Imagenes del Ser: una clase de Zen en Español
Junto con Dhammadipa y nuestros amigos en el Centro Zen de San Francisco, en este curso de cuatro semanas en línea, exploraremos juntos el ser y el no-ser en medio de la vida contemporánea.
Jukai: Lay Precepts Initiation
Join us online or in person as Jesse and Todd take up the 16 bodhisattva precepts in a ceremony from the Soto Zen Buddhist tradition.
Buddha’s Enlightenment Celebration and Sangha Brunch!
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
Please R.S.V.P.
Buddhist Art Workshop: Virtual Tour of the British Museum
A virtual tour of the British Museum to study Buddhist artistic expression.
Buddhist Art Workshop: Virtual Tour of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London
A virtual tour of the Victoria & Albert Museum to study Buddhist artistic expression.
Buddhist Art Workshop: Virtual Tour of Mogao and Maijishan Cave Temples
A virtual tour of the Mogao and Maijishan cave temples to study Buddhist artistic expression.
Guiding Teacher’s Retreat
The vihara will be closed while Dhammadipa is on silent personal retreat.
Sangha Brunch
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
Please R.S.V.P.
Buddhist Global Relief’s Online Gathering
At the annual gathering for Buddhist Global Relief hear Dharma teachings from a variety of traditions and learn about the ways that BGR lifts people out of suffering.
Meditación guiada y una plática/Guided meditation and a Dharma talk in Spanish
Dhammadipa ofrecerá una meditación guiada y una charla de Dharma en línea con la comunidad Theravada de la Ciudad de México.
Introduction to Buddhism: an online course hosted by SFZC
Dhammadipa will offer a 5 week online course that will survey all three branches of Buddhism: early Buddhism, Mahayana, and Vajrayana, with an emphasis on key people and Buddhist art.
Autumn Gathering 2024
The entire community is warmly welcome to attend the Autumn Gathering, in person at the vihara or virtually!
August Sangha Brunch
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
Please R.S.V.P..
Retreat Weekend, hosted by Red Clay Sangha
Join Dhammadipa and the Red Clay Sangha for a meditation retreat.
Welcome Back Dhammadipa and Asalha Puja Celebration!
This will be a time for folks to come together in Sangha, and also say hello to Dhammadipa now that she is back! Light snacks will be served.
Please R.S.V.P.
Sutta Contemplation
Reflect on the early discourses of Buddhism at this drop in group for both new and experienced readers of the Pali Nikayas.
Embodied Truths: Wisdom, Practice, and the Body
Join Dhammadipa in exploring a variety of early Buddhist frameworks for practicing skillfully with breath and body.
Sangha Hike at Prince William Forest
Sangha Hike on Sunday May 19 from noon - 2p at Prince WIlliam Forest. This will not be a taxing hike, and should be accessible to most; the intention here is simply to provide a time and space to be out in nature with some Dhamma friends.
Please RSVP
Sangha Dinner
Whether you are interested in finding a spiritual community, or are already a part of Dassanaya, come share a meal and noble dhamma conversation with your spiritual friends at Dassanaya.
May 10 Dinner is Full
A Conscious Engagement with Life: Mindful of Inner and Outer Worlds
Join Dhammadipa and Brad Hunter for a virtual retreat hosted by the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, exploring how our bodies and minds are designed to engage with the world.
Fundamentals of Meditation: a virtual class
Rakhi is offering a virtual class on the fundamentals of mindfulness meditation. Embark on a 6 week journey to understand, practice and integrate the foundations of buddhist meditation practice. This is a live, virtual course designed for folks who are curious about initiating and sustaining a practice of mindfulness meditation.
The Dhamma of Art: a visit to the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art
A visit with Dhammadipa to the Smithsonian Museum of Asian Art to study Buddhist forms.
Cider & Donuts with Ayya
You are cordially invited to an informal social gathering in person with Dhammadipa at the vihara following an abbreviated Sunday Program.
Buddhist Gobal Relief Benefit Retreat
Dhammadipa will co-lead this online retreat with Ven. Bhikkhu Bodhi as we enter the New Year.
Three Pillars of the Path: A New Year’s Eve virtual retreat
Three Pillars of the Path - a virtual meditation retreat reflecting on ethics, meditation, and wisdom.
Transforming Death Anxiety into Wonder and Joy
Join Brad Amaronanda Hunter for a virtual retreat on contemplation of death and dying
Bhante Sanathavihari
Bhante Sanathavihari is giving the Dharma talk, Tuesday night tune-in Nov 14, 2023
How to Give a Dharma Talk: An SZBA workshop
A workshop for priests in the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Autumn Social & Spiritual Gathering
We cordially invite you to Dassanaya Buddhist Community for a special social and spiritual gathering. This event is in-person at the vihara with the option to attend online via Zoom.
Dharma en español/Dharma in Spanish
Dhammadipa dará una meditación guiada y una charla.
Home Is Here with Rev. Liên Shutt
Join Rev. Liên Shutt, who will share the insights of her practice and book. The evening is a hybrid event for both virtual and in-person participants.
A Dhamma of Awakening: hybrid retreat
This retreat on approaches to Nibbana will be co-led by Ayya Dhammadipa and Deborah Ratner Helzer at Wellspring retreat center in MD.
Conciencia de la conciencia: un retiro híbrido en la vihara/Awareness of Awareness: a hybrid retreat at the vihara
Ayya va a ofrecer un día de retiro en persona o en línea, investigando los cinco agregados de cuerpo y mente, y el papel de la conciencia en la experiencia.
Bodhisattva precepts ceremony
Witness this ceremony for taking the ethical vows of the Zen Buddhist tradition.
Dharma talk hosted by IMC Western Mass
Join Ayya Dhammadipa and IMCWM for a Dhamma talk
Awareness of Awareness: a hybrid retreat at the vihara
Ayya Dhammadipa will offer a hybrid retreat at the DBC vihara, exploring the five aggregates.
Retiro de dos días con la sangha de Montaña Despierta en Xalapa, México/Two-day retreat in person with the community of Montaña Despierta
Ayya Dhammadipa visitará a la sangha de Montaña Despierta y ofrecerá un retiro de meditación.