Sound and Spirit - Koreatown
Zen Center Los Angeles
Metro Station: Wilshire/Normandie, Purple Line
Walking Distance: 11 minutes/0.5 mile
Address: 923 S. Normandie Ave., Los Angeles 90006
Phone: (213) 387-2351
Hours: Thurs- open sitting and dharma talk. Check website for service schedule.
The Buddha Essence Temple offers "zasen meditation" zen sitting to awaken the mind. They offer intro to Zen Buddhism classes, Buddhist services and seminars for the advanced student. In the stillness of meditation, you can hear the sound and spirit of the zen masters. www.zencenter.org
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First Congregational Church
Metro Station: Wilshire/Vermont, Red Line or Purple Line
Walking Distance: 10 minutes/0.5 mile
Address: 540 S. Commonwealth Ave., Los Angeles 90010
Phone: (213) 385-1341
Hours: Worship every Sunday 11am
Home of the annual Bach Festival. First Congregational Church houses the largest church pipe organ in the world. On Thursdays at noon, the musical director selflessly shares its ethereal sound and spirit with free pipe organ music concerts. A secret "best of L.A." attraction. www.fccla.org
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International Buddhist Meditation Center
Metro Station: Wilshire/Vermont, Red Line or Purple Line
Walking Distance: 11 minutes/.06 mile
Address: 928 S. New Hampshire Ave., Los Angeles 90006
Phone: (213) 384-0850
Hours: Sunday 11am-noon & 7:30- 9pm; Friday 7:30pm -9pm
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Founded by scholar and author, Vietnamese Buddhist monk Venerable Dr. Thich Thein-An, the International Buddhist Meditation Center was one of the first centers to ordain western monks. Dr. Thein's vision was to create a center that brought the various branches of Buddhism together in one place, and make the traditions accessible to western students. Open sitting is offered every Sunday from 11:00- 12:00. The center also hosts Urban Dharma with Rev. Kusala on Fri. and Sun. evenings from 7-9:30. www.ibmc.info
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