From West to East

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Theravada Monks

View Theravadan monks doing every day things.

78 Photos

 
Meditation Group

View pictures from our weekly meditation group.

33 Photos

 
Bhante Kassapa

Pictures of Bhante Kassapa in Dallas

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Temple Lion-Dragon Dancers

The Lion-Dragon Dance troupe from Buu Mon Buddhist Temple in Port Arthur Texas

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Dharma Brothers

These are influential Buddhist Monk's I have had the honor to come to know.

44 Photos

 
International Images of the Buddha

These are Buddha images from all over the world.

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Bhante Kassapa Bhikkhu Odination

Bhikkhu Ordination and the Sangha of monks.

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A New Monk

These images are a recent ordination for the temple in Dallas

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People of Dallas

People of the Dallas Temples Mainly from the Fort Worth Area. These are the people, kitchen staff, builder, temple helpers and youth and dragon dance troupes.

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Kassapa's Bonsai Garden

These images are from the Bonsai Green House at Buu Mon Buddhist Temple. Most of the little trees are young but there are a few older specimens. The plants are available for a donation to the temple. The monies raised will benefit the Meditation Group as well as Buu Mon Temple.

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AmeriCorps Visits Buu Mon Temple

Two groups of AmeriCorps young people; A group from Maryland and another from Denver showed the people and monks of Buu Mon Buddhist Temple what real American Volunteer Spirit is all about. They work tirelessly and with a great deal of comradeship and energy to help transform the Lotus, Water Lily, and Bamboo Gardens into shape for the upcoming Lotus and Bamboo festival held on June 7 and 8. We the monk's and staff offer our profound appreciation for all the efforts afforded us by these young people. May each of you be Blessed. BK

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Parents Day at Buu Mon Le Vu Lan

Parents Day celebrated at Buu Mon Temple for 2007. Each Year the temple celebrates the Buddhist Holiday of [Ullambana] or Parents day.

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Dragon and Lion Dancers 2009

The Dragon and Lion Dancers represent the Buu Mon Temple in the community by doing a dragon and lion dance to local businesses and restaurants. They are a group of dedicated young men who display talent, comradeship and dedication.

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Festivals

Pictures from various festivals at Buu Mon Temple.

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Lotus Blossoms

These are Lotus Flower images from the Lotus Gardens at Buu Mon Buddhist Temple

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bamboo

These are Pictures of the many Bamboo species founf at Buu Mon Buddhist Temple.

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  • 1 Joni Villemez-Comeaux // Sep 18, 2007 at 5:16 pm

    Woooo Hoooooooooo!!

    Cool site…….you have a picture of a VERY handsome man in a blue shirt……can ya give me the scoop on him………

    Love, Joni

  • 2 Karen Schlosser // Sep 30, 2007 at 2:48 pm

    This website is very peaceful and wonderful. Makes a person no matter how he or she is feeling at the time….. just feel better for having been here…

  • 3 Bhante Kassapa // Oct 2, 2007 at 3:52 pm

    Hello Joni, that handsome man would be your husband! This is why we love you here, your zany!

  • 4 Bhante Kassapa // Oct 2, 2007 at 3:54 pm

    Dear Karen, Your words convey my thoughts. Thanks so much!

  • 5 Estella Chavez // Oct 6, 2007 at 10:53 am

    Thank you for sharing your poetry with us and most importantly for reminding us of the peacefulness we can find in the beauty of nature that surrounds us which we tend to forget exists. Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your journey.

  • 6 Bhante Kassapa // Nov 26, 2007 at 11:25 pm

    Estella,

    It is so important to acknowledge the importance of nature and the people around us, nature keeps us grounded and the simple beauty can be appreciated by all of us. Thank you for you kind words, May every good blessing be yours.

  • 7 ren brumfield // Dec 5, 2007 at 6:45 pm

    K, your website is a flower…(smile). -Ren

  • 8 Bhante n. Kassapa Bhikkhu // Dec 7, 2007 at 10:52 pm

    Ren,
    Thanks, I enjoy your photography and have made an attempt to take a few myself, I will be sending them to you. Hope you enjoy! BK

  • 9 Nate // Jan 17, 2008 at 11:19 am

    Thank you for dropping by my site/blog and a big thank you for such a great page. The design and colors are very peaceful and tranquil. Like another person says, just being here feels good! :)

  • 10 Dwayne Trahan // Feb 15, 2008 at 12:12 am

    I am a friend fo Jay and Joni. I was at their house when you came by. I just saw your interview on Channel 6 and you did a fantastic job. Hope to be seeing you soon, want to learn more about the bonsai.

  • 11 michael morton // Jul 20, 2009 at 7:48 am

    may Buddha Place his compassionate hand of protection over you and keep you safe from harm

  • 12 Bhante Kassapa Bhikkhu // Jul 20, 2009 at 3:07 pm

    Many Blessings Michael. I wish you peace.

    BK

  • 13 mario gonzales // Dec 10, 2009 at 12:21 am

    you have taught me so much and shown me so much kindness in the short amount of time that i have known you, that words cannot express how much of a wonderful person i think you are… i hope that with a little luck and i alot of hard work i can become a little more like you! thanks for all that you have done and all that you continue to do. i wish you peace also.

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