Buddhist Temples & Centers In Metro Atlanta

This list is divided into the categories of Asian Centers and Primarily Non-Asian Centers. Also note that some of the following information may no longer be current, so please contact the temple or center when planning your visit. We appreciate the efforts of Tara Doyle to compile this list in 2000.

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Asian Centers

• Wat Buddha Bucha (Theravada, Thai)
  Ven. Chao Koun
  3094 Rainbow Drive
  Decatur, GA 30034
  404-284-2416
  
  Primarily services the Thai community, but other Theravadin groups use this facility as well; approximately 2 Thai monks. Meets every Sunday, 9-2 for Thai language classes; Vipassana meditation taught Wed 7:30-9:30 pm and Dhamma Study Thursday 7:30-9:30 pm. Great festivals held periodically throughout the year.
  
  
• Georgia Buddhist Vihara (Theravada, Sri Lankan)
  Ven. Wajirabodhi
  1683 South Deshon Road
  Lithonia 30058
  venwajira@hotmail.com
  770-482-9913
  
  
• Cambodian Buddhist Society (Theravada, Cambodian)
  Ven. Sathain
  6533 Rock Springs Rd
  Lithonia 30058
  770-482-5563
  Lithonia is near Stone Mountain. Monks speak little English.
  
  
• Chua Quang-Minh/Vietnamese Buddhist Assoc. of Georgia (Mahayana, Vietnamese)
  Rev. Thich Thein Thanh
  1169 Benteen Ave SE, Atlanta
  404-624-9782
  
  Near Grant Park. Services the Vietnamese community. Meets every Sunday, 11:00-12:30. Head priest speaks no English, so be sure to talk to Dr Chuong Tran, President, 706-798-1102 (hm), 706-737-4093 (of) OR contact Mr. Phone Le, Secretary (pv1@atlanta.ds.com) before going. Usually they will suggest that you get there by around 10:30, so they can explain things to you before the service. Expect to be fed after the service
  (great food!)
  
  
• Atlanta Amitabha Society / Mietoville Academy / Pure Land Buddhist Association
  4450 Business Park Court
  Lilburn, GA 30047 U.S.A.
  Tel: (770) 923-8955
  Fax: (770) 925-0618
  www.amtb-atl.org
  www.amtb.org
  mietoville@bellsouth.net

Primarily Non-Asian Centers

• Zen Center of Georgia
  Atlanta branch of Daiyuzen-ji
  offering zen meditation 4 times weekly,
  calligraphy, chanting, and periodic intensive weekend training.
  
  Class location at Aikido Center of Altanta:
  116 Center Street
  Avondale Estates, GA 30002
  Sat from 9am -10am
  
  Class location in Alpharetta:
  170 Cabots Cove Court
  Alpharetta, GA 30022
  Mon, Fri from 6pm - 7pm
  Wed from 6pm - 7pm with other arts following
  Instructors: Glenn Murray and Chris Britton
  phone: 404-216-5293
  website: www.zen-georgia.org
  email: info@zen-georgia.or

• Atlanta Soto Zen Center (Japanese, Soto Zen tradition)
  Taiun Michael Elliston Roshi
  1404 McLendon Ave NE, Atlanta (corner of Oakdale)
  recording: 404-532-0040; more info, Phil Hutto: 892-7444
  www.aszc.org
  Daily sittings: 7-8 am & 7:30-8:30 pm. Saturday 6:30-9:30 am and Sunday 7-11 am, with newcomers' session from 11-12 on Sunday.

ASZC in Cobb County:
The Atlanta Soto Zen Center also hosts a sitting group on Wednesday evenings from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at:
Unity Christ Church
2871 Cherokee St NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144

• Nipponzan Myohoji - Atlanta Dojo (Japanese, branch of Nicheren tradition)
  Brother Utsumi & Sister Denise
  1127 Glenwood Ave, SE
  Atlanta, GA 30316
  404-627-8948
  
  Sect of Nicheren Buddhism, involved in peace walks, building peace stupas, and social activism. One Japanese monk and one Western nun live in this center.
  
  Combination of Zen & Mindfulness. A Floating sangha@ B meets every other Saturday or Sunday, at different people's homes in Atlanta area, and every Friday or Saturday in Athens.
  
  
• Namaste Sangha (Vietnamese, Thich Nhat Hanh tradition)
  Faith Russler
  frr@mindspring.com
  
  
• Drepung Loseling Monastery, Inc. (Tibetan, Gelugpa Tradition)
  Spiritual Director - Geshe Lobsang Tenzin
  Resident Teacher - Geshe Lobsang Tenzin
  1781 Dresden Dr.
  Atlanta, GA 30319
  404-982-0051
  institute@drepung.org
  www.drepung.org
  
  FREE public teachings offered Tuesdays, 7:30-9:00 PM, Shamatha meditation practice Sundays, 11:00 AM-Noon. The Institute is the North American seat of Drepung Loseling Monastery in India and is an affiliate of Emory University. Please check our website for our calendar of regular programs and special events.
  
  
• Shambhala Meditation Center of Atlanta (Tibetan, Karma-Kagyu tradition)
  Carol Williams or Ron Renz
  1447 Church Street
  Decatur 30030
  404-873-9846
  karuna@mindspring.com
  www.atlantashambhalacenter.org
  
  
• Karma-Kagyu meditation community, founded by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche.
  Tuesday open house 7-9 pm; Shambhala practice, Sunday 9-2:30; Mindfulness meditation Tues & Wed 7-9 pm and Sun 9-noon.
  
  
• Atlanta Rinchen Pel Ling (Tibetan, Drikung-Kagyu tradition)
  Ven. Konchog Dorje
  2688 Braithwood Road (H)
  Atlanta 30345
  770-938-9590
  kdorje@aol.com
  www.rinchenpel.com