Longmont Buddhist Temple – Wisdom / Compassion

June 1st

10:00am – Sitting mediation

June 8th

9:00am – Temple clean up day. Please bring gloves, yard tools, and/or cleaning supplies.

June 9th

6:30pm – Book club. We will gather at Panera Bread. Click here for details.

June 15th

9:30am – Newcomers welcome
10:00am – Sitting meditation
10:30am – Regular Sunday Service
11:30am – Tea and conversation

June 22nd

10:00am – Buddhism class

June 29th

Longmont Buddhist Temple is closed. LGBTQ Pride Parade in Denver.

Next Month – July 2025

July 6 – Meditation Class
July 13 – Sunday Service
July 20 – Buddhism Class
July 27 – Sunday Service

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Interested in Helping?

We are always looking for people willing to be toban hosts. This involves bringing flowers for the altar and a small snack for after service. If you are interested in signing up for a Sunday (or two!), please contact Jackie.

Why Our Temple?

We believe the insights of the Dharma are accessible to all.

Our temple practices Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, a distinctly Japanese denomination of Buddhism, which teaches that the insights of the Dharma (teachings of truth) are accessible to everyone.

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Sunday Services and Classes

Regular Services

Our temple conducts Regular Services the second and fourth Sundays of every month. We provide a brief tour with time for questions and answers about how to engage in Shin Buddhism just as you are.

9:30 am – 10:00 am : Newcomer’s Information Session
10:00 am – 10:30 am : Mindfulness Meditation
10:30 am – 11:30 am : Regular or Special Service/Dharma Talk
11:30 am – 12:45 pm : Tea, snacks and conversation in the community room

Meditation Class

On the first Sunday of every month, we meet for a discussion on meditation and twenty minutes practice.

The time will be for attendees to learn more about meditation. Tea will be provided. We welcome donations.

10:00 – 10:15: Discussion
10:15 – 10:35: Meditation
10:35 – 11:00: Tea, snacks, and conversation in the community room.

Buddhism Class

On the third Sunday of every month. This class is designed to provide an understanding to the core concepts of Buddhism. Whether you’re new to Buddhism or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a great class!

10:00 – 10:30: Lecture
10:30 – 11:00: Discussion
11:00 – 12:00: Tea, snacks, and conversation in the community room

Buddhist Churches of America

Buddhist Churches of America is an incorporated non-profit religious corporation of American Shin Buddhists.

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Temple History

The Longmont Buddhist Temple had its origin in 1925 as the Longmont Kyudokai. It continues today many years after its humble origins.