“The practice I learned here took the prism that I’ve typically looked at life through and changed it. It has made me less critical of myself and others, and a little more patient. This in turn has made me more…
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Nov 15 2023
Volunteers Needed: Annual Thanksgiving Food Redistribution Program
PLEASE SHARE THIS SPECIAL EVENT:
Dharma Bum Temple Annual Thanksgiving Food Redistribution Program at 10am! Please join us at 10am (Prep Work) and/or 11:30am (Distribution) on Thanksgiving to help prepare vegetarian sandwiches (Peanut Butter & Jelly), package supplies (socks, hand… Read more
Dharma Bum Temple Annual Thanksgiving Food Redistribution Program at 10am! Please join us at 10am (Prep Work) and/or 11:30am (Distribution) on Thanksgiving to help prepare vegetarian sandwiches (Peanut Butter & Jelly), package supplies (socks, hand… Read more

Oct 22 2023
2023 Year-End Fundraiser
Dear Friends, As we come to the end of 2023, I look back on what has been an amazing and beautiful year at the Dharma Bum Temple. I have seen this little Temple grow at a rate faster than ever… Read more

Oct 3 2023
Abbot Of Tashi Lhunpo Monastery: Zeekgyab Tulku - Tuesday October 3rd at 7pm
Tehor Khanze Zeekgyab Tulku, Tenzin Thupten Rabgyal, was born on October 8, 1983 to Mr. Pasang Tsewang and Mrs. Youdon in Kolapur, South India. In 1986, His Holiness the Dalai Lama recognized Tenzin Thupten Rabgyal as the 5th reincarnation of…

Sep 12 2023
Engaged Buddhist Training Program - Program Full
8 Weeks, 6 Paramitas, 2 Retreats, 1 Temple, 0 Dollars
Saturdays 2pm - 5pm & Community Service
September 30th - November 18th
Description:
Meditation and Buddhist practice are often explored as a way to help you find peace of mind…
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Sep 7 2023
Korean Zen Master: Venerable Pomnyun Sunim - Tuesday September 12th at 7pm
Ven. Pomnyun is the founder and the guiding Dharma teacher of Jungto Society. A volunteer run organization modeled after the sangha, it was created to address problems and crises of today’s world based on a Buddhist world view that all…
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Jun 21 2023
New Community Outreach Program: Buddhist Recovery for Overcoming Addiction
We are pleased to share that the Dharma Bum Temple has started a new community outreach program at Alvarado Parkway Institute (API) Center for Mental Health and Addictive Disorders. We are now leading a weekly Buddhist Recovery meeting currently led…
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May 28 2023
New Wednesday Class Starts July 5th - Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation
We are excited to announce a new weekly class starting Wednesday July 5th at the Dharma Bum Temple!
Buddhist Mindfulness Meditation: The 4 Establishments of Mindfulness and the 4 Brahma Viharas (Heart Practices) as taught by the Buddha
In the…

Apr 14 2023
Volunteer with Dharma Bum Temple at SD Pride Festival
PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD! Dharma Bum Temple has the beautiful opportunity to volunteer with San Diego Pride the day after the Pride Festival in Balboa Park. We will be putting together a volunteer team of 40-50 people to help on…

Apr 10 2023
Zen Teacher Ben Connelly: Vasubandhu’s “Three Natures”: A Practitioner’s Guide for Liberation
SPECIAL GUEST BEN CONNELLY: TUESDAY APRIL 25TH AT 7PM The Dharma Bum Temple's Guest Dharma Teacher Program welcomes Soto Zen Teacher Ben Connelly on Tuesday April 25th at 7pm. All events are free and all are welcome. Please share this… Read more

Apr 1 2023
Spring Fundraiser 2023
Dear Friends,
Every Spring for my birthday it is an honor to humbly raise money for the Dharma Bum Temple. I remember the old downtown Dharma Bum Temple days when the greatest pressure was making sure we raised a few…
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Mar 19 2023
Social Sangha Visit to the Japanese Friendship Garden
An early burst of cherry blossoms, stunning pools of Koi, vintage bonsai and Asian art all greeted the Social Sangha's gathering at The Japanese Friendship Garden in Balboa Park on February 26. It was a perfect Zen place to share…
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