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No centers in Virginia Beach! None!

HawkinsHawkins Explorer
edited April 2011 in Buddhism Basics
I just moved here from NC and I've noticed there's absolutely nothing around here for buddhist.
Although there were some monks holding meetings in their home, but the neighbors complained about all the cars parked along the streets. The monks were sued and sent to court regarding that matter.
They were let off, and have also found a commercial building just 5 miles up my street. Hopefully the monks will allow me to meet with them!

Does anyone know of anything in Virginia Beach??

Comments

  • genkakugenkaku Northampton, Mass. U.S.A. Veteran
    You don't say what sort of Buddhism interests you. Try the great god Google using Virginia Beach and the type of Buddhism you want.
  • Malachy12Malachy12
    Sometimes colleges will invite Buddhist speakers to come. If you can't find anything near home, check the college websites in your area to see who is visiting for a public speaking. I know it's not the same, but it's better than nothing.
  • TakuanTakuan Veteran
    I found a few. I'm not sure if they're what you're looking for.

    http://www.meditationinhamptonroads.org/

    http://www.chuadonghung.com/


    http://www.dharmaweb.org/index.php/Virginia (This might be helpful in locating a place, as well!)
  • MountainsMountains Veteran
    Welcome to Virginia (outside of Northern Virginia, which is a different state, if not a different universe). If you don't live in DC or Charlottesville, you're pretty much on your own. Try SW Virginia if you think Tidewater is bad...
  • compassionate_warriorcompassionate_warrior Veteran
    edited April 2011
    I just Googled "Virginia Beach Buddhist Centers" and over 4 listings came up. There's a Vajrayogini Center (Tibetan Buddhism), and Zen Ctr., and others. Did you try doing any research online, Hawkins? I recommend it. Google is guaranteed to have more info than we would.
  • HawkinsHawkins Explorer
    I lot of the websites are just promoting meetings people have at their homes. I've emailed a few. They're rather small groups - but I feel odd going to someones home where it's normally a friend gathering.
    I've found one place closer to Norfolk. I might give them a try, but it's Kadampa, and I'm into zen.
    Mountains - Charlottesville seems to have many areas lol.
  • MountainsMountains Veteran
    Indeed - C'ville has more per capita than about anyplace I've seen. Too bad it's a two-plus hour drive :(
  • HawkinsHawkins Explorer
    The Dong Hung Buddhist temple is just 3 miles away. I believe they focus on zen. Thanks!
  • cazcaz Veteran United Kingdom Veteran
    Try them all and see which one fits you ! :)
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