Won Buddhism of Manhattan

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Won Buddhism of Manhattan has served, for the last seventeen years, as a spiritual home for New Yorkers. The Manhattan Won Buddhist Temple, which is also the site of the Won Buddhist UN Office, was founded in 1994. It is a place of peace and restoration, and a place to learn and practice Won Buddhism and meditation. Won Buddhists follow Sotaesan's vision of living the teaching of Buddha with simplicity and commitment in our highly modern and materialistic society.

Buddha's Birthday Celebration

Buddha's Birthday Celebration
Sunday, May/19/2013, 11:00 am

Come join us to celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha on May 19. It will be celebrated in the traditional Mahayana Buddhist way with a lotus lantern. Lotus is a symbol of enlightenment for Buddhists. Though the lotus lives in muddy water, its beauty is not tainted by the mud.

Potluck and Movie Night

Potluck & Movie Night at WBM temple
Friday, May/24/13, 7:00 pm

Join us for a fun Potluck dinner and a Movie at the temple. Spend your Friday evening to meet and connect with like minded people. Please bring your favorite vegetarian dish you want to share with your dharma friends. All offerings are welcome. Of course, bring your friends!
RSVP appreciated but not required. RSVP HERE