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WE HAVE REOPENED

The Dharma Bum Temple and Buddha for You Gift Shop reopened July 10, 2021. Thank you for all the love and support while we were closed for 16 months. Updated policies are as follows:

  • RSVP is required for Intro to Buddhism Saturday at 11am & Eightfold Path Recovery Sangha Tuesday at 7pm
  • Masks are required at the Temple and Gift Shop
  • Classes in the main hall are limited to 40 people 
  • Classes in the Buddha for You meditation hall are limited to 17 people
  • Seating is socially distanced 
  • Temple is open for scheduled classes in addition to Saturdays 12pm-3pm & Sundays 12pm-3pm 
  • Temple will open one hour prior to each class 
  • Some classes are in-person, some virtual and some both
  • The Gift Shop is open Saturday 12pm-3pm, Sunday 11:30am-3pm and Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 6pm-7pm

YEAR-END FUNDRAISER

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Dear Friends,

This past year has been unlike anything we could have ever imagined! I first want to send love to all those who have been impacted by the pandemic. Lives have been lost and hearts have been broken. My thoughts and prayers are with you during such a difficult time. After being closed for sixteen months, tears were flowing when we reopened our doors July 10, 2021. During the time we were closed, we built a virtual Dharma Bum Temple which thrived thanks to so many amazing volunteers. This allowed us to reach people all over the world, many joining us for the first time. It also created an opportunity for people who attended the DBT in the past, but had moved away to join us once again. A virtual Temple could not replace the beauty of gathering in-person, but it was the best we could offer the community considering the circumstances. Click here to read more...

WELCOME

The Dharma Bum Temple is a home for the study and practice of Buddhism, yet we do not advocate one particular school of Buddhism. Our community is simply a bridge for people to learn how to make change within their own life and be of benefit to others.

The Dharma Bums focus on The Four Noble Truths, Eightfold Path and Six Paramitas. To speak about Buddhism is not enough, one must practice these basic Buddhist principles. Through diligent practice one will begin to realize the cause of their suffering, thus moving beyond suffering for the benefit of all beings. When one enters the stream of Buddhism it can be confusing, so we help make it easier to understand.

The Dharma Bum Temple offers Introduction to Buddhism and Meditation Services, Dharma Talks, Homeless Outreach, Prison Outreach, Dharma Bum Kids, Dharma Bum Teens, Dharma Bum Life Program, Visiting Monks, Nuns & Buddhist Scholars, Silent Retreats, Morning Meditation Services, Meditation and Intro to Buddhism Classes in Spanish, Buddhist Recovery Program for Overcoming Addictions, Co-Ed Buddhist Fraternity, College Meditation Groups and More - ALL FOR FREE! 

The Dharma Bums are disciples of the Buddha, practitioners of the Dharma and caretakers of the Sangha.

DBT BLOG

Jul 23 2021

Welcome Back to the DBT - RSVP Updates

As we wrap up the first two weeks of reopening the Dharma Bum Temple, I am deeply moved by the beauty of this community. It was so touching to see all the people who returned to the Temple and…

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Jul 2 2021

Good News - We Are Reopening

It brings me great joy to share that we have slowly reopened the Dharma Bum Temple and Buddha for You Gift Shop. The complete schedule of classes will continue to be updated on the website schedule. 

As we reopen…

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Jun 10 2021

Plans to Reopen

This has been an incredibly challenging 15 months for the world as so much loss, pain and suffering continues. I first want to take a moment to recognize and remember those in our community who have lost loved ones due…

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Mar 23 2021

2021 SPRING FUNDRAISER - A BIRTHDAY WISH 

Dear Friends, 

Every Spring for my birthday it is my honor to humbly raise money for the Dharma Bum Temple. Last April however as the pandemic hit us all hard, it did not feel right to ask for support…

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Jun 11 2020

A Beautiful Letter

We received a beautiful email and would like to share it below: 

To all of the people who have worked to build and sustain the Dharma Bum Temple Sangha, 

Hello, my name is _______. I’m not sure if…

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Jun 11 2020

A Moment to Practice: Plans to Reopen

Hello All, 

The Temple received an email two weeks ago from the Mayor's office with regards to their exploration of reopening "Places of Worship". They were reaching out to many religious facilities in San Diego and putting together a…

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Dec 15 2019

Second Annual Volunteer Appreciation Event

Saturday night December 7th we hosted our second annual Volunteer Appreciation Event at the Dharma Bum Temple. It was a time to honor each person in this photo and about 20 others who could not be with us, as together…

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Nov 29 2019

Thanksgiving Day Food Redistribution

It has become a tradition at the Dharma Bum Temple to feed the homeless on Thanksgiving morning. We do this every Thursday at 5PM but on Thanksgiving it is a special event and we are grateful for everyone who shows…

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Jun 18 2019

Ajaan Geoff at the DBT - A Special Offering

The Dharma Bum Temple was pleased to welcome back and host Ṭhānissaro Bhikkhu (also known as Ajaan Geoff) on June 13, 2019. Ajaan Geoff is a world renown Buddhist scholar and teacher (see more complete biography at bottom of post)…

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Mar 31 2019

New Afternoon Meditation & Discussion

Sending a very special thank you to our Afternoon Meditation Planning Team of Natalie Oganesyan, Tayler Jackson Buffington, Wendy Salazar and David Craven for implementing a NEW PROGRAM at the Temple. We are now hosting weekly meditation and Dharma Talks…

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Mar 29 2019

DBT Library - Books Wanted

A message below from new our Library Team from Dharma Bum Life Program: 

Calling all book lovers!!! We have been graciously tasked with filling the empty shelves in the DBT library with more Buddhist goodness. We’re starting with our…

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Mar 27 2019

New Statues at DBT

Monday March 11, 2019 our precious gifts arrived from Taiwan! This has been a year long journey and the statues are finally home. The handmade and hand painted statues took about 8 months to make. We are now blessed with…

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