We are glad you are here....Nammo Ad Di Da Phat!
This is the traditional Vietnamese greeting which means I bow to the enlightened one within you. WOW! What an honor.
We offer a variety of activities for the Vietnamese, Sri Lankan (Sinhalese) and the Western community in Ventura and beyond.
A number of services are held in english and led by Reverend T. Sutadhara
Monday evenings 7 PM - 8:30 PM Tax-deductible donation
- Worship (Vandana - Offering of light, incense and drinks & Chanting in Sinhalese)
- Sitting meditation
- Walking meditation
- Dharma talk & open forum for Q & A and continued discussion of the book WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT by V. Rahula
- Sitting meditation
- Tea & snacks
- Dharma talk & open forum for Q & A and continued discussion of the book WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT by V. Rahula
Tax-deductible donation: Min. $5
Find out how you can achieve what you never knew was possible. Under the pursuasive guidance of Sally learn how to stretch your body so you may be able to hand the constant expansion of your querying mind.
1st Saturday mornings Zen retreat with Kevin Bortolin 9:30AM - 12:30 AM
Tax-deductible donation: Min. $5
3rd Sunday of every month - Dharma teachings from the book WHAT THE BUDDHA TAUGHT by V. Rahula
The class is taught and conducted by Rev. T. Sutadhara, Director of Ventura Buddhist Study Center.
4th Sunday of every month - Vietnamese Vegeterian food fair 1 PM - 3 PM
Combo Lunch $7
You may purchase coupons in advance for lunch and/or dinner at the kitchen from the Healing Center. Coupons can by purchased minimum a day in advance for $5. Please call 805.275.2289 a day in advance when you plan to use your coupons.
Saturday, May 3rd 9:30 AM – 4:30 PM MINDFULNESS AS A HEALING TECHNIQUE. by Rev.Dr. T. Somaloka
Venerable Somaloka is a Meditation teacher trained in Sri Lanka & has studied Zen meditation in Japan. In 1972 he established the first Buddhist Meditation Center in Australia (The Australian Buddhist Vihara) at Katoomba, in the Blue Mountains, in NSW, where he was the Abbot until 2000. He holds a Ph.D. in Acupuncture and an M.A. in Clinical Psychology. He is a licensed Acupuncturist who combines physical and mental healing techniques successfully in promoting awareness of psychological and physical wellbeing. He spends his time in Australia continuing his study, teaching & practice of holistic medicine, psychological counseling, and meditation.
Early registration discount: $49. Please call 805.275.2289 to reserve your spot. Registration deadline is April 30th. Price after April 30th is $55. Limited seating of 40 students to offer quality interaction and Q&A time so do not miss out. Minimum requirement to reserve your spot is $25. Tea, snacks and a vegan lunch is provided. Payment is by cash and check only. CC pymts have a 5% fee.
