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UPDATE:
THERE WILL BE NO ANNUAL MEETING/POTLUCK THIS SUNDAY MARCH 10, 2024.
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Upcoming Events and Services:
2025 Calendar
[vc_column_text css=””]January 5th
- 10:00am – Meditation Class
January 12th
- 9:30am – Newcomers welcome
- 10:00am – Sitting meditation
- 10:30am – Service
January 19th
- 10:00am – Buddhism Class
January 20th
- 6:30pm – Book Club (at Panera in Longmont). Click here for details.
January 26th
- 9:30am – Newcomers welcome
- 10:00am – Sitting meditation
- 10:30am – Service for Ho-on-ko
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Zoom Info / Weekly Email
Interested in Helping?
[vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1568711816800{margin-top: 7% !important;}”][vc_column width=”7/12″]
Why Our Temple?
We believe the insights of the Dharma are accessible to all.
[vc_column_text]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.[/vc_column_text]Learn More
Sunday Services and Classes
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[vc_column_text]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
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Meditation Class
[vc_column_text]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.
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Buddhism Class
[vc_column_text]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
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Buddhist Churches of America
Buddhist Churches of America is an incorporated non-profit religious corporation of American Shin Buddhists.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5″]Visit BCA Today[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Temple History
The Longmont Buddhist Temple had its origin in 1925 as the Longmont Kyudokai. It continues today many years after its humble origins.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5″]Learn More[/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_column_text]
Suggested Reading
On our books page you will find some of our favorite books covering Buddhist topics. If you’re interested in learning more about Shin Buddhism or Buddhism in general, this page is a great place to start.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”5″]Books![vc_empty_space height=”10″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_empty_space][/vc_column][/vc_row]