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Bhaddeka Vihari Padanama

Address: 1855 Westernport Road   Ripplebrook Vic 3818
Tradition: Theravada, Sri Lankan Galduwa tradition
Affiliation: Kalyani Yogashrama Forest Monastery in Sri Lanka
Phone: 03 5608 0918
E-mail: info@bvp.org.au
Website: https://www.facebook.com/bhaddeka.vihari/
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Teacher: Venerable Wagadapola Wimalagnana  
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Vision Statement

To engage in activities in line with environmental protection and eco friendly living (Agro based activities)

Also facilitate eco friendly living with ease and relaxation (Bed & Breakfast).

To promote mindfulness training for physical and mental well-being.

Proposed Activities

Promote Virtuous Living with the following of an ethical code of non harm leading to stress free mindful living

Promote mindfulness training for physical and mental well being 

Facilitate Residential Retreats for Mental purification and greater understanding of nature of life. In our busy day to day to living we keep switching rapidly from one task to another and experiencing stress without really getting to knowing causes and how best to slow down activities. This serene location offers an opportunity to learn mindfulness as taught in Buddhist scriptures and avoid stress

Retreats are for varying lengths from 1 day, 3 days, 14 days and 21 days with opportunities for participants to benefit from Mindfulness activities and Power of Noble Silence

Opportunities for issue resolution and dealing with addiction through Mindfulness Training with the guidance of qualified councillors

Family Counselling based in Buddhist principles, loving kindness meditation and with the guidance of qualified councillors mediate in relationship issue between husband and wife and Parents and Children. Other emotional issues such as dealing with anger, self-confidence and depression

Youth activities designed for different age groups of 10-15 years, 16-20 years and 20 -25 years promote like minded association with social responsibility and activities designed to promote such values. Activities cover Youth Camps, Team Tasks, Youth Camps, Summer Camps. Mindfulness Meditation, Discussion sessions on current themes and concerns, organic farming, Hikes and mindfulness walking sessions, activities protecting environment

Volunteer Opportunities Organising Community Services in the region with social needs of the community

Community Seniors day promote opportunity to catch up with each other and participate in communal activities under the watchful eyes of dedicated volunteers.

Visiting hospitals and boosting moral of patience and other services such as Chaplin Services.

Bharat Leni Sanwardhan Samittee (BLISS)

Address: A-604, Richmond Town-II, Babhola, Vasai-W   Vasai Maharashtra 401202
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Conservation of Buddhism in India
Phone: +918805460999
E-mail: 2009bliss@gmail.com
Website: http://www.buddhistheritage.net
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Dhamma Sevak: Amar Visharat  Email  (Phone: 9210122842)
Main Contact: Dr Param Anand  Email  (Phone: 8805460999)
Spiritual Director: Dr Param Anand  Email  (Phone: 8805460999)
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We are the only organisation in India who work to conserve Ancient Buddhist caves, monuments, stupas, viharas in all the states of India. We educate Indians as well as Buddhists to offer Buddha Vandana at these places on every Purnima Day. By this we endeavor to en raise love for Buddhism in the Buddhist people. 

Bhikkhu Sanghas United Buddhist Mission

Address: Sarvodaya Buddha Vihar, Opp. Kurla Kurla Railway Terminus, Tilak Nagar Chembur Bombay 400089. India. 
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Phone: (91-22) 522073
Fax: (91-22) 522073
E-mail: rahulbodhi@hotmail.com
Website: http://www.chembur.com/bodhi/
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Chief Monk: Venerable Bhadant Rahula Bodhi Maha Thera, B.com, M.A. (Ph .D.Student.)  
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The Sarvodaya Buddha Vihar Of Bhikkhu Sangha`s United Buddhist Mission (BSUBM) has been functioning in the city of Bombay (Mumbai) for the last 20 years. The BSUBM is a registered public trust and works for the social, educational and cultural upliftment and development of the weaker sections of society.

ACTIVITIES: [1] Running a hostel for 25 poor students, since 1988, in Mumbai [2] Running a residential school for the Deaf and Dumb, (40 students). [3] Vipassana meditation camps conducted for 130 groups over the last few years. [4] Training of 120 Bhikkhus and Shara Shramaneras. [5] Publication of social awakening books -9 books written by Ven. B. R . Bodhi. [6] Running of weekly training classes for women for a better way of life through Dhamma. [7] Daily evening 1 hour prayer and preaching class for devoties for the last 15 years. [8] Sunday Dhamma and Cultural classes for children for the last 10 years. [9] Conducting every full moon day a programme to promote the message of universal brotherhood. [10] Registration of Life members, 6000 Sadhakas members. [11] Conducting Cultural Training courses at Mumbai and in the other states of India through Ven. Bhadant Rahul Bodhi and other Monks for the last 20 years. [12] Arranging meetings of Bhikkhu`s and Buddhist followers coming to Mumbai from different different part of India and also from abroad. [13] Running the Nalanda Library for the last 10 years. [14] 5 Bhikkhus have been sent to Colombo, Sri Lanka for higher spiritual training.

Bhikshuni

Address: 421 Stonehaven Dr., #106   Ames IA 50010-6791
Tradition: Mahayana, Linji Chan, Pure Land, Vinaya
Affiliation: Calm Clarity Temple
E-mail: bhikshuni@live.com
Website: http://www.sanghwalks.org
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Spiritual Director: Ven. Hongyang  Email  
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http://www.sanghawalks.org   Sangha Walks is the main website

http://www.buddhafolk.wordpress.com   Buddhafolk is the original blog.

Bird and Bell Mediation Group

Address: 3005 Thomes Avenue   Cheyenne, WY 82001
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Unitarian Universalist Church of Cheyenne
Phone: 307-421-5098
E-mail: gheater@wyoming.com
Website: http://www.uucheyenne.org/adult.html
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Main Contact: Gene Heater  Email  (Phone: 307-421-5098)
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Provides an equipped meditation room with regularly scheduled periods of silent meditation.

Primarily Buddhist but meditators of all traditions are welcome to join us.

Call or email for schedule.

Birmingham Chan Group

Address: The Meridian Centre, 834 Yardley Wood Roa.   Billesley, Birmingham B13 0JE
Tradition: Linji Chan and Caodong Chan
Affiliation: The Western Chan Fellowship
E-mail: http://www.westernchanfellowship.org/chan-meditation-groups/birmingham-chan-group/
Website: http://www.westernchanfellowship.org/chan-meditation-groups/birmingham-chan-group/
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Spiritual Director: Simon Child  (Phone: +44 (0) 1934 842017)
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The Birmingham Chan Group meets every Monday evening at 7p.m at the Meridian Centre in Yardley Wood.

Birmingham Serene Reflection Meditation Group

Address:   Birmingham
Tradition: Mahayana, Order of Buddhist Contemplatives, Soto Zen
Affiliation: Throssel Hole Buddhist Abbey
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Contact: Duncan Kennedy Tel: (0) 121 351 2518  
Founder: Rev. Master Jiyu-Kennett  
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We are a group that practise Zen Meditation (Zazen). 
We meet on the first and third Fridays of each month at the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara from 7.30pm until 9.30pm.

Black Mountain Zen

Address: 8787 E. Pinnacle Peak Road Suite 206   Scottsdale AZ 85262
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen
Affiliation: White Plum Sangha, Yokoji-Zen Mountain Center
Phone: 480-586 5149 or 480-433-3198
E-mail: blackmountainzen@yahoo.com
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A peer-led sitting group that meets Wednesday evenings from 7:30 to 9:00;
a simple service is held that includes two periods of meditation; meditation instruction given; all are welcome.Yoga+ is on the SW corner of Pima and Pinnacle Peak; parking and access to the second level are behind the building. 

Blackburn Triratna Buddhist Centre

Address: Maitri House 16 Strawberry Bank   Blackburn Lancashire BB2 6AA
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Triratna Community
Phone: 01254 583066
E-mail: info@blackburnbuddhistcentre.org.uk
Website: http://www.blackburnbuddhistcentre.org.uk/
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Main Contact: Vidusi  Email  (Phone: 01254261270)
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The Blackburn Triratna Buddhist Centre is a part of the international Triratna Buddhist Community www.thebuddhistcentre.com we have been in existence since 1985, first of all as the Lancashire Buddhist Centre. For more information see http://www.blackburnbuddhistcentre.org.uk/

BLIA Chennai Chapter

Address: No 89 third street, Malleshwari nagar,Seliyur CHENNAI   Tambaram Tamil Nadu 600 073
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: BLIA World Headquarters
Phone: 044 22291492
E-mail: bliachennai@yahoo.com
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Treasurer: Mr.P Selvaraj  (Phone: 044 23662009)
Secratary General: Mr.Ambed Anandan  (Phone: 09965726145)
Main Contact: E Anban  Email  (Phone: 09445369542)
Teacher: Ven Miao Ru  
Spiritual Director: Ven Master Hsing Yun  Email  
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BLIA Chennai committed to propagate Buddhas Teachings through Education ,culture and serving the people of needy when and where required. We translating and publishing books in Tamil to reach the public. 

At present we were runnig a free, Tailoring center at chennai and a free girls hostel at chennai.Translating Buddhist Books in Tamil and free Ambulance service to the needy.

BLIA Saurashtra Central Gujarat Chapter

Address: 1/Professor Society, JNV High School Road  Surendranagar Gujarat 363002
Tradition: Mahayana, Promotes Humanistic Buddhism in Gujarat State of India
Affiliation: Buddhas Light Internatinal Association World Headquarters
Phone: +919825224240
Fax: +912752234628
E-mail: bliascgujarat@bliascgujarat.org
Website: http://www.bliascgujarat.org
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President: Mr. Naushad Solanki  Email  (Phone: +919825224240)
Secretary: Mr. Tushar Sripal  Email  (Phone: +919879764711)
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BLIA Saurashtra Central Gujarat Chapter is officialy associated with Buddhas Light International Association. Chapter promotes Humanistic Buddhism in Gujarat State of India. We also work for the Most down troudden untouchable "Dalit" community. We welcome all Buddhist wolrd to come forward to extend their kind support.

Blooming Lotus Sangha

Address:   Silver City NM 88061
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: In the tradition of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh
Phone: 575-313-7417
E-mail: blooming-lotus-sangha@googlegroups.com
Website: https://groups.google.com/forum/?fromgroups#!forum/blooming-lotus-sangha
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Main Contact: George  Email  (Phone: 575-313-7417)
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We are a community that supports the practice of Mindful Living as offered by Zen Master Venerable Thich Nhat Hanh.

(July 2014) Saturdays, 12:45 P.M., First Church of Harmony, 609 Arizona (the white church on corner of 7th street), Silver City, NM

Blooming of the Lotus Urban Hermitage

Address: 9/2 Harkin Court  Mitchell Park SA 5043
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Inspired by the Vietnamese Truc Lam/Bamboo Forest meditation lineage.
Phone: 0437169657
E-mail: thon0012@flinders.edu.au
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Main Contact: Resident monk: Venerable Thích Thông Pháp.  
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“Blooming of the Lotus Urban Hermitage” is the home of an English-speaking group meeting on Saturdays at 10 a.m. at 9/2 Harkin Court, Mitchell Park for meditation and Dharma study. Meditation is also available to those interested at 8.30 am on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at Oasis Centre, Flinders University. We are closely associated with “Buddhism at Flinders University”.
(www.flinders.edu.au/oasis/religiousgroups/buddhist/)

Tinh Giác is Vietnamese for “Wake Up” and refers to both our initial awakening to the need for a path to help us live deeply and the continuous process of awakening throughout our lives. This name has been given to the group by the Most Venerable Thich Thanh Tu, a meditation master and founder of the modern Truc Lam (Bamboo Forest Lineage) in Vietnam. The name given to us has not been translated literally into English, but has been expressed in the form of a traditional Buddhist image in order to express more poetically the meaning of Tinh Giác.

  In order to realise the aspiration inherent in our name we focus on studying and practising the ethical principles of Buddhism (The five precepts), meditation in the Bamboo Forest/Truc Lam tradition, the teachings of the Buddha found in the sutras and the gentle building of a fourfold Sangha.

Buddhist books, DVDs, CDs and audiocassettes are available for a three-week loan from the library.

Blue Cliff Monastery

Address: 3 Mindfulness Road  Pine Bush NY 12566
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Thich Nhat Hanh, Engaged Zen Buddhism
Phone: 845-733-4959
Fax: 845-733-4300
E-mail: office@bluecliffmonastery.org
Website: http://www.bluecliffmonastery.org
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Spiritual Director: Thich Nhat Hanh  
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Blue Cliff Monastery set in the lush green Hudson Valley of New York was established in May 2007 and is an extension of Plum Village meditation center in France, founded by the Venerable teacher Thich Nhat Hanh. uring your stay at the Blue Cliff Monastery, we invite you to practice and learn the art of mindful living. Since the teachings emphasize practicing with the Sangha in order to enjoy its collective energy, retreatants are encouraged to participate fully in all scheduled activities. Retreatants are invited to help in communal activities, such as preparing meals, general cleaning, washing dishes etc. as a way of co Twice weekly on Thursdays and Sundays we hold our Days of Mindfulness which include listening to a teaching and the practices of walking meditation, formal lunch, and sharings in small groups. We also have special annual retreats such as a summer family retreat, teens retreat, people of color retreat, creativity and meditation retreat, Christmas and new year holiday retreat and a traditional three month winter retreat.

Blue Lotus Dharma Center

Address: 7921 Forsyth Blvd., Lower Level, Clayton, MO, 63105   MO 63117
Tradition: Non-Sectarian
Affiliation: Center for American Buddhist Practice
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E-mail: bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com.
Website: http://www.bluelotusdharmacenter.org/
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Main Contact: Shaul Hirschmann  Email  (Phone: 314.614.7370)
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The Blue Lotus Dharma Center (BLDC) is operated by the Center for American Buddhist Practice. The BLDC approaches the Teachings of the Buddha in a two-fold way: First is to present the teachings in a very pragmatic way specifically for the American community without abandoning traditional Buddhist ceremonies; Secondly we offer traditional ceremonies that are free from any one specific culture and still strongly promote the true essence, proper conduct and requirements of those ceremonies.

The BLDC supports all reasonable Buddhist traditions and offers an environment where practitioners from any tradition/lineage can come and practice. This is not meant to be a replacement for those that are members of specific lineages or orders, but rather a “home away from home” for those that may not have a center or temple near by. For others, due to the approach to the Buddha Dharma that the BLDC offers, this is home. Either way, everyone is welcome.

One of the ways the BLDC looks to support all Buddhist traditions and the community of practitioners as a whole is by seeking to invite as many qualified teachers from the various schools and traditions to come and give teachings, empowerments or talks. The intent is to not only provide insight and education but to also promote a sense of unity between the various traditions, developing insight, knowledge and deeper awareness within a safe and open-minded community.

Join Us for Year-Round, Traditional Non-Sectarian Buddhist Services and Classes in English. And New!
Private Special Blessings Services
Upon Request

We\'ve moved to 7921 Forsyth Blvd., Lower Level, Clayton, MO, 63105 (between Central and Meramac)! All services and classes have resumed (see Home and Schedule page for specifics).

Blue Lotus Dharma Center

Address: 3463 Itaska St #1f   St. Louis 63111
Tradition: Mahayana
Affiliation: Non Sectarian Mahayana
E-mail: bluelotusdharmacenter@gmail.com
Website: http://www.bluelotusdharmacenter.org
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Spiritual Director: Lama Ch  
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Mahayana service every Sunday from 10:00 - 11:30

Beginner's class every 1st and 3rd Sunday.

Blue Mountain Zendo

Address: Temple - 857 Constitution Drive Allentown, PA 18015   Allentown PA 18015
Tradition: Mahayana, Rinzai/Lam Te Zen
Affiliation: Independant American Rinzai
Phone: 610-760-3033
E-mail: joriki@bluemountainzendo.org
Website: http://www.bluemountainzendo.org
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Contact: Jisha  (Phone: 610-760-3033)
Teacher: Rev. Joriki Dat Baker  
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Those who are new to Zen Practice should arrive fifteen minutes early for basic meditation instructions. Blue Mountain Zendo does offer cushion sets; however, it is a good idea to obtain a personal set if possible. Having your own set will allow you the opportunity to sit both with the sangha (group) as well as alone when at home or work. Also to note, if you cannot sit on the floor due to a medical condition, chairs are an option. If done correctly, sitting in a chair is no different than sitting on the floor. An offering for the temple is traditional for those visiting for the first time. This offering is symbolic of the “open” and “giving” nature of the new student and his/her recognition of the value of the teachings.

During Zazenkai (Extended Zen Service) the han is struck for the first time to start the beginning of the service. The ino then announces the first chant and the service begins. We chant in both Japanese, Pali and English to show respect to Zens roots and lineage. After the last chant, kinhin or walking meditation begins which will continue at various times during the service. The bell is struck and the sangha sits down to begin zazen (seated meditation) practice. During Zazen we become and remain still throughout the round while watching our breath or answering our Koan. Our eyes become half closed and focused downward on the floor in front of us to avoid distractions. The bell is struck (dink) after 25 minutes and to allow new students the option to stand up and face the wall or adjust their posture. The bell is struck once again after 10 minutes, informing those who are standing to please be seated. The final bell struck is at the 60 minute mark to signal the cessation of the sitting round. The sangha then does walking meditation or Kin-hin which will last for fifteen minutes. When kinhin is completed, the sangha once again is seated. To conclude, Rev. Joriki Dat Baker will then give a Dharma Talk and the service is closed with chanting. After the close of the service, tea and sweets are served in the kitchen; during this time, questions or comments may be posed in a relaxed atmosphere.

On the second Sunday of  each month, Dokusan will replace the Dharma Talk. Dokusan is the private meeting between the zendo’s teacher and its students. Dokusan is a formal meeting and idle talk is inappropriate.

Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre

Address: 25 Rutland Road Medlow Bath NSW 2780  NSW
Tradition: Theravada, Vipassana, Ven. Mahasi Sayadaw
Phone: : (02) 4788 1024
Fax: (02) 4788 1024
E-mail: bmimc@pnc.com.au
Website: http://www.meditation.asn.au/
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Retreats: Regular Vipassana Retreats