Half-Day Retreat: The Practice of Metta Meditation

Saturday, February 7, 2015
10 AM to 12 PM

The retreat with offer instructions and guidance in practicing metta bhavana (loving-kindness meditation). We will also explore the benefits of this practice and how we can cultivate metta in our daily lives. Prior experience with meditation is not required. Click here to view the handout that will be used during the retreat.

The retreat will be led by IBMC Dharma Teacher Garbis B. Chandana.

A Special Talk with Venerable Sugatananda at IBMC

Sunday, February 15, 2015
11 AM to 12 PM

Ven. Sugatananda underwent three years of intensive Buddhist training under one of the great Buddhist scholars of modern times, the late Most Ven. Dr. Acharya Buddharakkhita. He edited and published books written by the Ven. Acharya and became editor of monthly Buddhist magazine DHAMMA, which he continues to edit today. Later he became Chairman of Mahabodhi Center for Theravada Buddhist Studies, which is the only institution in India to offer B.A. and M.A. degree courses in Theravada Buddhism. He has given several public talks and conducted meditation programs both for people from India and the West.

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One-Year Anniversary Memorial Service for 
Ven. Karuna Dharma

Sunday, February 22, 2015
2:30 PM to 4:30 PM

We will hold a special Sunday service to remember the life of Ven. Karuna Dharma, the former Abbess of IBMC and a prominent American Buddhist nun, who passed away exactly one year ago on February 22, 2014.

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Events

Location

International Buddhist Meditation Center
928 S. New Hampshire Ave.
Los Angeles, California 90006

There is limited free guest parking behind the temple. The best area to find street parking is on Vermont Ave. between Olympic Blvd. and Wilshire Blvd. 

We're also located just blocks from the Wilshire/Vermont Red and Purple Line Station.