DHARMA BUM TEMPLE MEDIA COVERAGE
Dharma Bum Temple Feature on BuddhistDoor
Skillfully Bringing Buddhism to the West: San Diego’s Dharma Bum Temple, Parts One & Two
“To explain Buddhism in a ‘Western’ culture, we must first begin to explore the common American misconceptions about Buddhism and that often make the two experiences incompatible. The Dharma Bum Temple in San Diego, California is a prime example of a Western Temple that has worked and continues to adapt to Western needs and mindsets. Not only does the temple want to recognize where Western people struggle with Buddhism, but they ultimately must do this in order to successfully transform Western worldviews for the better."
See Kassidy Evans' recent article in BuddhistDoor Global, in which she shares how the Dharma Bum Temple is bringing the heart of authentic Buddhist practice to American seekers. This is Part One of a two-part article!
Delta Beta Tau Feature on BuddhistDoor
Delta Beta Tau at San Diego State University: The Nation’s First Buddhist Fraternity
“When you hear the word “fraternity,” mindfulness might not be the first thing that comes to mind. When you hear the word “meditation,” the first people who come to mind probably aren’t college students either, that is unless you’re discussing the non-sectarian Buddhist fraternity at San Diego State University, Delta Beta Tau.”
See Kassidy Evans' recent article in BuddhistDoor Global, in which she tells the story of the first and only Buddhist Fraternity in the United States and its unique contribution to American Buddhism. Co-founded by Jeffrey Zlotnik as a program operating out of the Dharma Bum Temple and SDSU, Delta Beta Tau has come a long way since its founding, and it continues to grow and inspire students every day!
San Diego Union Tribune Article on Holiday Traditions
Opinion: The meaning of Christmas aligns well with Buddhist teachings, but do they celebrate it?
“Most temples do not host events to celebrate, as Christmas is not immediately relevant to Buddhist tradition, but their doors are always open to those who do…”
Check out the San Diego Union Tribune article about Christmas and Buddhism written by the Dharma Bum Temple's own Kassidy Evans, which includes mention of our mission to be a safe space for people of all different faiths and backgrounds!
San Diego Union Tribune Article on Transgender Rights
Opinion: Buddhism is rooted in compassion. As the transgender community suffers, we want to help.
“Creating a safe space where one can be vulnerable is at the heart of Buddhist practice. In Buddhism, we call community a Sangha. It is the place where people gather to meditate, be of service and explore a way of life that leads one to find peace within…”
Check out the San Diego Union Tribune article about how co-founder and CEO Jeffrey Zlotnik has worked to create a safe space for all people of all identities at the Dharma Bum Temple, written and published during Pride Month in 2023!