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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), July 18, 2026

We continued our discussion of Dorje PaMu’s Dharma That Every Buddhist Must Follow on June 13, studying the first seven of the “Ten Superficialies of Practitioners: 1-Reciting passages without believing in them, 2...

July 24, 2026

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Hua Zang Si Dharma Assembly Honoring Dharma Protectors-2026

Skanda Mahasattva at Hua Zang Si. On July 12, 2026, Hua Zang Si, a Buddhist temple located in the Mission District of San Francisco, held a Dharma Assembly to celebrate the birthdays of it’s two greatest Dharma...

July 24, 2026

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Photo of The Avukana Buddha statue, a 12-metre-tall (39 ft) standing Buddha statue from the reign of Dhatusena of Anuradhapura, 5th century.

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Sri Lanka Pilgrimage, November 27-December 2, 2026

The Avukana Buddha Statue in remote north Central Sri Lanka is over 40-foot high. It dates to the 5th century and is still attached to the rock face on which it was carved. Sri Lanka Pilgrimage and the Celebration of...

July 23, 2026

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Food Retreats

One-Pan Polenta with Roasted Vegetables

Oryoki lunch of Polenta, Roasted Vegetables; & Goat Cheese; Crispy Broccoli & Teriyaki Tofu; Carrot & Orange Salad, and Gomasio. This one-pan casserole of creamy porridge-like polenta and roasted vegetables...

July 22, 2026

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2026 Dharma Assembly honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III

Holy Guru Mozhi presenting his offering at the 2026 Dharma Assembly honoring the Holy Birthday of Namo Dorje Chang Buddha III. World Buddhism Association Headquarters Lotus Button Holy Guru Mozhi’s Speech at the 2026...

July 13, 2026

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Photo of Holy Heavenly Lake, Buddhist Town, Hesperia, California.

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Classes Cancelled at Holy Heavenly Lake

Holy Heavenly Lake, Buddhist Town, Hesperia, California. Classes at the temporary site of the Holy Heavenly Lake Xuanfa Dharma Center have been cancelled for this year. I am sorry, but it is no longer possible for me to...

July 11, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), June 13, 2026

We continued our discussion of Dorje PaMu’s Dharma That Every Buddhist Must Follow on June 13, covering the rest of “PART I-Introductory Portion”, which included more on Nectar as well as starting her...

June 25, 2026

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Photo of Zen Meditation Mandala, Heavenly Lake, Buddhist Town, Hesperia, California.

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Invitation to Annual Gathering at Buddhisttown in Hesperia on July 1, 2026

Don’t miss the repeat of last year’s Tathagata Zen Meditation held at Holy Heavenly Lake in Buddhisttown in Hesperia, California. Zen Meditation Mandala-2025. Holy Heavenly Lake, Buddhisttown, Hesperia...

June 25, 2026

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What Else Is New at Learning from Buddha Seminary (LFBS), June 7, 2026

You may have noticed, but we have added a schedule of upcoming events to each of the BLOG articles. You may see the whole monthly schedules by clicking any of the events listed to the right of any article and then...

June 11, 2026

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Welcome to SAUMOL, Morning & Evening Chanting, & Meditation Practice: Updated June 10, 2026

Entry to Holy Vajrasana Temple. To stress how important the Supreme and Unsurpassable Mahamudra of Liberation (SAUMOL) is, we must remember that just before the Buddha left this world His Holiness told us...

June 10, 2026

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