Welcome To Wat Buddhametta
Wat Buddhametta is a Buddhist monastery, temple and meditation center. It provides a place of residence for the Buddhist monastic(s), a place of worship for Buddhists, a meeting place for laypeople, and facilities for the observance of Buddhist religious practices according to the Theravada tradition. Members, students, and individuals interested in Buddhist religion and practice can join us for classes, ceremonies, meditation, and community services. Buddhist ceremonies include birth blessings, Thai Buddhist weddings, funeral services and memorial services. Hospital and hospice visits by the monks are also available upon request . We offer a 1 day long meditation retreat (monthly) that is designed for those wishing to deepen their experience in meditation and to develop insight into the workings of the mind.
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Our Next Thai Food Buffet
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CANCELLATION June 2018 Thai Food Buffet
Come Join Us! We have the very best Thai cooks preparing a wonderful buffet of Thai foods. We start serving at 5 p.m. and continue serving until 7 p.m. Many items are gluten-free and dairy-free and are labeled. We are asking a small donation of $10 per person for the all you can eat buffet. Children under 10 eat free. No RSVP or reservation required. Sit in our lovely Buddha Room or outside in the beautiful and lush garden with old and new friends. The collected funds help to support the temple to offer all our classes free of charge to the public. Bring the whole family and we hope to see you there!
- Pad Thai
- Egg Rolls
- Various curries
- Vegetables
- Thai desserts
- Fruit
- And more delights.
Upcoming Special Events
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Visakha Puja's Day: Community Alms Offering Ceremony (The Buddha’s Birthday Celebration)
You are invited to join us for Visakha Puja Ceremony (The Buddha’s Birthday Celebration) Sunday, May 27, 2018 9:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m. Wat Buddhametta: Tucson Buddhist Meditation Center 1133 S. Swan Road, Tucson, AZ 85711 We will celebrate Visakha Puja Day to commemorate 2,641 years since the birth of Buddha, 2,606 years since his enlightenment and 2561 years since his passing away...
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Special Buddha’s Birthday: Full Moon Meditation Retreat and Dhamma Talk
We will celebrate Visakha Puja Day to commemorate 2,641 years since the birth of Buddha, 2,606 years since his enlightenment and 2561 years since his passing away. Each of these occurred on the full moon day of the month of Visakha. This year the exact Visakha Puja Day falls on the full moon day of May 29, 2018/2561. -The day will begin with the Anagarika Ordination for Joko (New Dhamma's name will be given for him) at 9:30 a.m. The presiding preceptor for the ordination is Ajahn Sarayut, the Ab...
Cancellations
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CANCELLATION June 2018 Thai Food Buffet
Come Join Us! We have the very best Thai cooks preparing a wonderful buffet of Thai foods. We start serving at 5 p.m. and continue...