Sundays 9am–3pm Mahayana Pure Land temple est. 1995, affiliated with the Buddhist Sangha of Vietnam and the Asian American Buddhist Association. Two monks in residence. Located in South Philadelphia. Temple’s attendees are of Vietnamese descent, both first- and second-generation. Many children attend youth programs that focus on language and Vietnamese culture. However, there are also a handful of non-Vietnamese attendees who attend for various reasons. The general activities involve chanting and praying for people’s wellbeing and health. Cultivating good karma is also emphasized, especially through a vegetarian diet. Not all the practitioners are pure vegetarian, but will sacrifice eating meat on the first day and fifteen of every month, based on the lunar calendar. We are told that the meals served at the temple are healthy and chemical-free, also linking dietary choices and good health. Blessed water can also have curative effects.Chua Bo De
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1114 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, USA
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