Submitted by JuiicyLemon t3_z6fh54 in RhodeIsland
Looking for recommendations on a Buddhist temple RI/MA. I would say I am very new to this religion, in search of gaining more knowledge. Kind of embarrassing but I'd like to start somewhere
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JuiicyLemon OP t1_iy13z76 wrote
Thank you! Have you ever been?
SharpCookie232 t1_iy16jy9 wrote
I have and it's beautiful. They have open houses for people interested in Buddhism on Wednesday evenings and Sunday mornings.
JuiicyLemon OP t1_iy16qzy wrote
Awesome thanks, I'm def gonna check it out
dmtjiminarnnotatrdr t1_iy153q1 wrote
A couple times. There are a few people that live there, but I haven't been in several years.
hifidesert t1_iy1a8p7 wrote
It’s the Providence Zen Center and their Sunday morning meditation class is great- they’re very accepting.
theuniquenerd t1_iy62ovs wrote
Also recommended. It is really great! I’ve been going there every week for a few months now! Come on Wednesday’s at 5pm for dinner and then meditation after! We’re very friendly and welcoming to all.
Eaatcoast508 t1_iy16082 wrote
There’s a huge Buddhist temple in raynham MA right off of route 24
eastcoastflava13 t1_iy35x00 wrote
Biggest one outside of Asia, IIRC.
UsedCollection5830 t1_iy1u9sz wrote
There's a Buddhist temple in Raynham ma it's beautiful I might need this in my life right now I got way to many burdens
zebrawithflowers t1_iy39oqe wrote
There are many varieties of Buddhism, and you might want to think about what appeals to you. This is not a complete list, but there's Tibetan Buddhism, Japanese and Korean Zen, Vipassana, and so on. Some of the options in RI/MA don't actually have temples, but meet in community gathering spaces and churches.
r/Buddhism has quite a lot of resources to help you get oriented.
Because we're not in a big city, a good way to search for local options is to look for a "sangha" (community) in your area.
I hope this helps! Please feel free to DM me if you have any other questions.
OctoberRust13 t1_iy3b7ka wrote
you might try Vedanta Society of Providence? up on College Hill
leavingthecold t1_iy42nid wrote
Not sure what type of Buddhism you are looking at but there are about 4 Theravada temples that cater to both Laotian and Cambodian communities in RI and the one for the Thai community in Mass. .
Cambodian temples - Cranston and Providence
Laotian temples - Smithfield and Woonsocket
Thai temple - Raynham, MA
saucyB52 t1_iy13nfo wrote
i like budhists even tho i dont know any :P
dmtjiminarnnotatrdr t1_iy13pz9 wrote
There a large monastery up in Cumberland on Pound Road.