Jan 15, 2020 · As the third jewel of Buddhism, Sanghas offer a deep well of support and wisdom. We encourage everyone to join a sangha near you, or participate in activities with a community of mindfulness practice so you can profit from the collective energy of mindfulness, peace and joy.

Meet other local people interested in Buddhism: share experiences, inspire and encourage each other! Join a Buddhism group. Find Meetup events so you can do more of what matters to you. Or create your own group and meet people near you who share your interests.

The term American Buddhism can be used to describe all Buddhist groups within the United States, including Asian-American Buddhists born into the faith, who comprise the largest percentage of Buddhists in the country.

Under Ikeda’s leadership, the SGI has developed into one of the most significant engaged Buddhist movements in the world, fostering and promoting grassroots activities in such areas as nuclear abolition, human rights and education for sustainable living.

Buddhism is the State religion in four countries — Cambodia, Myanmar, Bhutan and Sri Lanka. [3] The religion also holds a special status in two countries — Thailand and Laos. Buddhism is the majority religion in Cambodia, Japan, Myanmar, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Laos, and Mongolia.

Welcome to the most diverse Buddhist community in the United States. True happiness means forging a strong spirit that is undefeated, no matter how trying our circumstances. From parenting to thriving at work—a Buddhism that applies to all. Equality at the fundamental level—a Buddhism that focuses on life.

Aug 8, 2023 · To help understand this, I find it useful to categorize the various kinds of Buddhism into four main groups. The first group consists of older Asian American Buddhist communities. They started their temples in the mid- to late 1800s and …

Buddhist Global Relief: Bhikkhu Bodhi: Seattle: WA: Buddhist Institute of Universal Compassion: Venerable Geshe Phelgye: Spokane: WA: Buddhist Meditation Society of Northern BC: John DeGrace (Vipassana group) and Eshin Godfrey of Vancouver Zen Centre (Zen group) Prince George: BC: Buddhist Peace Fellowship, Seattle Chapter. Seattle: WA: Chagdud ...

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We are a unique regional association of more than 150 Buddhist groups and 4,000 individual supporters in Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Idaho, and Montana. The mission of the Northwest Dharma Association is to support Buddhist teachings, practice, and community in the Pacific Northwest.