community,
The Dharma Bum Temple and Buddha for You have evolved so beautifully over the past eighteen years. We are currently sitting in an amazing building filled with classes and people every day. As we continue to…
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Dirt Digging Meditation Saturday June 14th at 12pm-5pm
As we prepare for our new meditation garden in the front of the Dharma Bum Temple, we need to dig up a lot of dirt! We must dig 6" below the sidewalk level and need your help. This is a…
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