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- Amoghasiddhi Buddhist Centre - Presents news, class schedules, study programs, and special courses and events of the Amoghasuddhi Buddhist Centre. Also offers classes on Buddhist art.
- Meditation and Buddhism - Get a deeper understanding of the principles of Buddhism with the structured programme of Dharma studies being offered.
- Tilopa - Official site of the Tilopa Buddhist Centre. Posts the schedules of meditation classes and retreats in Vancouver and British Columbia.
- Meditation and Buddhismus - Information on Buddhist meditation, programs, and traditions in Hamburg, Braunschweig, Bremen, and Hannover.
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- Manjushri - Showcases the first Kadampa Buddhist temple of the West, a conducive place Buddhist classes, courses, and meditations.
- Meditate in Arizona - Know the activities, class schedules, tradition, and other offers of the Clear Light Buddhist Centre.
- Kadampas - Kadampa Buddhism in the Bay Area. Offers three Buddhism study programs in San Francisco, San Jose, Berkeley, Marin, and Petaluma.
- Buddhism Meditation in Los Angeles - Information, supplies, activity schedules, and resources of the Khandakapala Buddhist Center.
- Vajrarupini Buddhist Center - Provides access to meditation and Buddhism classes in San Diego.
- Heruka - Conducts weekly meditation, study programs, chanted meditations, special courses, and free public talks in Colorado.
- Odiyana Buddhist Center - Drop-in classes, special events, and public talks are among the center’s activities. Includes a weekly in-depth study program as well.
- Menlha Buddhist Center - Comprehensive calendar of classes and events makes a good guide for those interested to learn and practice Buddhism in Philadelphia.
- Meditation in Florida - Official site of the Kadampa Buddhist Center and its branches in Florida. With maps and photos.
- Meditate in Chicago - Information and activity schedules of the Vajrayana Buddhist Center in Chicago.
- Dromtonpa Buddhist Center - Provides general, foundation, and teacher-training programs that are all based on authentic Buddhist teachings. Free classes are also offered.
- Kalinga Buddhist Center - Presents the center’s calendar of events, class schedules, and information on foundation programs offered. Subscribe to the mailing service to get regular activity and news updates.
- Meditation in New York - Official site of the Chakrasambara Buddhist Center in New York.
- Menlha Buddhist Center - Holds meditation and Buddhism classes in the various parts of the Greater Princeton Area.
- Meditation in New Mexico - Site of the Shakyamuni Buddhist Center. Provides information and access to various local Kadampa Buddhism and meditation classes.
- Kadampa Center - Home of the principal center for Kadampa Buddhism in America. Also highlights the National Temple for World Peace.
- Meditation in Long Island - Offers programs that are fashioned to suit the needs of beginners, kids, regular patrons, and the experienced. Workshops and guided meditations are also provided.
- Meditation in Westchester - Contains information on the Vajralight Buddhist Center base in Westchester.
- Kosala Buddhist Center - North Carolia extension of the Kadampa tradition of Buddhism and meditation.
- Meditation in Oregon - Site of the Mahasiddha Center providing information on Buddhism and meditation classes, events, and courses.
- Kalpa Bhadra Buddhist Center - Fosters the study and practice of Kadampa Buddhism in Pennsylvania.
- Chittamani Buddhist Center - Learn and practice Buddhism and meditation in Austin. View the center’s activity calendar, and teacher and program information.
- Meditate in Northwest Washington - Bellingham and Mt. Vernon affiliation of the New Kadampa Buddhist Tradition offers meditation classes for beginners and the experienced alike.
- Meditate in Olympia - View the Mahayana Buddhist Center’s course details, program information, and activity calendar.
- Meditate in Seattle - Home of the Vajralama Buddhist Center at the Kadampa Buddhist Temple. Provides resources including anger management techniques and means to finding peace of mind.
- Vajrayogini Buddhist Center - Practical meditations and Buddhist methods are being taught in an effort to bring a contemporary Western context of spiritual development and peace of mind.
- Akanishta Buddhist Center - Serves Madison with general meditation and foundation study programs. Sells Buddhist books as well.
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- Myohoji Bulletin - Provides a guide to visiting the Myohoji Temple. Posts official announcements.
- Nichiren Shoshu Myoshinji - Contains the chief priest’s lectures, temple schedules, and a photo gallery.
- Myosenji Temple - Presents the Temple's contact information and facility schedule. Includes the Shakubuku Committee Report.
- Myosetsuji Temple - Site of the Nichiren Shoshu Temple of the Northeastern United States and Canada. Presents a collation of overseas study bureau lectures.
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Shingon
- Daigo-ji Temple - Official site of the Daigo-ji Temple, detailing the activities therein. With maps and pictures.
- Japanese Esoteric Buddhist Studies - Explore Buddhism with the Shingon School, the noble truths, the dharma path, and the Mandara.
- Koyasan - Contains the teachings, history, deities, and rituals of Shingon Buddhist International. Also offers discipleship and training for Shinghon priesthood.
- Shingon-shu Buzan-ha - Presents various articles that expound the principles of the buzan division of the Shingon Sect.
- Thai Ways - Find Thai Buddhist temples in Europe and the United States.
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Tendai
- Chohoji - Journey into the development of the Japanese Tendai tradition in a gallery showcasing the Chohoji Temple.
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Africa
- Emoyeni Retreat Centre - Locals of the Gauteng area and visiting tourists can find a conducive venue to contemplate and meditate in this center situated along the Magaliesberg Mountains. Check out the photo gallery.
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- Centro Mexicano del Buddhismo Theravada - Caters to the spiritual needs of native Spanish speakers who seek the wisdom of Buddhism, the Theravada discipline in particular.
- Dhamma Vihara - Guide to the Theravada Buddhist monastery of Mexico. Know the Center’s people, events, activities, and mission vision.
- Bodhinyanarama - Contains news, Buddhist articles, Dhamma talks and teachings, and information on other New Zealand based Buddhist groups.
- Southern Insight Meditation - Shares the teachings and practice of Insight or the Vipassana through retreats, courses, and talks.
- Moata - Presents the Center’s programs, news, financial reports, and projects. Also offers a pictorial guide to the Center.
- Sangha - Home of the Swedish Vipassanaguppen. Promotes the practice of insight meditation and elaborates on the concept of Dana.
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- Parbatya Bouddha Mission - Organizes projects and activities that aim to help the indigenous minority of Bangladesh, in socio-economic, educational, and cultural terms.
- Wat Thai Kusinara Chalermraj - Gallery of pictures provide a stimulating tour into the news, activities, events, programs, projects, and facilities of the Wat Thai.
- Faith Web - Information about the Buddha Dhamma Centre, a Theravada Buddhist center in Kuching, Sarawak, Malaysia.
- Buddhist Missionary Society Malaysia - Maintains the information base of the Dhammavijaya Meditation Centre. Also has Buddhist articles and relevant news.
- Sasanarakkha Buddhist Sanctuary - Hosts the training of Theravada Buddhist monks in the teachings and observance of the Dhammavinaya.
- Than Hsiang - Fosters the Buddhism-based conviction of education for the young, care for the sick and aged, guidance for the departed, and service from the strong and healthy.
- Mongkol Dharm Centre - Carries on the Theravada tradition according to Luang Por Mongkol Thepmuni’s teachings. Includes Mongkol’s biography, the Dhammakaya Meditation Manual, and a picture gallery.
- Sasanaramsi Buremese Buddhist Temple - Page of the only Buddhist temple outside of Burma. Presents information on dharma classes, religious festivals, tours, programs, activities, and the resident monks.
- Singapore Vipassana Meditation Centre - Know how Buddhists and non-Buddhists can get to experience a hospitable environment to learning vipassana meditation and the tradition of Theravada Buddhism.
- Young Men’s Buddhist Association - Sri-Lankan organization promoting the arts, education, literature, sports, and other life skills among the youth. Also undertakes medical services.
- Vipassana Fellowship - Offers Theravada-based meditation courses, presents authentic texts from the Pali Canon, proffers useful resources, and facilitates authoritative teachings through a collection of reliable copies of Buddhist writings.
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- Vipassana Meditation Centre - Home of the Dhamma Bhumi meditation center. Residential vipassana courses are offered.
- Blue Mountains Insight Meditation Centre - Details about the Mahasi tradition. Offers a virtual tour into the center.
- Wat Thai Buddharam - Brisbane-based Buddhist center following the Theravada practice. Presents dhamma messages.
- The Buddhist Society of Western Australia - Discover Theravada in Western Australia in a compilation of teachings in audio and video formats, feature articles, news, and forums.
- Vipassana Meditation Centre Tasmania - Details Dhamma Pabha's activities, programs, and services. Offers various activities for children and teenagers.
- Buddhist Vihara Victoria - Incorporates the core values of Buddhism with charity work in an effort to bring about peace and harmony, encourage the practice and realization of the dhamma, and maintain direct or auxiliary activities for education.
- Perth International Meditation Centre - Information about one of West Australia’s Buddhist centers. Includes a slide show tour into the Center’s site and facilities.
- Sunnataram Forest Monastery - Buddhist teachings, news, the Center’s programs and activities, and other relevant information are presented with the photos of the Sunnuturam Monastery.
- New South Whales International Buddhist Centre - Information presented includes guidelines, instructions, directions, and a map.
- Wat Buddha Dhamma - Features the Forest Heritage Retreat Centre. View the list of courses and events, maps, and photos of the Center’s amenities.
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- Ajaan Tong Sirimangalo - Features the Wat Buddha Piyawararam Meditation Centre, which facilitates Vipassana Insight Meditation based on the teachings of Taan Chao Khun Phrarajaprommajaan.
- Buddhistisches Haus - Mp3 lectures, a discourse circle, and a photo album provide a preview of what to expect at the Buddhistisches Haus Berlin-Frohnau.
- Vipassana Meditation Center - Offers retreats, meditation courses, and techniques as taught by Ardelean Farcas. Also includes an opinion on the practice of sitting meditation.
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- Renso Den - Features the life story of Nichiren Daoshonin. The presentation focuses on the crucial stages in the founding of the Nichiren Buddhist discipline.
- Buddhist Myths, Parables, and Essays - Offers a figurative approach to understanding Buddhism. Includes excerpts from sutras and commentaries.
- Ethics and the Lotus Sutra - Dissertates on the connection between ethics and the insights of the Lotus Sutra. Slots in perspectives on the involvement of women in Buddhism.
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- Kadampa - Official site of the International Kadampa Buddhist Union. Also viewable on French, Dutch, Portuguese, and Spanish versions.
- About Dharma - Elaborates on the Buddhist term Dharma. Includes relevant articles, books, and a list of dharma centers.
- Vajralama Buddhist Center at the Kadampa Buddhist Temple - Offers three special spiritual programs designed for the systematic study of Kadampa Buddhism.
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Nichiren
- Nichiren Coffeehouse - Contains excerpts from the major writings of Nichiren.
- Nichiren Lotus Sutra Buddhism - Discusses Buddhism from an African-American viewpoint.
- Everlife Foundation - Proffers observations and opinion on the art, symbols, cosmology, and doctrines commonly associated with Nichiren Buddhism.
- Honkunji - Contains narratives that create exemplifications to better understand the principles and teachings of Nichiren.
- The Independent Site - Non-sectarian approach to learning the teachings of Nichiren. Presents only undisputed writings on the Gosho.
- Lotus Way - Explore the texts and teachings of the Lotus Sutra as presented in English and Romanji. Learn the practice of Daimoko and Gongyo as well.
- Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo - Revitalize with the chanting of this simple Buddhist phrase. Go over the audio guide and downloads section for details.
- Nichiren Buddhist Association of America - Most of the contents aver attacks on the major religions, including the other disciplines of Buddhism. Commends Nichiren Buddhism.
- Illuminated Gosho Passages - Compiles the major writings of Nichiren Daoshonin.
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- Honmon Butsuryu Shu - Official site of the Honmon Butsuryu Shu. Includes a brief background and information about the organization’s founder.
- Honmon Butsuryu Shu - Presents the teachings, guidelines, and sermons of the organization.
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- Nichiren Shoshu - Official website of the overseas bureau of Nichiren Shoshu featuring the Hoando and the life of Nichiren Daishonin.
- Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism - Find information about Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism in North America. Includes a featured monthly publication, listing of temples, articles, lectures, and links.
- Nichiren Shoshu Buddhism - Discusses Buddhist terms and principles vis-à-vis personal testimonials of faith.
- The Nichiren Shoshu - Elaborates the basics of the Nichiren belief and history.
- Udumbara Foundation - Presents a discourse of true Buddhism. Includes the Buddhist fundamentals, sermons, parables, thoughts, and a glossary.
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- Nichiren Shu - Presents a biography of Nichiren Shonin, enumerates the major Buddhist temples in Japan, and showcases a number of Buddhist books for sale.
- Nichiren Shu.org - Introduces the community of Myohorengekyo followers. Contains an overview of the Nichiren truths as revealed in the Lotus Sutra.
- Nichiren Shu Indonesia Buddhist Association - Presents the Indonesian belief and practice of Nichiren Buddhism. Includes a gallery of pictures.
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- Rissho Kosei-kai - Promotes everyday life Buddhism through the teachings of Buddha Shakyamuni, as interpreted from the scriptures of the Lotus Sutra.
- Rissho Kosei-kai World - Summarizes the faith, teachings, practice, activities, and organization of the international network of Rissho Kosei-kai.
- Kosei Shuppan - Publishes books and magazines on Buddhist doctrines and practice. Central theme of which is world peace.
- International Buddhist Congregation - Spreading the education and practice of Buddhism in the English language as based on the Lotus Sutra.
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Soka-Gakkai
- Gakkai Online - Inspiring experiences, discussions on the imagery of the Lotus Sutra, myths, parables, and essays help explain the principles of Nichiren Buddhism.
- Soka Gakkai International - Opinions on the faith and practice of Nichiren Buddhism.
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- Shin Dharma Net - Shares information on the Shin and Pure Land Buddhist traditions as they are presently practiced in the West and in Japan.
- Amitabha Pureland - Explore an engaging way to learning Buddhist wisdoms, Pure Land chants, and poetry with downloadable audio and presentation files.
- Buddhist Churches of Canada - Official site of the Buddhist Churches of Canada promoting the teachings of Sakyamuni Buddha and the essentials of Shin Buddhism.
- The Collected Works of Shinran - Web version of Shinran’s consummate writings as translated by Dennis Hirota. Contains an introduction, glossaries, and reading aids.
- Pure Land - Introduces the Pure Land discipline. Has a gallery of sutras, commentaries, and a guide to the practice methods.
- Shin Buddhism - Presents the whole of the three sutras of Pure Land Buddhism.
- Amida Buddha - Depicts Honen Shonin’s teachings of the Jodo Shu Pure Land Buddhism.
- Pure Land - Know more about the key concepts, origins, vows, and the unified practice of Pure Land Buddhism.
- Pure Land Buddhism Virtual Library - Access resources that discuss the Jingtu, Jodo, and Shinshu.
- Shin Buddhism in Modern Culture - Chapter by chapter presentations of the lessons of the Jodo Shinshu allow for the understanding of Shin Buddhism, in both historical and modern context.
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Tendai
- Hieizan - Teachings of the Tendai according to Dengyo Daishi Saicho.
- Tientai - Advocates the wisdom of the T’ien T’ai as taught by Chih-I. Includes a variety of Buddhist literary works.
- Tendai Buddhist Institute - Collaboration of the Karuna Tendai Dharma Center, Tendai-Shu Betsuin, and the Jiunzan Tendai-ji aiming to introduce the principles of Tendai Buddhism around the world.
- Tendai Lotus Teachings - Discusses the teachings of the Tendai Lotus in a presentation tailored for Western Buddhism seekers.
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Theravada
- Access to Insight - Features readings, articles, resources, tools, frequently asked questions, and more about the Theravada discipline of Buddhism.
- Abhidhamma - Discover Theravada Buddhism with books and articles by renowned Buddhist authors. Get to learn insight meditation as well.
- Buddhist Publication Society - Represents the standpoint of Theravada Buddhism as it spreads the word of Buddha in its publications.
- Dhamma Talks - Download mp3 files of dhamma talks given by various teachers in the Theravadan Forest Sangha tradition.
- Dhamma Study - Primer to the study of Thailand’s Theravada tradition. Contains articles on the vipassana, citia, and satipatthana.
- Dharma Stream - Listen to free oral Buddhist teachings in streaming audio.
- E-Dhamma - Collection of articles, sutras, and audio clips that aim to propagate the philosophy of the sasana throughout the world.
- ForestSangha - Serves as the portal pages for the monastic communities of Ajahn Chah’s disciples, particularly in the West.
- Nibbana - Theravada as presented in its pristine form. Has translations of the Tipitaka and proffers Buddhist teachings and articles.
- Dhammathai - Know how the Thais practice and celebrate the wisdom of the Dharma. Viewable in English and Thai versions.
- Theravada - Know the Theravada Buddhism discipline better. Discussions on the three universal laws, the five precepts, the kamma, and the nibbana supplement learning presented.
- Tipitaka - Explore Buddhism with books, articles, practice primers, literary works, and the news. Join the mailing list for regular Tipitaka updates.
- Vipassana Meditation Website - Learn for free the vipassana way of meditation as taught by S.N. Goenka and his assistant teachers.
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- The Buddhist Channel - Presenting the latest developments in the worldwide Buddhist community. With book reviews and e-cards.
- Canada-Tibet - News and information from the World Tibet Network and the Canada Tibet Committee. Includes an archive of publications and press releases.
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- Butsudan - Custom-makes and sells Buddhist-inspired cabinets and altars. View the virtual showcases for prices and product specifications.
- Dan and Son Wood Designs - Review complete product information and purchase term details. Butsudans and other oriental furniture are available.
- Buddhist Prayer Beads - Displays various prayer bead designs together with completed juzus. Order an item or contact the store for a customized piece.
- Mappo Design - omamori gohonzon cases, chanting stools, bell stands, Kyo tables, and other Buddhist furniture and wares designed according to the Nichiren Shoshu style.
- Butsudan.com - Features a wide range of Butsudans for sale. Subscribe to the mailing list to avail of exclusive offers.
- Nakayama Butsudans - Shop for low-price Butsudans and Butsugu accessories. Several other Buddhist products are also available.
- Seikado Butsudan Shop - Retailer of butsudans, butsugus, nenjus, and other small items designed and crafted in Japan.
- Sun Lotus Jewelry and Art - Juzu beads and jewelry from the Soka Gakkai International. Also features an article on the juzu symbolism, the color and shape schematics.
- Altar Supply - Virtually all the Buddhist supplies are on display. Send an e-mail to the webmasters for questions or product suggestions.
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