Wisdom
Learning and applying the Buddha’s teachings in everyday life.
OUR STORY & MISSION
A Place for Peace,
Wisdom & Compassion
Welcoming people of every background to experience Buddhist teachings, meditation, spiritual friendship and a more peaceful way of life.
WHO WE ARE
Serving Our Community Through the Buddha’s Teachings
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We are a Buddhist temple established in 2000, and we are at the service of the community. Come and pray with the monks, attend our special events or just spend a quiet moment in front of our Buddha statue — you will experience an inner moment of peace and joy.
Today our community serves Southern California through two peaceful locations in West Hills and Acton, offering meditation, Dhamma practice, blessings, healing, yoga, Tai Chi and community gatherings. Whether you grew up with Buddhism, are beginning meditation for the first time, or simply wish to find a quieter and more compassionate way of living, you are warmly welcome.
Compassion
Cultivating kindness toward ourselves, our community and all beings.
Peace
Developing mindfulness, balance and inner calm through practice.
SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE
Venerable Master
Shantha Sobhana
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Venerable Master Shantha Sobhana is a Buddhist monk with 25 years of experience in meditation and healing techniques, and has also been practicing and teaching yoga for the past 15 years.
His international experience includes China, Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Europe, India and Sri Lanka. Through meditation, mindfulness, healing and spiritual guidance, he encourages people to develop greater peace, awareness and wellbeing.
“May all beings be happy. May all beings be healthy. May all beings live in peace.”
OUR TEMPLES
Two Sacred Locations, One Community
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Visit us in West Hills or experience the peaceful natural setting of our Acton temple.
WEST HILLS
Shanthi Nikethanaya
22543 Marlin Place
West Hills, CA 91307
A peaceful neighborhood temple for meditation, Dhamma programs, blessings and community activities in the San Fernando Valley.
Explore West Hills →
ACTON
Jethawanaya Buddhist Temple
3963 Sierra Hwy
Acton, CA 93510
A retreat temple and meditation center with a stupa, statues and walking paths, surrounded by the hills of Acton.
Explore Acton →EVERYONE IS WELCOME
Begin Your Practice With Us
You do not need to be Buddhist or have previous meditation experience. Come as you are, learn at your own pace and share in a community centered on peace and compassion.
