Finding a Buddhist Temple or Center, Teacher and Community
The first step in finding a place to study and practice Buddhism is to explore what's close to where you live. But if you need help, there are a number of online directories of Buddhist temples, centers, and communities to guide you.
Finding Your Teacher
Why do Buddhists need teachers? How do you find a teacher? How can you tell real Buddhist teachers from frauds? Here are some basic guidelines to help you find the right teacher for you.
Why do Buddhists need teachers? How do you find a teacher? How can you tell real Buddhist teachers from frauds? Here are some basic guidelines to help you find the right teacher for you.
World Buddhist Directory
Buddhanet's Online World Buddhist Directory is in a searchable database format. The database lists Buddhist centers and organizations in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America.
Buddhanet's Online World Buddhist Directory is in a searchable database format. The database lists Buddhist centers and organizations in Africa, Asia, Central America, Europe, the Middle East, North America, Oceania and South America.
Selecting a Teacher
On the student-teacher relationship in Buddhism and the responsibilities of the teacher and the student.
On the student-teacher relationship in Buddhism and the responsibilities of the teacher and the student.