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
Programming
Buddhist-Based
Recovery Meetings
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.