HELLO

COME AS YOU ARE

Vista Buddhist Temple is a Shin Buddhist,

non-monastic, family-friendly temple. Whether you are temple members, dharma friends, or seekers passing through on your journey, take a minute to see what we offer, and know that you have already arrived.

WHAT WE OFFER

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SERVICES

The temple has reopened and we hope that you join us in person for services most Sundays at 10am. Services are hybrid and are also available simultaneously over Zoom.

Visit the Events & Calendars page to view the service schedule.

(Masks are available if you feel more comfortable wearing one during service.)

DHARMA SCHOOL

Our Dharma School welcomes K-12 students, both visiting and temple families. Currently the Dharma School meets at the temple twice a month on Sundays at 11 a.m. following service. Our teachers engage students through discussions, activities and crafts. For more information please send an email to vbtdharmaschool@gmail.com.

MEDITATION SERVICES

Meditation Services are held every Wednesday evening at 7:00pm over Zoom. These are open to the public as well as temple members. For more information please contact the temple office at vbt@vbtemple.org or call

(760) 941-8800.

DHARMA STUDY

Classes and talks on Buddhism are hosted throughout the year. Visit the Events & Calendars page to view upcoming classes.

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Upcoming Events

Multiple Dates
Dharma Service - Hybrid
Sun, Apr 21
Vista Buddhist Temple
Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Apr 21, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Vista Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Sunday Dharma service, which includes chanting, a dharma message, and an opportunity for discussion. Join us in person or contact the temple at vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info.
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Multiple Dates
Dharma Recovery - Online
Sun, Apr 21
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Apr 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Apr 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Email vbtdharmarecovery@gmail.com for info
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Dharma Recovery group to share experiences, strength, hope, and to learn to live one day at a time from a Buddhist perspective

Multiple Dates
Meditation Service - Online
Wed, Apr 24
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Apr 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Apr 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM PDT
Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
Join Vista Buddhist Temple's Wednesday Meditation service over Zoom, which includes meditation, a short dharma message, and an opportunity for discussion

Japanese Buddhist Cultural Festival
Sat, Apr 27
Buddhist Temple
Apr 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Apr 27, 2024, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Buddhist Temple, 150 Cedar Rd # B, Vista, CA 92083, USA
Join Vista Buddhist Temple in celebrating the birth of the Buddha
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No Dharma Service
No Dharma Service on April 28th
Join us for service next Sunday, May 5
No Dharma Service on April 28th
Join us for service next Sunday, May 5
No Dharma Service on April 28th
Join us for service next Sunday, May 5
There will be no Dharma Service on Sunday, April 28th following our Japanese Buddhist Cultural Festival. Instead please join us for the festival on April 27th from 12pm - 7pm.
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