Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple

Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple We are an American Temple. We are accessible to our community, we offer practical applications of the Buddha’s teaching. meditation begins
7 p.m.

We strive to have a warm and inviting temple where everyone is welcome regardless of spiritual traditions. Buddhism in the Heart of Grand Rapids:

The Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple (GRBT) is an American temple. We emphasize the interdependence and interbeing of all things, the emptiness of all phenomena, the inherent Buddha nature in all beings, and the bodhisattva aspiration. Additionally, we stre

ss inclusiveness and a living experience of the buddhadharma. We strive to bring the buddhadharma to the everyday lives of the Sangha. Our Sangha is primarily made up of folks who have full time jobs and families so we emphasize practical applications of the Buddha’s teaching. We offer a full array of basic and advanced classes, regular meditation periods, and special services. We also are a social group and meet frequently as a community for potlucks and discussions. We strive to have a warm and welcoming temple where everyone is welcome regardless of spiritual tradition or life style choice. Children are always welcome to our services and we provide children’s activities during our Sunday services September through May. Additional Programming:

Buddhist Based 12 Step Recovery Meetings:

Mondays
6:30 p.m. meeting begins
Meets at the Temple

Wednesdays at Alano Club, 1020 College NE
6:30 p.m. meeting begins

Fridays
10 a.m. meditation begins
10:30 a.m. meeting begins
Meets at the Temple

This Sunday, August 23rd, join us as we are honored to welcome Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten for a special virtual Dharma talk...
08/22/2026

This Sunday, August 23rd, join us as we are honored to welcome Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten for a special virtual Dharma talk, The Ten Qualities of a Spiritual Teacher. Bhikshuni Lozang Yönten is Chaplain and Abbess of the Maitripa Rabjungma Community. A nun since 2003, she trained extensively in Australia and India before becoming an accredited FPMT teacher in 2012. She has taught at centers across Australia, New Zealand, Israel, and Europe, and now teaches at Maitripa College, bringing with her experience in hospice care and a deep commitment to social justice and animal welfare.

Sunday Service
9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
9:30 a.m. Morning chant
10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time
Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g
Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654
Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
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ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.
In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on
WOOD TV8.
We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

This Sunday, August 16th, join us as Rev. Mūshō offers “Fault, Guilt, and Shame,” a Dharma talk exploring the ways our p...
08/16/2026

This Sunday, August 16th, join us as Rev. Mūshō offers “Fault, Guilt, and Shame,” a Dharma talk exploring the ways our perceptions can shape how we see ourselves and one another. In Buddhist practice, we are invited to look beneath the fixed stories and identities the mind creates and instead recognize the causes and conditions that give rise to our thoughts, emotions, and actions. Our reactionary mind views ourselves and others as fixed entities, and then assigns labels like fault, guilt, and shame. With Right View, we can skillfully see the causes and conditions that, through practice, can lead to empathy and forgiveness. In this way, the Dharma offers us a path beyond judgment and toward greater compassion, wisdom, and freedom.

Sunday Service
-9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
-9:30 a.m. Morning chant
-10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g

Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on WOOD TV8.

We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

There is a particular kind of quiet that comes from practicing together. Join us for a half-day silent retreat devoted t...
08/12/2026

There is a particular kind of quiet that comes from practicing together. Join us for a half-day silent retreat devoted to practicing loving kindness: cultivating compassion for ourselves, for one another, and ultimately for all beings.

Rooted in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition, we’ll spend the day moving between guided and silent meditation, contemplative reflection, mantra recitation, and periods of noble silence. Together, we’ll explore loving kindness not simply as a feeling, but as something we can cultivate and carry into the way we meet the world.

No previous retreat experience is necessary. Whether you’re new to meditation or have an established practice, you are welcome.

LOVING KINDNESS · A HALF-DAY SILENT RETREAT
Saturday, August 29
9 AM–4 PM
Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple
$40 · Financial assistance available

🥢 Please bring a vegetarian/vegan dish to share for our potluck lunch, along with a list of ingredients.

Registration closes August 28.
Registration is open at zengr.org

May our practice become a cause for the happiness of all beings. 🤍

This Sunday, August 9, we welcome Dr. Yosay Wangdi for a special Dharma talk on Vipassana meditation. Dr. Wangdi will sh...
08/08/2026

This Sunday, August 9, we welcome Dr. Yosay Wangdi for a special Dharma talk on Vipassana meditation. Dr. Wangdi will share teachings on this practice of insight meditation, along with personal reflections from a recent meditation retreat. Stay afterward for a community potluck following the service—bring a dish to share, along with a note listing its ingredients for those with allergies or food sensitivities, and enjoy time connecting with fellow sangha members. A $5 donation to the temple is suggested, though not required. We look forward to seeing you there!

Sunday Service
-9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
-9:30 a.m. Morning chant
-10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g

Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on WOOD TV8.

We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts represents a deepening commitment to the cultivation of Buddhadharma and to this trad...
08/01/2026

Receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts represents a deepening commitment to the cultivation of Buddhadharma and to this tradition and temple. It means nourishing the ongoing intention to bring understanding-awakening to the center of our lives.
Students wishing to follow the Bodhisattva path commit to observing the 10 Great Precepts and cultivating the Six Paramitas. To create good dharma habits they commit to developing a regular daily practice for eight months including prostrations, meditation, recitation, study, and journaling.

Please join us for a special reception to celebrate members receiving the Bodhisattva Precepts. Please bring a dessert or snack that serves six people.
Consider listing the ingredients for those with food preferences, allergies, or sensitivities. Thank you!

Sunday Service
-9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
-9:30 a.m. Morning chant
-10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g

Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on WOOD TV8.

We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

Introduction to Meditation from the Tibetan perspective offers practical techniques for cultivating mindfulness and brea...
07/27/2026

Introduction to Meditation from the Tibetan perspective offers practical techniques for cultivating mindfulness and breath awareness and a comprehensive exploration of foundational meditation practices. Mainly focused on developing single-pointed concentration, it is perfect for beginners and those looking to spend time reviewing shamatha meditation techniques. Discover how these ancient practices can enhance your sitting practice.

Register at www.zengr.org/classes

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https://www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/ or on WOOD TV8.
We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

What role do faith and doubt play along our journey to enlightenment? Join us this Sunday, July 26, as Rev. Upaya Jeff F...
07/24/2026

What role do faith and doubt play along our journey to enlightenment? Join us this Sunday, July 26, as Rev. Upaya Jeff Filo invites us to explore the dynamic relationship between these two essential qualities of the Buddhist path. In Mahayana Buddhism, faith (śraddhā) and doubt (vicikitsā / Great Doubt) aren’t opposing enemies—they are complementary forces that propel the path forward. Together, we’ll reflect on how faith and wholehearted inquiry work together to deepen our understanding, open our hearts, and encourage us to engage the Dharma with curiosity, courage, and wisdom.
Here genuine faith and wholehearted questioning become companions along the path.

Sunday Service
-9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
-9:30 a.m. Morning chant
-10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g

Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on WOOD TV8.

We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

What questions have been quietly waiting for your attention? What has your practice been asking of you? What teachings h...
07/18/2026

What questions have been quietly waiting for your attention? What has your practice been asking of you? What teachings have you been wondering about, or how might the Dharma speak to the joys, challenges, and uncertainties you’re navigating?

This Sunday, join us as Ven. Sonshin Aaron Garcia leads us in a community Q&A. We’ll set aside our standard Dharma talk and create space for an open Dharma conversation where your questions help shape the teaching. Come prepared with the questions that are alive in your body, heart and mind, bringing your curiosity, and openness as we explore the Dharma together, walking the path in the spirit of community, compassion, and wisdom.

Sunday Service
9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
9:30 a.m. Morning chant
10:00 a.m. Service begins
11-11:30 a.m. Social time
Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g
Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on
WOOD TV8.
We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

What does it mean to cultivate equanimity in the midst of an ever-changing world? Join us this Sunday, July 12th, as Rev...
07/10/2026

What does it mean to cultivate equanimity in the midst of an ever-changing world? Join us this Sunday, July 12th, as Rev. Mūshō explores Serenity Through Equanimity—the practice of finding peace from anxiety in troubled times. One expression of equanimity that has remained with me is this: “Equanimity is being calm/confident that you will eventually win, while collecting the data and choosing new successful approaches that are necessary in the present time.” Like the cherry blossom, whose brief yet radiant blooms remind us of the beauty of impermanence, equanimity is the practice of meeting the impermanence of life’s changing seasons with peace and acceptance through the resistance that’s arising. What might we discover when we meet life’s changing seasons with equanimity? 🌸

Sunday Service
9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
9:30 a.m. Morning chant
10:00 a.m. Service begins
11:00–11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg

Or on Zoom

Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654

Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly, especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https://www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/ or on WOOD TV8.

We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.

This Sunday, July 5, join us for “Between Two Monsters,” a Dharma talk by Ven. Sonshin Aaron Garcia. How our consumption...
07/04/2026

This Sunday, July 5, join us for “Between Two Monsters,” a Dharma talk by Ven. Sonshin Aaron Garcia. How our consumption and our relationship with nature can be a chance to turn our vows into action. What might we discover when we bring these questions into conversation with ourselves and one another, bridging them with the Dharma, and then actualizing what we’ve learned through the way we live? Understanding becoming lived practice.

Sunday Service
9:00 a.m. Dharma Hall setup (all are welcome to join)
9:30 a.m. Morning chant
10:00 a.m. Service begins 11-11:30 a.m. Social time

Join us in person or if you can’t make it, Sunday services are live-streamed and can be viewed on our YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ UC4fhh9twPzX4DtNoUzPuCGg?reload=g
Or on Zoom
Zoom information:
Meeting ID: 915 9282 1333
Passcode: 089654
Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1QLpgMDxGyU9tFb_nQcvmzXI0Ef98c3Ub/view?
usp=sharing

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We care about your comfort. Michigan weather can change quickly especially as the seasons change. The temperature in the temple may also fluctuate. So for your comfort, wear layers of clothes that you can add or shed. Please wear socks or borrow from our clean socks basket.
In the event of severe weather:
Please check for closing announcements at: https:// www.woodtv.com/weather/closings-and-delays/or on
WOOD TV8.
We will also try to send out e-alerts and post on social media platforms.
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451 Division Avenue S
Grand Rapids, MI
49503

Opening Hours

Monday 6:30pm - 8pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11am
Friday 10am - 11:30am
Sunday 9am - 11:30am

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