ABOUT
The story behind our temple
How a handful of practitioners became a community — and what keeps the doors open today.
OUR BEGINNING
We began with a handful of practitioners
In the temple’s early years, a small circle gathered each week to sit, chant, and study together. Word spread quietly, friend to friend, and the room grew. What never changed was the welcome: anyone could come as they were.
- Open to all, no experience needed
- Rooted in an unbroken lineage
OUR VALUES
Guided by what matters
Compassion
Meeting every person and being with kindness.
Study
Returning to the teachings, again and again.
Community
Practising together, holding one another up.
Service
Offering our hands where they are needed.
Practice
Daily effort, quietly sustained.
Stillness
Making room for silence in a loud world.
01 — OUR TEACHER
RESIDENT TEACHER
Venerable ____
“Sit, and the path sits with you.”
Our resident teacher has guided practice at the temple for many years, offering instruction in meditation, ceremony, and the everyday work of a sincere life.
02 — COMMON QUESTIONS
Do I need to be Buddhist to attend?
Not at all. The temple is open to anyone, from any background or none.
What should I bring on my first visit?
Just yourself. Wear comfortable clothes; everything else is provided.
Can I visit outside of service times?
Yes — see the Visit page for hours, or contact us to arrange a time.