Thus Have I Seen (and Heard)

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...

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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...

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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 individual...

June 25, 2026

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Photo of Meditation Altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California.

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Tathagata True Dharma (Ru Lai Zheng Fa) Meditation Retreat, Sanger, CA-June 19-25, 2026

Meditation Altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California. From June 19-June 25, 2026, we held a Tathagata True Dharma Meditation Retreat at the site of the Holy Vajrasana Temple and Retreat Center, Sanger...

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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Another Meditation Retreat Planned for Holy Vajrasana Temple, October 2016

Meditation Altar in front of Main Buddha Altar at the Holy Vajrasana Temple, Sanger, California. We scheduled three seven-day group retreats at the temple. The first one was held on April 18-24, 2026 the second on...

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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