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The temple serves a community that is primarily Thai and Laotian, but there are also members from Cambodia and Malaysia.

The main purpose of this center is to provide a place of learning, exploration and quiet contemplation for all those who seek a retreat from the stress and the hustle-and-bustle of modern society.

Glory Buddhist Temple was formed in 1989 in Lowell's Lower Highlands neighborhood, the heart of the city's Cambodian community. It offers chanting,meditation, occasional dharma talks and strong youth program. 

Wat Nawamintararachutis was founded on August 1, 2002 in Boston as a Theravada Buddhist temple of the Mahanikaya sect and is registered as a nonprofit organization: the NMR Buddhist Meditation Center.

The SGI is based on the teachings and philosophy of Nichiren Buddhism, which places the highest emphasis on the sanctity of life. Members seek, through their practice of Buddhism, to develop the ability to live with confidence, to create value in any circumstance and to contribute to the well-being of friends, family and community.

Mun Su Sa was founded in early 1992 in an effort to spread the Buddha's teachings to both first and second generation Korean Americans. Because the abbot does not speak English, the worship services are held in Korean with an English translation provided.

The temple is located in a former bank, and its facilities include a Dharma room, monastic living quarters, and dining hall. Activities include Sunday devotional services of chanting and bowing and the celebration of several religious holidays, including the Buddha's Birthday in April and the day of Buddha's Enlightenment in December. On Sunday, Services and Meditation take place at 11:00 A.M. and Saturday Meditation is from 4:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Kuan Yin Temple is a Buddhist association. Our great vow is “to be mindful of Buddha Amitabha”, following his teachings and vowing to reach the pure land.

We are members of the Nichiren Order or Nichiren Shu. We follow the teachings of the Eternal Buddha Shakamuni as taught in the Lotus Sutra and of our founder Nichiren Shonin. Our main practice is of chanting the Odaimoku, "Namu Myoho Renge Kyo", the title of the Lotus Sutra. Through our practice we connect to our innate Buddha Nature that all sentient beings have.

The Jhamtse Buddhist Center exists to educate hearts and minds in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, to develop love, compassion, and wisdom to their full potential, and then to transform these qualities into action for the benefit of oneself and others.

Serlingpa Meditation Center, located in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, offers weekly classes, daily prayers with meditation, workshops, and retreats.  Since Buddhist teachings and practices can be understood and applied by everyone, regardless of experience or religious background, anyone can find practical benefit at our classes, workshops, and events.

SMC offers many classes and events at branches throughout the New England area. Please check the class, retreat, and event menus on the website for more information. Serlingpa Meditation Center is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

With the promotion of the traditional Chinese Buddhism to the interested people as the principal mission, the Temple is devoted to offering assistance to those who seek the path of Truth, and who come to gain inner strength.

The Massachusetts Buddhist Association, not confined to any Buddhist sect or lineage, is formed by a group of lay people with the intention to learn and practice the Dharma as taught by the Buddha and his disciples.

GBBCC strive to introduce the values and philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism to our congregation and our community, by providing educational opportunities, sponsoring cultural events, engaging in charity work, and conducting religious and meditation services.

Trairatanaram Temple Inc. was established on Nov. 17th 1985. Perpetuating the Buddhist religion and bringing together Cambodian Buddhist in the greater Lowell, Massachusetts. and USA. We hope to encourage Cambodian-Americans to be aware and appreciative of their culture, tradition and heritage. Creating a Buddhist temple for any individual who is willing to educate, to understand and to practice Buddhist.

Secular Student Alliance: Wellesley College is Wellesley's community for the exploration of atheism, humanism, agnosticism, and other secular worldviews.

"The Harvard Secular Society seeks to encourage consciousness of the various political, scientific, social and cultural issues surrounding secularism and Humanism. Accordingly, HSS sponsors speaker events, panel discussions, debates, social functions and other educational and cultural programs."

"Harvard Humanist Alumni (“HHA”) is a Shared Interest Group within the Harvard Alumni Association, formed in the spring of 2008.  HHA is primarily for alumni of all Harvard schools, but also includes current and former faculty, staff, and students, as well as close relatives of alumni. Those without Harvard affiliations are welcome to participate in most of our programs as well."

A discussion group meets weekly during the academic year; the affiliated family group "is a social group for Humanist families and anyone interested in Humanist family life."

Saheli, Friendship for South Asian Women is a group dedicated to helping South Asian women in Boston and surrounding areas. Saheli was founded in 1996 as an affiliate of the India Association of Greater Boston (IAGB). It provides friendship, support, guidance and resources in the areas of career and economic empowerment, physical and mental health, legal and immigration issues, support for families, and social and cultural volunteer opportunities. Our organization gets stronger with every new member and we warmly welcome you to join us.

We are committed to acting on, advocating and continually revising our agenda along with other progressive groups in our fight for social and economic justice.

To provide hope to survivors and prevent domestic violence in Asian families and communities.