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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.)
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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 following service. Our teachers engage students through discussions, activities and crafts. For more information please send an email to vbtdharmaschool@gmail.com.
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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.
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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
- Sun, Feb 16Vista Buddhist Temple
- Multiple DatesDharma Recovery - OnlineMon, Feb 17Email vbtrecovery@gmail.com for info
- Multiple DatesMeditation Service - OnlineWed, Feb 19Contact VBT vbt@vbtemple.org for Zoom info
- Multiple DatesDharma Recovery - OnlineMon, Feb 24Email vbtrecovery@gmail.com for info
CONTACT
VISTA BUDDHIST TEMPLE
150 Cedar Road
Vista, California 92083
United States
760-941-8800