Atlanta Buddhism

05/30/2026

Did you know that anyone can be a Bodhisattva? While they are often seen as great beings with hearts as vast as the mountains, the spirit of a Bodhisattva lives in every one of us.

By introducing our children to these great teachers in "Snow-Covered Peaks," we show them that true greatness isn't found in what we take for ourselves, but in how much we can give to others. We can all start our journey toward being a Bodhisattva, right here and right now.

Explore the path of compassion: https://buddhismforkids.net/snowpeaks.html

05/29/2026

05/28/2026

No regular Sunday meditation this weekend at Drepung Loseling Monastery, but you can take the Mahayana Precepts at 5am instead!

📢 Center Update: Nyung Ne Retreat & Special Precepts Ceremony

Please note that the Center will be closed this weekend for the Nyung Ne Retreat, and all regular practices are cancelled. In the meantime, you can watch our archived events anytime on Vimeo or YouTube!

🙏 Special Early Morning Practice: Mahayana Precepts
You can still join us bright and early this Sunday morning for a powerful, auspicious practice:

✨Who it’s for: Recommended for Buddhist practitioners, though taking the formal refuge portion of the vows is optional.

🗓 When: Sunday morning at 5:00 AM (In-Person)
⏳ Duration: Approximately 1 hour
✨The Practice: Take the eight Mahayana Precept vows, which include a one-meal fast maintained until the next sunrise.

Engaging in this moral discipline with Bodhicitta motivation is said to multiply your positive merits and purification a thousandfold, making our precious human life truly meaningful.

No registration required.

Read more about the Mahayana Precepts: https://www.drepung.org/Changing/Changingmenu/Mahayana-Precepts-2026.htm

05/28/2026

The next Meditation and Buddhism course at Dharma Jewel Monastery Atlanta starts July 14! All are welcome every Tuesday evening for this 4 month meditation practice and class.

05/27/2026

05/27/2026

If you see a “monk” selling lucky beads or asking for donations, they’re not real Buddhist monks! We’ve spotted these scammers walking around festivals or popular tourist areas across the country - in New York, Las Vegas, Seattle, even on the beach in Waikiki, and yes, in midtown Atlanta. These men (usually they’re men) buy monks robes and walk around “giving” you bracelets and then asking for money, but take off the robes afterwards and are not actually Buddhists or monks.

05/26/2026

05/26/2026

yummmmm nom nom nom

05/25/2026

Meatless Monday for Memorial Day

05/24/2026

Celebrate the Buddha's birth, awakening, and passing away on May 31/June 1, 2026.