Wisdom & Compassion: Monthly Buddhist Gathering
Community
Lecture/Discussion/Panel/Talk/Q&A/Seminar
Spirituality
Buddhist Church Of Santa Barbara
**Events may have been canceled or postponed. Please contact the venue to confirm the event.
Date & Time
Sat, Sep 12 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Address (map)
1015 E Montecito St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
Venue (website)
Buddhist Church Of Santa Barbara
Whether you’re a lifelong Buddhist, want to reconnect with your Buddhist roots, or are curious about Buddhism come join the Buddhist Church of Santa Barbara (BCSB)’s monthly gathering.
Join us at our picturesque temple on Santa Barbara’s Eastside on Saturday September 12 at 10 am for a Buddhist service that includes moments to quiet the mind, chanting of traditional texts called sutras, and hearing a dharma message from our priest. Dharma dialogue, low-stakes discussion about various Buddhist topics, takes place at 11:15 over a complimentary lunch. This is a great opportunity for beginners and long-time Buddhists to learn and listen together.
Our monthly gathering is open to all. No RSVP required and ample parking available on-site. This is a free event, but donations are gratefully accepted. We also offer Qigong classes to support the mind and body and Japanese folk dance in preparation for our summertime Obon festival.
BCSB is part of the 800-year-old Jodo Shinshu tradition of Japanese Pure Land Buddhism and has been rooted in Santa Barbara since 1913.
Check out our first time visitor’s guide here.
