6 Buddhist Temples to Explore in United States
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Buddhist Temples to Explore in United States
Blue Cliff MonasteryBlue Cliff Monastery is a serene and contemplative Buddhist monastery located in Pine Bush, Sullivan County, New York, USA. It was founded by the renowned Vietnamese Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh, a prominent spiritual leader, and peace activist. The monastery serves as a spiritual retreat center and a place of practice for followers of Thich Nhat Hanh's Plum Village tradition of Buddhism.
Chuang Yen MonasteryChuang Yen Monastery, also known as the Buddhist Association of the United States, was founded in 1975 by the Venerable Master Sheng Yen, a renowned Buddhist monk and scholar. It is one of the largest Buddhist monasteries in the Western Hemisphere and serves as the headquarters of the Dharma Drum Mountain Buddhist Association.The monastery is set in a serene and picturesque environment, covering hundreds of acres of land in the Hudson Valley.
Dai Bosatsu Zendo, Kongo-jiDai Bosatsu Zendo, Kongo-ji, is a Zen Buddhist monastery and training center founded by Eido Tai Shimano Roshi in the 1970s as a place for practitioners to engage in intensive Zen meditation and study.The monastery follows the Soto Zen tradition of Buddhism and offers a traditional and disciplined environment for those interested in deepening their Zen practice. Dai Bosatsu Zendo is known for its beautiful and serene setting, nestled amidst the natural beauty of the Catskill Mountains.
KTD - Karma Triyana DharmachakraKTD - Karma Triyana Dharmachakra is a prominent Buddhist monastery and retreat center located in Ulster County, New York. It is the North American seat of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa, the head of the Karma Kagyu lineage of Tibetan Buddhism.The center was established in 1976 by the 16th Karmapa, and it serves as an essential spiritual and educational hub for practitioners of Tibetan Buddhism in the United States and beyond.
Wat MongkolratanaramThis is a Thai Buddhist temple that serves as a spiritual center and temple of worship for the local community. The multicolored wooden temple building faces a tranquil pond and is surrounded by lush tropical foliage, making it a beautiful and picturesque sight. Inside the temple, visitors can take part in ceremonies, as well as explore its many artifacts. Additionally, the temple holds festivals with events such as traditional performances, Thai cuisine demonstrations and meditation classes.
Zen Mountain MonasteryZen Mountain Monastery is a Buddhist retreat center located in Ulster County. It was founded in 1980 by John Daido Loori, a Zen master and photographer. The monastery follows the Soto Zen tradition of Buddhism, which emphasizes seated meditation (zazen) as the primary practice.Zen Mountain Monastery provides a serene and contemplative environment for individuals interested in deepening their understanding of Zen Buddhism and exploring the path of meditation and mindfulness.