Temple programs
The Dharma Bum Temple offers a variety of programs such as guest Dharma talks, weekly classes, community service opportunities, Buddhist learning & social groups, and retreats. All are welcome and all of our programs are always free!
CLASSES
Our current weekly classes and sessions are as follows:
- Silent Meditation
- Zen Buddhism & Meditation
- Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation
- Dharma Bum Basics & Meditation
- Zazen & Heart Sutra Meditation and Study
- Intro to Buddhism & Meditation
- Recovery Sangha
GROUPS
Our current temple groups are as follows:
- DBT Social Sangha
- Family Sangha
- Engaged Buddhist Training Program
- Delta Beta Tau Co-Ed Fraternity at SDSU
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Our current community service opportunities are as follows:
- PATH (People Assisting the Homeless) Project
- Weekly Temple Food Redistributions
- Homeless Hats: Knit & Sit
- Temple Cleaning & Gardening
- Prison Outreach Program
We also have relationships with and recommend volunteering with the following organizations:
- San Diego Pride
- Meals on Wheels
- Amikas Foundation
- Bridge Hospice
- Voices for Children
- Trans Family Support Services
RETREATS
Our current temple retreats are as follows:
- Half Day of Silence Retreat
- Residential Retreats