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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.

If you know any listings to incorrect or incomplete, or would like to add your organization, please email webmaster.

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


 
     
       
 
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