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Upaya Zen Center

Address: 1404 Cerro Gordo Road   Santa Fe NM 87501
Tradition: Mahayana, Soto Zen Lineage, White Plum Asanga, Thich Nhat Hanh, Roshi Bernie Glassman.
Affiliation: Zen Buddhism
Phone: (505) 986-8518
E-mail: upaya@upaya.org
Website: http://www.upaya.org/
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Spiritual Director: Roshi Joan Halifax - Abbot and Founder  
Teacher: Roshi Joan Halifax, Ph.D.  
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Upaya is a Zen Buddhist residential, practice, and educational center dedicated to the development of the relationship between traditional Buddhism and compassionate engagement with our world. 

Upaya Zen is a model of socially engaged Buddhism. It brings together many projects focused on social transformation, including work in prisons, end-of-life care, serving the homeless, training chaplains in socially engaged practice, peace and non-violence work, training of clinicians in compassionate care, and delivering healthcare in remote regions of the Himalayas.

Upaya is a global community for those working to create racial, economic, and environmental justice, compassionate care for the most vulnerable, and a place of committed, daily contemplative practice and learning through its retreats, trainings, and programs, free Dharma podcasts, and community services.


Upeksa Meditation Village (Thien Tu Hy Xa)

Address: 441 Womma Road   Penfield SA 5121
Tradition: Mahayana, VietnamThien Truc Lam traditionese Zen -
Phone: 08 8284 7344
Fax: 08 8282 7344
E-mail: thichthongchieu@msn.com
Website: https://upeksameditationvillage.wordpress.com/
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Main Contact: Ven.Thich Thong Chieu  Email  
Teacher: Ven. Thich Thong Chieu  
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Upeksa Mediation Village is a Vietnamese Thien Meditation Centre in Adelaide, South Australia.

We have an English speaking meditation group running and new members are always welcome.  The group meets at 2 pm every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month. See website for more details.


Urban Dharma

Address: 29 Page Avenue, Asheville   NC
Tradition: Vajrayana, Drikung Kagyü, Tibetan
Affiliation: Venerable Wei Wu, Abbot & Founder of Than Hsiang Temple, Malaysia
Website: http://www.udharmanc.com/#!community
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Main Contact: Dr. Hun Lye, UDNC Founder & President  
Spiritual Director: Venerable Khenchen Konchog Gyaltshen Rinpoche,  
Notes and Events:

We are at 29 Page Avenue - across from historic Grove Arcade in downtown Asheville.  Urban Dharma is a temple with meditation and teaching space, a Tibetan art/ritual gallery, a Buddhist library and a tea-corner for relaxation.

UD Temple Hours (Gallery closed)
Tuesday        12 noon - 5 pm
Wednesday   12 noon - 5 pm

UD Temple & Gallery Hours
Thursday      12 noon - 8 pm

Friday           12 noon - 8 pm
Saturday       12 noon - 8 pm
Sunday         12 noon - 5 pm
 
We encourage walk-ins, whether motivated by simple curiosity or existential crisis, drop-ins for tea and relaxation or sit-ins - sit and be.


Uttamayanmuni Buddhist Temple

Address: 32B Hong San Terrace  688785
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 67691751
Fax: 67691751
E-mail: uttamayanmuni.buddhist.temple@gmail.com
Website: http://www.uttamayanmuni.org
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Spiritual Director: Phra Phian Saccavro (Abbot)  Email  (Phone: 67691751)
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Regular Night Chanting, Weeking Sunday Morning Service - Puja, Dhamma Talk, Transfering of merits, Taking of 5 precepts and Monthly Meditation session by Thailand Forest Monks.


UU Meditation (Zen)

Address: 5090 Center Street NE   Salem OR 97317
Tradition: Mahayana, Maria Kannon Zen Center
Phone: (503) 949-3188
E-mail: heronlodge@aol.com
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Teacher: Lee Ann Nail  
Notes and Events:

Beginning instruction in Zen meditation is offered each Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.

Regular meditation is from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday with tea, cookies and a short Dharma talk from 8:00 to 9:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend.


Vajra Dakini Nunnery

Address: Bristol   Bristol VT 05443
Tradition: Vajrayana, Drikung Kagyu, Tibetan Buddhist
Affiliation: Drikung Kagyu
Phone: 802 453 6867
E-mail: info@vajradakininunnery.org
Website: http://www.vajradakininunnery.org/
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Teacher: Khenmo Drolma  
Spiritual Director: HH Chetsang Rinpoche; Ven. Dhyani Ywahoo  
Main Contact: Khenmo Drolma  Email  
Notes and Events:

Mail to PO Box 382 Bristol VT 05443
Vajra Dakini Nunnery is a contemplative nuns community in the Tibetan Buddhist tradition.   With the blessing and patronage of H.H. Chetsang Rinpoche, founded by Ven Dhyani Ywahoo and directed by Abesss Khenmo Drolma, it is dedicated to prayers for welfare of all sentient beings.   It is open to ordained and lay Sangha through programs and retreats.


Vajra Light Buddhist Center

Address: 234 North Central Avenue  Hartsdale NY 10530
Tradition: Mahayana, New Kadampa Tradition
Phone: (914) 607-3583
E-mail: Info@VajraLight.org
Website: http://www.vajraight.org, www.meditationinwestchester.org
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Main Contact: Daniel Morris, AD  Email  (Phone: 914-275-2877)
Teacher: Kadam Morten Clausen  
Spiritual Director: Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  
Notes and Events:

Vajra Light Buddhist Center is a Buddhist meditation center in Hartsdale, NY, in Westchester County. We offer instruction in meditation and Buddhist spiritual practice through meditation classes, retreats and special events. Taugh by qualified Western teachers, Vajra Light\\\'s meditation classes are very easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. The classes are suitable fo both beginners and more advanced practitioners.


Vajra North, Rigdrol Dechen Ling

Address: P.O. Box 31840   Whitehorse Yukon Territory Y1A 6L3
Tradition: Vajrayana, Nyingma Tibetan
Affiliation: Chagdud Gonpa Foundation
Phone: (867) 667-6951
Fax: (867) 668-5610
E-mail: buchans@northwestel.net
Website: http://www.vajranorth.org/
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Main Contact: Cheryl Buchan  Email  (Phone: (867) 667-6951)
Teacher: Lama Drimed Norbu  
Spiritual Director: H.E. Chagdud Rinpoche  
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Weekly practice of Red Tara (English concise version) on 403 Lowes St. Whitehorse

Extended practices held according to lunar calendar found on www.chagdud.org  

four retreats held per year with empowerments and teachings in Red Tara, Chenrezig, Ngondro and others with Chagdud Gonpa Lamas and Rinpoches.


Vajra Vidya Down East

Address: 161 State Street   Ellsworth ME 04605
Tradition: Vajrayana, Kagyu Tibetan
Affiliation: Vajra Vidya
Phone: (207) 422-3412
E-mail: vajravidyadowneast@hotmail.com
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Main Contact: Bill Lawless  Email  (Phone: (207) 422-3412)
Teacher: Bill Lawless  
Spiritual Director: Khenchen Thrangu Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

The center follows the Tibetan tradition of Buddhism under the guidence of the Venerable KhenchenThrangu Rinpoche.  Meditation and classes meet twice weekly throughout the year.


Vajradhara Meditation Center

Address: 235 St. Marks Avenue  Brooklyn NY 11215
Tradition: Mahayana, New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition - International Kadampa Buddhist Union
Phone: 347-715-6999
E-mail: info@brooklynmeditation.org
Website: http://brooklynmeditation.org/
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Main Contact: Matthew Riechers  Email  (Phone: 347-715-6999)
Teacher: Matthew Riechers  
Spiritual Director: Matthew Riechers  Email  (Phone: 347-715-6999)
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Vajradhara Meditation Center was established to provide people in Brooklyn with the opportunity to learn about Meditation and the practice Buddhist teachings. To fulfill this aim we have a space in Prospect Heights, located at 235 St. Marks Ave (just off Vanderbilt Ave). We also offer branch classes held at various other locations throughout Brooklyn.

The Center is run by volunteers who themselves are dedicated practitioners, and we have a warm and welcoming community.

Please feel free to drop in for a visit. Before and after classes, there is always someone at hand who can answer your questions. In addition to the beautiful meditation room, you can also check out our bookstore and gift shop, or just spend time in our comfortable lounge.

If you wish to participate in the activities at the center, we recommend that you begin with one of our General Program classes.

Vajradhara Meditation Center is a member of the New Kadampa Tradition (NKT). The NKT is an International Union of Kadampa Buddhist Centers. There are currently over 1,000 centers worldwide. In the area, we have centers in Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and other locations throughout New York and New Jersey. From time to time we gather as a family at the Kadampa Meditation Center, home of our national Temple, for festivals, special courses, and retreats.

If you have any questions, check out our resource pages or feel free to contact us.

How to Get Started

Our weekly classes are a great place to start. A typical class will include teachings, two guided meditations and a question & answer session.

Taught by qualified Western teachers, the meditation classes are very easy to understand and apply to our daily lives. The classes are suitable for both beginners and more advanced meditation practitioners, and emphasize how to meditate and practice in our NY urban environment.

Meditation is a simple yet profound method to improve the quality of our lives and develop inner peace. Through following very simple, practical instructions we can learn to let go of the causes of our pain and dissatisfaction and to gain the inner peace and clarity we seek. We offer a wide range of classes from basic introductions to Buddhist meditation, applying Buddha’s teachings to daily life issues such as anger and improving relationships, to comprehensive study programs of Buddhist view, meditation and action. Everyone is welcome.


Vajramudra Dharma Center

Address: 154 Granite St.   Rockport MA 01966
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan
Affiliation: Asian Classics Institute
E-mail: sangha@aci-capeann.org
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Main Contact: Phil Salzman  Email  
Spiritual Director: Lama Sumati Marut  
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ACI–Cape Ann, Inc. is dedicated to providing for the serious study and personal practice of the authentic teachings of Mahayana Buddhism, in a western context and in ways that enhance and deepen intellectual, cultural and spiritual understanding. Our Spiritual Director is Venerable Sumati Marut. We offer a comprehensive series of courses that provide an authentic, thorough, and accurate Mahayana Buddhist education. All our classes and events are open to the public and include weekly meditation meetings, formal Asian Classics Institute Courses, monthly Dharma Days, classes and workshops offered by guest teachers, and extended teaching visits from our spiritual head, Lama Marut.

Our Vajramudra Dharma Center is located at 154 Granite Street in Rockport, MA. USA. 

Please check out our Google Calendar for our current schedule.
http://xrl.us/oqda6


Vajrapani Buddhist Center

Address: 55 West Colonial Drive  Orlando FL 32801
Tradition: Vajrayana, Tibetan, New Kadampa
Phone: (407) 245-7574
E-mail: vajrapani@meditationinorlando.org
Website: http://www.meditationinorlando.org
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Main Contact: Karen Velez, Education Program Coordinator  
Teacher: Ricc Bishop  
Spiritual Director: Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso  
Notes and Events:

General & Introductory Meditation Classes

Thursdays 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Saturdays 10:00am - 11:30am

Foundation Program (Advanced Study)

Mondays 7:15pm - 9:15pm

We also offer many scheduled pujas (chanted meditaitons) and special classes & events on a monthly basis.  See our online calendar at www.MeditationInOrlando.org. 


Vajrapani Kadampa Buddhist Centre

Address: 345 Jan Smuts Avenue, The Colony Shopping Centre.   Craighall Park, Gauteng 2194
Tradition: Vajrayana, New Kadampa Tradition
Affiliation: New Kadampa Tradition - IKBU
Phone: 011 447 2746, 083 678 5956
Fax: +27 11 447 2746
E-mail: info@meditation.org.za
Website: http://www.meditation.org.za
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Teacher: Gen Kelsang Mila  
Main Contact: Gen Kelsang Mila  Email  (Phone: +27 11 447 2746)
Notes and Events:

The Vajrapani Buddhist Centre offers weekly meditation classes in Craighall Park, as well as classes and half-day courses on Sundays. The latter covers meditation as well as Buddhist principles. Please see www.meditation.org.za for updated information.

General Information - info@meditation.org.za
Admin Director - admin@meditation.org.za
Education Programme Co-ordinator - epc@meditation.org.za


Valdarno International Meditation Group

Address: Piazza G. Pascoli 1   Cancelli Toscana 50066
Tradition: Theravada
Affiliation: Samadhe Viharaya Firenze
Phone: +39 338 3429115
E-mail: anapanasatibhavana@aol.com
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Teacher: Upasaka Stefano  
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Siamo un gruppo di meditazione e studio del Dhamma. Pratichiamo la meditazione Samatha Vipassana Yuganaddha. Spediamo libri di molte tradizioni Buddhiste in molte lingue gratuitamente previa Dana per coprire le spese di spedizione dei libri e aiutare nel nostro progetto.

Offriamo corsi di meditazione per la tranquillità interiore (Samatha Bhavana) nella vostra associazione o palestra. Per meditare non devi aderire a una specifica tradizione o religione. Solo nelle zone di Firenze/Reggello/Pontassieve.   

Il nostro progetto è quello di creare un centro residenziale di studio e meditazione non settario nell'alto Valdarno Toscano. Per coloro che fossero interessati al nostro progetto ci possono contattare per ulteriori informazioni.


Vallecitos Mountain Refuge

Address: 100 South Plaza   Taos NM 87571
Tradition: Non-Sectarian, Multi traditional
Phone: 505-751-9613
Fax: 505-751-4038
E-mail: refuge@vallecitos.org
Website: http://www.vallecitos.org
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Teachers: Diana Winston, Marcia Rose, Wendy Johnson, Therese Fitzgerald, Cynthia Jurs  
Main Contact: Rose Martinez  
Teachers: Joseph Goldstein, Steven Smith, Wes Nisker, Grove Burnett (Founding Teacher).  
Notes and Events:

Vallecitos Mountain Refuge is a magnificent wilderness ranch and retreat center located near Taos, New Mexico.
Vallecitos offers meditation and contemplative retreats taught in various traditions in an inspirational mountain setting.


Valley Dragon Zen Sangha

Address: 1301 Rio Grande Blvd. NW Suite #2   Albuquerque 87104
Tradition: Mahayana, Shunryu Suzuki
Affiliation: Soto Zen
Phone: (505) 377-3045
E-mail: info@valleydragon.org
Website: http://www.valleydragon.org
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Guiding Teacher: Rev. Taigen Dan Leighton  
Main Contact: Rev. Keizan Titus O'Brien  Email  
Guiding Teacher: Rev. Zoketsu Norman Fisher  
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A Soto Zen group co-led by fellow priests Taisan joe Galewsky and Keizan Titus O'Brien. We meet weekly on Monday evenings:

6:30-7:10 zazen

7;10-7:20 service

7:20-8:00 Dharma discussion

We also have occasional guest teachers, events, and full day sits.


Vancouver Shambhala Centre

Address: 256 West 7th Avenue, Unit 208   Vancouver BC V5Y 1M1
Tradition: Vajrayana, Shambhala, Kagyu, Tibetan
Affiliation: Shambhala
E-mail: info@vancouvershambhala.org
Website: https://vancouver.shambhala.org
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Founder: Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche  
Notes and Events:

Please join us for our Wednesday Open House every Wednesday evening.  Sitting meditation from 7-8 pm in the main meditation hall. First-time meditation instruction at 7pm in the secondary meditation hall.  Tea and cookies at 8 pm, followed by a short dharma talk or discussion.


Varapunya Buddhist Society

Address: Easter Mains Cottage, Kingswells   Aberdeen Scotland AB15 8RB
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 01224 632557
E-mail: varapunya@gmail.com
Website: http://www.varapunyacentre.com
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Spiritual Director: Ajahn Sujan  Email  
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Varapunya meditation centre was set up in September 2012 along with pious devotees  as a centre for study and practice of Buddhist meditation in Aberdeen, Scotland. It is a centre for learning and sharing personal direct experiences of practicing meditation for a better understanding of its concept and practice in order to apply in daily life and enhancement of spiritual journey.

The guiding principles of the Centre’s activities are primarily based on the teachings of the Buddha within the Theravada tradition of Buddhism. The centre also offers secular Mindfulness based courses to help you to build foundation for better understanding of personal life, relationships and professional work.


Vatta Buddhacatuparisa Jayanti 2600 Mahavihara Bhikkhuni

Address: 101 Jamiesons Road   Margate TAS 7054
Tradition: Theravada, Thai
Affiliation: Buddha Catu Parisa Foundation International Incorporated
Phone: (03) 6267 7154
E-mail: vattatasmania@gmail.com buddha4parisa@gmail.com
Website: https://www.facebook.com/VattaBhikkhuniMargateAustralia/
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Notes and Events:

Founded on 10 May 2017

OUR DUTY IS TO SERVE THE BUDDHA CATU PARISA FOURFOLD COMMUNITY OF BHIKKHUS, BHIKKHUNĪS, UPĀSAKAS, AND UPĀSIKĀS;​TO PROVIDE THE COMMUNITY WITH RESOURCES TO LEARN, UNDERSTAND AND REALIZE THE PROFUNDITY OF DHAMMA 


Veheragal Sirisangabo Rajamaha Viharaya

Address: Veheragala Siri Sangabo Rajamaha Viharaya, Veheragala, Ellawewa, Ranpathwila, Kahatagasdigiliya  Kahatagasdigiliya North Central AD 50320
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +94 - 253778806, +94 - 716631516
E-mail: info@veheragala.lk
Website: http://www.veheragala.lk/
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Main Contact: Rev. Neethiyagama Chandima Thero  Email  (Phone: +94 - 716631516)
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Veheragal Sirisangabo Rajamaha Viharaya is the place where the Bodhisathwa Avalokitheshwara statue was found. This place happen to be a most important historical place. To find out more please wisit our website: http://www.veheragala.lk 


Veneto International Buddhist Meditation Centre

Address: Via Aquileia 21, Verona   verona Veneto 37135
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: 0039 0452587886
Fax: 0039 0452587886
E-mail: veronatemple@gmail.com
Website: http://www.veronatemple.com
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Treasurer: Ms Renata Pasi.  (Phone: 0039 3394850164)
secretary: Mr.Lesli Asoka Vedamuhandiram  (Phone: 0039 3287665276)
Main Contact: Mr Ivano Galeotti  Email  (Phone: 0039 3929635700)
Teacher: Rev Franz Zampiero  
Spiritual Director: Rev Gammedagama Piyadassi Thero  Email  (Phone: 0039 3277786511)


Vietnamese Buddhist Association of Savannah, Georgia Inc.

Address: Cat-Tuong Temple 2619 US Highway 80, Garden City, GA 31408   Garden City GA 31408
Tradition: Mahayana, Vietnamese
Phone: (912) 965-1876
E-mail: thienhanh@aol.com
Website: http://www.savannahbuddhist.org
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Main Contact: An Van Nguyen  Email  (Phone: 912-927-4148)
Notes and Events:

The Vietnamese Buddhist Association of Savannah, Georgia Inc. (Chua Cat Tuong) is domestic non-profit organization whose charitable purposes are educational, religious, literary and scientific.  Our organization was formed on April 2, 1997 under the guidance of spiritual leader Thượng Tọa Thích Trí Chơn.

Our first resident nun was Thích Nữ Huệ Hạnh.  Our current resident monk is Đại đức Thích Hải Quang.

We moved to our present location on January 15, 2000 and celebrated the ribbon cutting of our new temple on August 19, 2012.


Vihara Buddha Gotama

Address: c/o 121 Jalan Besar Temoh, Perak 35350   Perak
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: +60-12-469 7483
E-mail: webmaster@vbgnet.org
Website: http://www.vbgnet.org
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Spiritual Director: Venerable Dhammavuddho Thero  
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Vihara Buddha Gotama is a 15-acres forest monastery founded in 1998 mainly for the study and practice of the Buddha's discourses (suttas), monastic discipline (vinaya), and meditation, according to the original teachings of the Buddha. It is open to monks and nuns (maechees or anagarinis), and also laymen and laywomen.

This Vihara caters mainly to the residential community of monks and nuns, and those training to be monks and nuns. Thus, the daily schedule includes about 4 hours of group meditation, 2 hours of work, and 1 hour of Dhamma-Vinaya study and discussion.


Vihara Dhammacakkhu

Address: jl. Dahlia II No. 17 Perumahan Pakuan Bogor Bogor, Jawa Barat, Indonesia 
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: (021) 328719
E-mail: selamat@bogor.wasantara.net.id
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Main Contact: Mr. Hendra Ashadi or Mr. Doddy Herwidanto  
Notes and Events:

Regular Program:

Every Sunday Morning at 9.00 am: Buddhist Sunday Puja
Dhamma Class: every Saturday 14.00 - 15.30 pm and 16.00 - 17.30 pm


Vihara Dhammãsoka

Address: Jln. Kapten Piere Tendean Gg.Vihara No.37 Rt: 41/13 Banjarmasin 70112 Kalimantan Selatan, Indonesia. 
Tradition: Theravada
Phone: (0511) 251497
Fax: (0511) 251497
E-mail: vihara_dhammaasoka@usa.net
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Notes and Events:

Regular Programme:
Sunday School: 7:30 - 9:00 am
Teenagers: 9:00 - 11:00 am
Adults: 4:30 - 6:30 pm


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