Grand Rapids
Buddhist
Temple

Buddhism in the Heart of Grand Rapids

The Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple (GRBT) is an American temple. We emphasize the interdependence and interbeing of all things, the emptiness of all phenomena, the inherent Buddha nature in all beings, and the bodhisattva aspiration. Additionally, we stress inclusiveness and a living experience of the buddhadharma. We strive to bring the buddhadharma to the everyday lives of the Sangha. Our Sangha is primarily made up of folks who have full time jobs and families so we emphasize practical applications of the Buddha’s teaching.

We offer a full array of basic and advanced classes, regular meditation periods, and special services. We also are a social group and meet frequently as a community for potlucks and discussions. We strive to have a warm and welcoming temple where everyone is welcome regardless of spiritual tradition or life style choice. Children are always welcome to our services and we provide children’s activities during our Sunday services September through May.

Grand Rapids Buddhist Temple
451 Division Ave South, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Temple Health Precautions

• Stay up to date with COVID-19 vaccines.

• People may choose to mask at any time. 

• Masks are recommended for those who are unvaccinated.

• Anyone feeling unwell for any reason, even if you’re vaccinated, please stay home to rest and recuperate.


Recommended Preventions:

• If you are at high risk for severe illness, talk to your healthcare provider about whether you need to wear a mask and take other precautions.

• Get tested if you have symptoms.

Scheduled Events

Sunday Services

8:30 a.m. Set up temple (All are invited to help.)

9:30 a.m. Silent meditation

10 a.m. Service begins

11 a.m. Social time
Join us via our YouTube channel
OR join via Zoom


Follow along using the Rituals and Practices Handbook.

Dharma Talk Audios and Videos

Listen to audio recordings of archived Dharma Talks and Chants. Recordings will be uploaded to our YouTube channel as they become available.

Sunday Dharma Hall Setup

8:30-9 a.m. Set up the Dharma Hall

Dharma Discussion Group

9:35 a.m. Meditation

10 -11 ıa.m. Discussion

Meets at the Temple
OR join via Zoom


Ven. Hung Su will lead the meditation and discussion. Visit the Dharma/Sutra Discussion Group for more information.


2022 Lojong Celebration Dates

Monday, June 13

Wednesday, July 13

Thursday, August 11

Saturday, September 3

Sunday’ October 9

Wednesday, November 9

Wednesday, December 7

6:30-7:30 p.m.

Meets in the Temple

OR join us via our YouTube channel or Zoom

Lojong is a 12th-century Tibetan practice that is Mind Training for Compassion, done on the full moon to embrace new beginnings—the end of one cycle and the beginning of another.

Radical Dharma Book Club

First Wednesday of each month
7:30 p.m. Meditation begins
7:45 p.m. Discussion begins
Join via Zoom

How can we as Buddhist practitioners engage mindfully and compassionately in contemporary justice movements? Rev. Tongjin Su will lead meditation and a discussion of Lama Rod Owens and Rev. angel Kyodo williams’ book Radical Dharma. Email Rev. Tongjin Su for more information and to join the mailing list.

GRBT Board of Director's Meeting

Fourth Sunday of each month

11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

Meet at the Temple

OR join via Google Meet


*For updates, check the Calendar or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.

Additional
Programming

Buddhist-Based
Recovery Meetings

Mondays
6:30 p.m. Meditation begins
7 p.m. Meeting begins
Meets at the temple
OR join via Zoom**

Tuesdays
7 p.m.
Join via Zoom**

Wednesdays
6:30 p.m.
Alano Club
1020 College NE

Fridays
10 a.m. Meditation begins

10:30 a.m. Meeting begins

Meets at the temple

OR join via Zoom**


**Please access Zoom links each week from the the GRBT weekly newsletter.