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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18th Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast
ONLY 4 SPOTS LEFT! Do you want to join the Dharma Bum Temple at the 18th Annual Harvey Milk Diversity Breakfast on Friday May 22nd at 7:30am? We will be sponsoring a table and looking for a total of 10…
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Entering the Heart of the Buddha by Thich Nhat Hanh
Taken from The Heart of the Buddha’s Teaching; Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, & Liberation
Buddha was not a god. He was a human being like you and me, and he suffered just as we do. If we go to…
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High Tech High Visits Dharma Bum Temple
Last week, we had the joy of welcoming students from High Tech High to the Dharma Bum Temple as part of their humanities curriculum exploring world religions. Over two consecutive days, approximately fifteen high school students each day visited the…
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Volunteer Spotlight: Meredith Ryan
Getting to know our Sangha
I take refuge in the Buddha. I take refuge in the Dharma. I take refuge in the Sangha.
Have you ever wanted to get to know more about all the volunteers that make Dharma Bum…
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The Miracle of Mindfulness by Thich Nhat Hanh
“In a family, if there is one person who practices mindfulness, the entire family will be more mindful. Because of the presence of one member who lives in mindfulness, the entire family is reminded to live in mindfulness. If in…
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Homeless Hats: Knit & Sit - Community Growing, Hearts Warming
This past Sunday at Dharma Bum Temple, our Homeless Hats: Knit & Sit gathering was especially meaningful. With needles clicking and tea cups warming hands, we welcomed many new faces into the circle and it was beautiful to witness…
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33rd Annual All Faith Service at USD - A Message of Solidarity
On February 16, 2026, the Dharma Bum community was honored to participate in the 33rd Annual All Faith Service at University of San Diego, a longstanding gathering dedicated to unity, reflection, and shared humanity.
Held on the USD campus, the…
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A Valentine's Day Wedding: Congratulations August and Moon
What a joy it was to witness love come full circle at the Dharma Bum Temple this past Saturday afternoon.
Sixteen years ago, August and Moon first met while volunteering together in our Food Redistribution Program. Side by side, they…
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