Los Angeles and Orange County Dharma Centers and Sitting Groups in
the
Tibetan Buddhist & Theravada
Buddhist Traditions
Last updated: 4/18/07
Contact: samieske@hotmail.com for
updates, corrections, additions, and suggestions
Note: At present we are only listing centers and groups with services in English
ALL ONE DHARMA [Non-sectarian, Theravada/Vipassana]
Santa Monica location – Friends Meeting Hall:
1440 Harvard
St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Contact:
Stephanie Nash
E-mail: Stephanie@SantaMonicaMeditation.com
Website: www.allonedharma.org
Meets: Tuesdays
7-8:30pm
Please
visit the above website for information on special events and to register for
e-mail list
ASIAN CLASSICS INSTITUTE OF LOS ANGELES [Gelug]
Venice location (mail only):
P.O. Box
962, Venice, CA 90294 (mail only)
Spiritual
Director: Geshe Michael Roach (out of state)
Contact:
ACI-LA
E-mail: aci.lainfo@gmail.com
Websites: www.aci-la.org www.acidharma.org
Please
visit www.aci-la.org for up-to-date information,
downloadable teachings, and podcasts
Santa Monica location – Hill Street Center:
237 Hill
Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(818)807-2794
Contact:
Stephane Dryfus
E-mail: floatingrock@gmail.com
Meets: Tuesdays
7:30pm (meditation on the Lam Rim, free/donation)
unlisted location:
Contact:
Cliff Spencer
E-mail: cliff.spencer@aci-la.org
Meets: Mondays
7:30-9:30pm (study course on Buddhist Logic, free/donation, 4/23/07-6/25/07)
Pacific Palisades location:
Pacific
Palisades, CA
Contact:
Linsay Crouse
E-mail: linsay.crouse@aci-la.org
Meets: Wednesdays
(study course on Lojong, free/donation, 4/25/07-5/30/07)
AZUSA CANYON DHARMA STUDY [Non-sectarian]
Azusa Canyon location – private residence:
Azusa, CA
(626)303-2198
Contact:
Loni
E-mail: lonimariee@yahoo.com
Meets: Every
other Sunday 10am-12pm (meditation/discussion)
BODHIPATH [Karma Kagyü]
Pasadena location – The Neighborhood Church:
301 N. Orange
Grove Blvd, Rm 4, Pasadena, CA 91103
BodhiPath
Buddhist Center, 5150 Gloria Ave, Encino, CA 91436 (mail only)
(818)497-8027
Spiritual
Director: ShaMar Rinpoche (overseas)
Contact:
Lama Khedrub
E-mail: pasadena@bodhipath-west.org
Website: www.bodhipath-west.org/pasadena.htm
Meets: Tuesdays
7-9pm (cost $10)
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
DHARMA VIJAYA BUDDHIST VIHARA [Sri Lankan Theravada]
Los Angeles location:
1847 Crenshaw
Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(323)737-5084
Abbot: Ven.
Walpola Piyananda Nayaka Thera
E-mails: bhantep@dharmavijaya.org bhantew@dharmavijaya.org
Website: www.dharmavijaya.org
Meets: Tuesdays
7-8pm (meditation), Fridays 7-8pm (meditation), Sundays 9-11am (Sunday dharma
school,
for children)
Visit
above website to register for e-mail list
DIAMOND WAY BUDDHISM [Karma Kagyü]
Los Angeles location – Buddhist Center Los Angeles:
432 S. Curson
Ave #2B, Los Angeles, CA 90036
(323)931-1903
Spiritual
Director: Lama Ole Nydahl (out of state)
Contact:
Karin Grillitz
E-mail: karin@diamondway.org
Website: www.diamondway.org/la
Meets: Thursdays
8pm (guru yoga)
Hollywood location – Gallery Evidence:
7122 Beverly
Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90036
Meets: 1st
Monday 7:30pm (intro), Mondays 8pm (guru yoga)
DON’T WORRY ZENDO [Theravada/Vipassana]
Los Angeles location:
Los Angeles,
CA
(323)655-8659
Contact:
Michael Attie
E-mails: dwzendo@sbcglobal.net ma@dharmabanners.com
Website: www.dontworryzendo.com
Meets: Tuesdays
6:30-7:30pm (class/dharma talk/satsang), 7:30-9pm (meditation, tea and cookies,
free)
Santa Monica location – Uroborus Mode Atelier:
2407 Main
St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323)655-8659
Contact:
Michael Attie
Meets: Wednesdays
7:20-9pm (dharma talk, meditation, tea and cookies, free)
DZOGCHEN CENTER PRACTICE GROUP [Dzogchen/Rimé]
Santa Monica location – Hill Street Center:
237 Hill
St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Spiritual
Director: Lama Surya Das (out of state)
Contact:
Yaffa Lerea
E-mails: losangeles@dzogchen.org
Websites: www.dzogchenla.org
Meets: Every
other Sunday 7-9pm (see calendar at www.ocdharma.org)
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list(s)
San Clemente location – private residence:
San Clemente,
CA
(888)266-2305
Contact:
Christopher and Daniela Coriat
E-mail: oc@dzogchen.org
Websites: www.dzogchenoc.org
Meets: Every
other Sundays 9:30-11:30am (see calendar at www.ocdharma.org)
GEDEN SHOELING TIBETAN CENTER [Gelug]
Westminster location:
14041 Olive
St, Westminster, CA 92683
(714)891-5456
Spiritual
Director: Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Jamyang (local)
Contact:
Tiffany Luuly Quan, Liza (Jamyang Dawa), Khen Rinpoche, Geshe Norbu
Website: groups.yahoo.com/group/gedenshoeling
Meets: Saturdays
10am-12pm, Sundays 10:30am-12pm
Join
free yahoo group to register for e-mail list
INSIGHT LA [Theravada/Vipassana, Insight Meditation/Mindfulness Based Stress
Reduction]
Santa Monica location – Insight LA (mail only):
2633 Lincoln
Blvd #206, Santa Monica, CA 90405 (mail only)
(310)774-3325
Contact:
Trudy Goodman
E-mail: programs@insightla.org
Websites: www.insightla.org www.growingspirit.org www.mindfulnessandpsychotherapy.org
Visit
www.insightla.org to register for e-mail announcements list
Santa Monica location #2:
On the beach,
by the water’s edge, just south of where Ocean Park Blvd ends, on Bernard
Way
(310)774-3325
Contact:
Trudy Goodman
Meets: Most
Fridays 6-7am (call ahead, bring plastic sheet, blanket, and cushion)
Westchester location – LMU Westchester campus, Center for Prayer and
Peace:
1 LMU Dr,
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Room 3000,
University Hall
--Directions: www.insightla.org/schedule_details.asp?event_ID=14
(310)774-3325,
(323)327-6434
Contact:
Kelli Cotner
Meets: Thursdays
7:30-9:15pm (donations welcome)
Santa Monica location #3 – Hill Street Center:
237 Hill
St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Contact:
Gene Lushtak
Meets: Mondays
7:30-9pm
INSIGHT MEDITATION SANGHA [Theravada/Vipassana]
Burbank location – Yoga House:
3808 Riverside
Dr, Burbank, CA 91505
(818)566-4041
Sangha leader:
Roger Nolan
E-mail: yoga2go@hotmail.com
Meets: Sundays
6-7:30pm
JIGME LINGPA CENTER [Nyingma – Longchen Nying Thig]
Encino location:
15501 Huston
St, Encino, CA 91436
(310)943-9230
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Lama Lhanang Rinpoche (local)
Contact:
Kathleen Pratt (310)779-7899
E-mails: lama@wisdompath.org jigmelingpacenter@gmail.com
Website: www.wisdompath.org
Meets: Sundays
10am-12pm (Prayers and Meditation); Monthly on Daka/Dakini Days for tsok (date/time
by
announcement)
Send
e-mail to above addresses to register for monthly calendar or e-mail announcements
of special
events
(specify interest in LA activities)
KARMA THEGSUM CHOLING (KTC) [Karma Kagyü]
Santa Monica location – Clubhouse at Douglas Park:
2439 Wilshire
Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
1245 10th
St. #4, Santa Monica, CA (mail only)
Daniel (310)451-4368,
Meghan (323)217-6076
Contact:
Daniel Kane (director), Meghan Shearer (schedule and events)
E-mails: santamonicakksg@earthlink.net inindia12@hotmail.com
Website: www.kagyu.org/kagyulineage/centers/usa/usa-santm.php www.santamonicaktc.org
Meets: Thursdays
7-9pm (donations welcomed)
L.A. DHARMA [Non-sectarian, Theravada/Vipassana]
West LA location – Insight Center:
1404 Greenfield
Ave #1, Los Angeles, CA 90025
(310)445-2160
Contact:
Michael Shiffman
E-mail: ladharma@ladharma.org michael@ladharma.org
Website: www.ladharma.org
Meets: Mondays – Saturdays
8-9am (Morning Meditation), Wednesdays 7:30-9pm (LA Dharma Wednesday
Group),
Thursdays 7:30-9pm (Thursday Meditation group with Sunim)
Visit
the above website for information on special events and to register for mailing
list
Westwood location:
Westwood,
CA
(310)445-2160
Contact:
Michael Shiffman
E-mail: Michael@ladharma.org
Meets: Mondays
7:30-9pm (Kalyana Mitta Group - study group)
Venice location:
Venice,
CA
(310)392-6235
Contact:
Ben Brown
E-mail: jbenjamin.brown@verizon.net
Meets: Every
other Wednesday 7:30-9pm (Kalyana Mitta Group - study group), Fridays 7:30-9pm
(Introduction
to Meditation)
Studio City location – private residence:
Studio City,
CA
(818)766-3000
Contact:
Anita Chernis
E-mail: acherjoy@aol.com
Meets: Thursdays
7:30-9pm (Kalyana Mitta Group - study group)
LAND OF COMPASSION BUDDHA [Gelug]
West Covina location:
2322 E.
Cortez St, West Covina, CA 91791
Tel: (626)339-3709,
Fax: (626)966-5299
Spiritual
Director: Khen Rinpoche Lobsang Tsephel (local)
Contact:
Lin Chen (Director)
E-mail: teachings@compassionbuddha.org
Website: www.compassionbuddha.org
Meets: Saturdays
3-5:30pm (Lam Rim Meditation with Ven. Yeshi Dorjee 3/17/07 – 4/21/07),
Sundays
1:30pm (Dharma
Practice)
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
LAUGHING BUDDHA SANGHA, THE [Theravada/Vipassana]
Santa Monica location:
2046 14th
Street, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(310)450-2268
Contact:
Akasa Levi
E-mail: AkasaLeviZZ@msn.com
Website: www.zentrance.com
Meets: Mondays
7:30-9:30pm (call ahead first, donations welcome)
LIGMINCHA OF CALIFORNIA [Bön/Dzogchen]
Santa Monica location:
929 Idaho
#7, Santa Monica, CA 90403
(310)369-4747
Spiritual
Director: Tenzin Wangyal Rinpoche (out of state)
Contact:
Bob Anger
E-mail: Robert.Anger@fox.com
Meets: 2nd
Sunday 10:50am-1pm, followed by potluck lunch
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
Sierra Madre location:
812 Skyland
Dr, Sierra Madre, CA 91024
(626)355-9265
Contact:
Tom and Raven
Meets: 4th
Sunday 10:00am-12:30pm, followed by potluck lunch
LONG BEACH MEDITATION [Theravada/Vipassana]
Long Beach location – First Congregational Church of Long Beach “Sacred
Space”:
241 Cedar
Ave, Long Beach, CA 90802
(562)439-0934
Contact:
Dr. Victor Byrd
E-mail: info@longbeachmeditation.com
Website: www.longbeachmeditation.com
Meets: Saturdays
10-11:45am, Sundays 3-5pm (teacher-led)
Long Beach location #2 – rotate houses in Long Beach:
Contact:
Dan
E-mail: thursdaysits@longbeachmeditation.com
Meets: Thursdays
7:30-9pm (peer-led, check above website for calendar)
MAHA VAJRA CENTER [Kagyü]
Los Angeles location:
(323)549-0108
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Wangchen Rinpoche (local)
E-mail: dolma@mahavajra.org
Website: www.mahavajra.org
Meets: Daily
8am (Green Tara), Daily 5pm (Mahakala), Sundays 6pm (Chenrezig in English,
teaching, and
potluck). Special
practices on new, full, and half moon days; Nyungne practice each month; Eight
Nyungne
practice
each spring.
Alhambra location:
(626)457-9297
Meets: Fridays
8pm (Chenrezig in Tibetan, teaching)
MALIBU SITTING GROUP [Non-sectarian]
Malibu location – private residence:
Malibu,
CA
(310)456-3591
Contact:
Carol Moss
E-mail: greenlotus@earthlink.net
Meets: Thursdays
7:30pm
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list on information for dharma
events in greater Los
Angeles
MINDFULNESS PATH [Theravada/Vipassana]
North Hollywood location:
North Hollywood,
CA
(818)487-3773
Contact:
Dr. Howard Blumenfeld
E-mail: breathful@aol.com
Website: www.mindfulnesspath.com
Meets: Every
other Tuesday 7-8:30pm
MOTHER TARA SAKYA CENTER, TARA-LING [Sakya]
Pasadena location:
65 N. Raymond
Ave #B001, Pasadena, CA 91103
Jamyang
(323)254-7805, Sue (310)985-0181
Spiritual
Director: H. H. Jigdal Dagchen Sakya (out of state)
Contact:
Jamyang Gyatso
E-mail: jamyang@herbalroom.com
Website: www.taraling.org
Meets: Sundays
9:30-11am
NEW KADAMPA TRADITION [Kadampa]
Los Angeles location – Khandakapala Buddhist Center:
1492 Blake
Ave, Los Angeles 90031
(323)223-0610
Spiritual
Director: Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (overseas)
Principal
Teacher: Gen Kelsang Lekma (local)
Website: www.meditateinla.org
Meets: Sundays
10-11am (Guided Meditation w/ Kelsang Tsulma, cost $10), Tuesdays 12-1pm (Guided
Meditation
w/ Sharon Jakubecy, cost $10), Wednesdays 7:15-9:15pm (General Program (GP)
w/ Gen Lekma,
cost $12),
Fridays 12-1pm (Guided Meditation w/ Bob Day, cost $10)
Visit
above website to register for e-mail list
West Hollywood location – Bodhi Tree:
8585 Melrose
Ave, West Hollywood, CA 90069
Contact:
Gen Kelsang Lekma
Meets: Sundays
10:30am-12:30pm (GP, cost $12)
Long Beach location – Windhorse Theosophy Center:
3145 E.
Broadway, Long Beach, CA 90803
Contact:
Curt Darling
Meets: Sundays
10:30am (Vajrasattva Puja), 11am-12:45pm (GP, cost $12)
San Pedro location – Inner Harmony Yoga:
579 West
9th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731
Contact:
Curt Darling
Meets: Sundays
4:30pm (Vajrasattva Puja), Sundays 5-6:30pm (GP, cost $12)
La Canada location – Roger Barkley Community Center of LCF:
4469 Chevy
Chase Drive, La Canada, CA 91011
Contact:
Joe LaMattina
Sundays:
10:30am-12pm (GP, cost $12)
Glendale location – Brand Library Art Center:
1601 West
Mountain Street, Glendale, CA 91201
Contact:
Jeff Mince
Meets: Sundays
10:30am-12pm (GP, cost $12)
Santa Monica location – Westside Khandakapala Buddhist Center:
2809 Ocean
Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405
(323)252-8792
Contact:
Angie Kane
E-mail: info@meditateinwestla.org
Website: www.meditateinwestla.org
Meets: Sundays
11:15am-1pm (Guided Meditation, cost $10), Mondays 7-8:15am (Morning Meditations),
Wednesdays
7-8:15am (Morning Meditations), Wednesdays 7:15-9:15pm (GP, cost $12), Fridays
7-8:15am
(Morning
Meditations)
Venice location – Venice High School:
13000 Venice
Blvd, Rm 143, Los Angeles, CA 90066
Contact:
Tom Almodovar
Meets: Mondays
3:15-4pm (Introductory meditations, free)
Pasadena location – Yoga Kingdom Santuary:
553 S. Lake
Ave, Pasadena, CA 91101 (close to Alexandria II bookstore, Whole Foods, & Borders)
Contact:
Caroline Green
Meets: Mondays
7:30-9pm (GP, cost $12)
Sherman Oaks – Valley Institute of Visual Arts (VIVA):
13261 Moorpark,
Sherman Oaks, CA 91423
Contact:
Gary Davis
Meets: Mondays
7:15-9:15pm (GP, cost $12)
Thousand Oaks location – Bodysattva Healing Arts Center:
1404 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 211, Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
Contact:
Rebbeca Gauthier
Meets: Mondays
7:15-8:45pm (GP, cost $12)
Westwood location – Westwood United Methodist Church:
10497 Wilshire
Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90024
Contact:
Riva Menezes
Meets: Mondays
7:15-9:15pm (GP, cost $12)
Manhattan Beach – Body in Balance Health Center & Spa:
808 Manhattan
Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Contact:
Kelsang Tangpa
Meets: Mondays
7:15-9:15pm (GP, cost $12)
Monrovia location – City of Monrovia Department of Community Services:
119 West
Palm Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Contact:
Kelsang Tsulma
Meets: Mondays
7:15-8:45pm (GP, cost $12)
Beverly Hills location – Beverly Hills Public Library:
444 N. Rexford
Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Contact:
Lisa LaMattina
Meets: Tuesdays
7-8:30pm (GP, cost $12)
Hermosa Beach location – Community Center Room 11:
710 Pier
Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Contact:
Kelsang Tangpa
Meets: Wednesdays
7:15-9:15pm (GP, cost $12)
Redondo Beach location – The Yoga Center, Riviera Village:
1848 S.
Elena Ave, Redondo Beach, CA 90277
Contact:
Kelsang Tangpa
Meets: Wednesdays
7:30-9:15pm (GP, cost $12)
Claremont location – Hughes Community Center:
1700 Danbury
Rd, Claremont, CA 91711
Contact:
Rebecca Gauthier
Meets: Wednesdays
7-8:30pm (GP, cost $12)
Valencia location – Lakeshore Apartments Community Center:
24316 Venturi
Dr, Valencia, CA 91355
Contact:
Rosa Linda Cruz
Meets: Wednesdays
7-9pm (GP, cost $12)
Los Angeles #2 location – Yoga Circle Downtown:
400 South
Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90013 (in the lobby)
(213)620-1040
Contact:
Naomi Perino
Meets: Wednesdays
6:05-7:20pm (GP, cost $12)
Costa Mesa location – Visions & Dreams Bookstore:
2482 Newport
Blvd #100, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(800)965-5056
Contact:
Jeff Goin (Vajrarupini Buddhist Center)
E-mail: info@meditationinorangecounty.org
Website: www.meditationinorangecounty.org
Meets: Sundays
6pm (GP, cost $10)
Visit
above website to register for e-mail list
Mission Viejo location – Tapestry, a Unitarian Universalist Congregation:
25801 Obrero
Dr., Ste 9, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Contact:
Kelsang Gyalmo (Vajrarupini Buddhist Center)
Meets: Tuesdays
7pm (GP, cost $10)
ORANGE COUNTY BUDDHIST MEETUP GROUP [Non-sectarian]
Various locations:
Contact:
David Roel
Website: buddhism.meetup.com/64/
Join
free meetup group to register for e-mail list
PEOPLE OF COLOR SANGHA [Non-sectarian]
Los Angeles location – Yauni’s house:
4842 W.
18th St, Los Angeles, CA 90019
(310)470-8443,
(760)782-9223
Contact:
Michele Benzamin-Miki
E-mail: mbm@fivechanges.org
Website: www.manzanitavillage.org/meditation/fr_poc.html
Meets: 1st
Wednesday 7:30-9:30pm (meditation, council, dharma talk)
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
RIGPA [Nyingma]
Hollywood location:
7000 Romaine
St, Hollywood, CA 90038
(310)967-4444
Spiritual
Director/Founder: Sogyal Rinpoche (overseas)
E-mail: losangelesrigpa@yahoo.com
Website: www.rigpa.org
Call
or send e-mail to above address for meeting times
SANTA MONICA MEDITATION [Theravada/Vipassana]
Santa Monica location – private studio:
Santa
Monica, CA 90404 (west of Centinela)
(310)829-9119
Contact:
Stephanie Nash
E-mail: stephanie@SantaMonicaMeditation.com
Website: www.nasharts.com/MEDITATION_CLASSES.html
Meets: Sundays
TBA
Call
above number or send e-mail to above address for location, directions, and
register for e-mail list
SHAMBHALA INTERNATIONAL [Shambhala (Kagyü/Nyingma)]
Los Angeles location – Shambhala Meditation Center of Los Angeles:
963 Colorado
Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90041
(323)255-5472
Founded
by: Vidyadhara Chögyam Trungpa Rinpoche
Spiritual
Director: Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche (overseas)
Contact:
Richard Gartland
E-mail: la@shambhala.org
Website: la.shambhala.org
Meets: Sundays
9am-12pm (public sitting), Wednesdays 7:30-9:30pm (public sitting), Thursdays
7:30-9:30pm
(intro programs),
last Sunday 11am (open house talk and reception)
Visit
above web address to register for e-mail list and send e-mail to above address
to register for postal
mailing
list
Santa Monica location – Santa Monica Zen Center:
1001A Colorado
Ave, Santa Monica, CA
Meets: Sundays
4-6pm
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA YESHE NYINGPO [Nyingma]
Santa Monica location:
1606 Idaho
Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90403
12021 Wilshire
Blvd #708, Los Angeles, CA 90025 (mail only)
Ed (310)453-4957
Spiritual
Director: Gyatrul Rinpoche (out of state)
Contact:
Ed Heckerman
E-mail: yeshenyingpola@cox.net
Meets: Twice
per month (Dakini and Guru Rinpoche Tsoks)
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e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
T’HONDUP LING [Nyingma]
Los Angeles location:
Los Angeles,
CA (Los Feliz area)
P.O. Box
292499, Los Angeles, CA 90029 (mail only)
(323)953-0755
Founded
by: H.E. Chagdud Gonpa Tulku
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Lama Chödak Gyatso Nubpa (local)
Contact:
Linnea Nan, Linda Maxwell
E-mail: thondupling@yahoo.com
Websites: www.thondupling.org www.chagdud.org
Meets: Sundays
10am new members / weekly tsogs / monthly live release / teachings & quarterly
retreats
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e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
THUBTEN DARGYE LING [Gelug]
Long Beach location:
3500 E.
4th St, Long Beach, CA 90814
P.O. Box
90665, Long Beach, CA 90809 (mail only)
Tel: (562)621-9865,
Fax: (562)621-6625
Spiritual
Director: Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen (local)
Contact:
Anne McCormack, Ani Tenzin Kacho
E-mail: office@tdling.com
Website: www.tdling.com
Meets: Sundays
10:30-12:30am (Main Teaching with Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen), Mondays 7:30-9pm
(Chenrezig
Meditation
Class), Wednesdays 7:30-9pm (Lam-Rim with Geshe Tsultim Gyeltsen), Fridays
7:30pm (Dharma
Discussion
Group)
Please
check the calendar on the above website for changes.
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail and postal mailing lists
TIBETAN YUNGDRUNG BÖN INSTITUTE [Yungdrung Bön]
Culver City location – private residence:
Los Angeles,
CA
Spiritual
Director: Lama Khemsar Rinpoche (out of state)
Lorrin
cell (818)445-1243
Contact:
Lorrin McCormick, Alexandra Cabri (for directions)
E-mail: ac.nyimalhamo@gmail.com (Alexandra)
Website: www.yungdrungbon.com
Meets: Wednesdays
7:15pm
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e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
TSECHEN CHOKHOR LING [Sakya]
The Los Angeles Branch of Tsechen Kunchab Ling - Seat of H.H. Sakya Trizin
in the United States
Los Angeles location:
12037 Clark
St, Arcadia, CA 91006
(626)831-4413
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Lama Kalsang Gyaltseg (out of state)
Contact:
Oliver Tan
E-mail: tsechenchokhorling@yahoo.com
Website: www.sakyatemple.org
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list for meeting times
UNFETTERED MIND [Non-sectarian, Kagyü]
Beverly Hills location (mail only):
264 S. La
Cienega Blvd, Ste 1083, Beverly Hills, CA 90211 (mail only)
(310)659-2046
Spiritual
Director: Ken McLeod (local)
E-mail: ken@unfetteredmind.org
Website: www.unfetteredmind.org
Calabasas/Woodland Hills location:
Los Angeles,
CA
(818)223-9918
E-mail: joe@unfetteredmind.org
Meets: Thursdays
9:30-11am (meditation, free, chairs provided or bring a cushion)
Santa Monica location:
Santa Monica,
CA
Contact:
Janaki Symon
E-mail: janaki@unfetteredmind.org
Meets: Thursdays
7:30-9:30pm (meditation, cost $10, arrive early, cushions provided)
Studio City location:
Studio City,
CA
(818)761-4180
Contact:
Jeanne Pisano
E-mail: jeanne@unfetteredmind.org
Meets: 3rd
Sunday 4:30-6:15pm (meditation/study)
Mt. Washington (LA) location:
Mt. Washington,
CA
(323)225-9338
Contact:
John Watson
E-mail: johnwatson@tribalphoto.com
Meets: 2nd
Sunday 4:30pm (meditation)
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH [Non-sectarian]
Anaheim location – RE building:
511 S. Harbor
Blvd, Anaheim, CA 92805
Church (714)758-1050,
Bill (714)771-7836
Contact:
Bill Strahan
Website: www.uuchurchoc.org
Meets: 1st
and 3rd Sundays 12:30-1:30pm (Buddhist meditation)
Long Beach location – UUCLB Lounge:
5450 Atherton
St, Long Beach, CA 90815
Barbara
(562)596-4613, Church (562)597-8445
Contact:
Barbara Reinhart
Website: www.uuclb.org/events.shtml
Meets: Fridays
10am-12pm (Buddhist study/meditation)
Long Beach location #2 – private home:
Barbara
(562)596-4613
Contact:
Barbara Reinhart
Meets: 2nd
and 4th Thursdays 7pm (Buddhist study/meditation)
URBAN DHARMA [Non-sectarian, Theravada]
Los Angeles location – International Buddhist Meditation Center (IBMC):
928 S. New
Hampshire Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90006
IBMC office
(213)384-0850
Spiritual
Director: Rev. Kusala (local)
E-mail: kusala@urbandharma.org
Website: www.urbandharma.org/udharma3/udsitting.html www.kusala.info
Meets: Wednesdays
7-9pm, Fridays 7:30-9pm (Meditation & discussion)
Visit
above website to register for e-newsletter
Westwood location – University Catholic Center, UCLA:
633 Gayley
Ave, Los Angeles 90024
Website: www.studentgroups.ucla.edu/buddhist/meditation.html
Meets: Tuesdays
5-6:30pm (Meditation & Dharma talk)
See
above website for directions and map
Thousand Oaks location – True Yoga/Skyline Plaza:
3625 E.
Thousand Oaks Blvd, Ste 322, Westlake Village, CA 91362
True Yoga
(805)449-4225
Contact:
Ericka Bryant (owner), Rev. Kusala
Website: www.trueyoga.com
Meets: 1st
and 3rd Saturdays 9-10:15am
Visit
above website to send e-mail and register for e-mail list
VAIROTSANA FOUNDATION [Nyingma]
Garden Grove location – private residence:
10311 Kern
Ave, Garden Grove, CA 92843
(714)725-0789
Spiritual
Director: Bhakha Tulku Rinpoche (local)
Contact:
MaiThy Lam
E-mail: maithylam@yahoo.com
Website: www.vairotsana.org/centers/gardengrovecenter.htm
Meets: Sundays
10am (Chenrezig), Saturdays 7pm (Guru Rinpoche)
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list
VAJRA VIDYA LOS ANGELES [Karma Kagyü]
West LA location – private residence:
Los
Angeles, CA
(310)470-1158
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche
Contact:
Sylvia Bercovici
E-mail: sylviamb@adelphia.net
Website: www.rinpoche.com
Meets: Tuesdays
7pm (Chenrezig), 2nd and 4th Sundays 10am-12:30pm (Mahamudra)
Call
or send e-mail to Sylvia for location and to register for e-mail list
VAJRA VIDYA ORANGE COUNTY [Karma Kagyü]
Newport Beach location – private residence:
Newport
Beach, CA
Home (949)642-3213,
Office (949)644-6866
Spiritual
Director: Ven. Thrangu Rinpoche
Contact:
Arlene Dorius
Website: www.rinpoche.com
E-mail: adorius@mindspring.com
Call
or send e-mail to Arlene for location and meeting times
VIPASSANA SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL [Theravada/Vipassana]
Santa Monica location – Santa Monica Zen Center:
1001A Colorado
Blvd, Santa Monica, CA
VSI Toll
free (866)666-0874, Anita Chernis (818)766-3000
Founder
and Spiritual Director: Shinzen Young (out of state)
Contact:
VSI or Anita Chernis
E-mails: vsi@shinzen.org acherjoy@aol.com
Website: shinzen.org home.cogeco.net/~vsi/other%20programs.htm
Meets: Most
4th Saturdays 7:45am-5pm (cost $20, bring sack lunch, confirm date on website
each month)
Studio City location – private residence:
Studio City,
CA
(818)766-3000
Contact:
Anita Chernis
E-mail: acherjoy@aol.com
Meets: Mondays
7-8:30pm (Silent and Metta practice)
YERU BÖN CENTER [Bön]
Los Angeles location:
1866½ N.
Avenue 56, Los Angeles, CA 90042
(323)255-3553
Spiritual
Director: Nyima Dakpa Rinpoche (overseas)
Contact:
Barbara Bradshaw
E-mail: barwabon@sbcglobal.net
Website: www.yeruboncenter.net
Meets: Tuesdays
7pm
Send
e-mail to above address to register for e-mail list