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[1] [2] Taking refuge is a form of aspiration to lead a life with the Triple Gem at its core. In early Buddhist scriptures, taking refuge is an expression of determination to follow the Buddha's path, but not a relinquishing of responsibility. [3] Refuge is common to all major schools of Buddhism.
This is a list of Buddhist temples, monasteries, stupas, and pagodas in the United States for which there are Wikipedia articles, sorted by location. See also: Buddhist Churches of America California
Thailand: Wat Suan Mokkh International Dharma Hermitage. Continuously ranked as one of the leading meditation retreats in the world, Wat Suan Mokkh is a Theravada Buddhist Temple founded by Ajahn ...
Recovery Dharma is a non-profit organization founded in 2019 with the mission of supporting peer-led groups using Buddhist practices and principles for recovery from addiction. [1] As of 2020, Recovery Dharma had an estimated 16,000 members and was the most extensive Buddhist recovery peer-support program in the USA. [2] [3]
The Faces of Buddhism in America. University of California Press. ISBN 0-520-21301-7. OCLC 37782936. Riess, Jana (2002). Spiritual Traveler: A Guide to Sacred Sites and Peaceful Places. Hidden Spring. p. 243. ISBN 1-58768-008-4. Skinner Keller, Rosemary; Rosemary Radford Ruether; Marie Cantlon (2006).
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In 1990, a closely related but independent educational center, the Barre Center for Buddhist Studies, was founded by Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg on land adjoining IMS. [ 5 ] [ 6 ] From 1996-2006, IMS offered a correspondence course developed by its founders Joseph Goldstein and Sharon Salzberg entitled Insight Meditation which ...
At the 2000 census, there were 4,818 people, 1,964 households, and 1,325 families living in the township.The population density was 662.2 people per square mile (255.7 people/km 2).