Buddhist Resources in San Diego County
In the vast Buddhist regions of Asia, before modern times, communication was difficult and slow, and many different languages were spoken. Hence regional and national Buddhist traditions grew up, in varying degrees of isolation from one another. Today, for the first time in history, we have the ability to study these many traditions side by side, thanks to translators, scholars, publishers and the Internet.
In San Diego County, our opportunities are even richer, because most of these traditions are represented here by living communities of practitioners.
Brief e-mailed bulletins are sent out at least once a month as we receive notice of upcoming events and news relevant to Buddhists in San Diego County. To read the latest bulletins, please see
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This site provides contact information for every Buddhist group in the County of which we are aware. If your group is not listed, please Mailto:jshawvan@yahoo.com with the information that you would like to appear here. The site is organized by the three great historical streams of Asian Buddhism:
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BUDDHIST BOOKS, ART AND ARTIFACTS --
Buddha's Light Bookstore -- Huge selection of books in all Buddhist traditions, as well as Buddhist art and artifacts. Open seven days a week, 10am to 6pm.
4538 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92116. Phone 619-298-2800
Tibet Gift House, 2889 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116. Phone 619-281-7888.
Jhampa Kalsang, Tibetan Astrologer, is available for individual readings by appointment.
* Reiki treatments with Cheryl Pema Dhechen Warner on selected Sundays, 2pm-6pm, at
the Tibet Gift House. Reiki treatments can help relax and alleviate stress, which encourages
healing and wellness. Reiki can also be of benefit to the sick or terminally ill. To schedule
your appointment, please call Cheryl at 760-214-1360 or visit
Buddha for You -- Buddhist and other artifacts from many Asian countries. Open Mon., Tues., Wed., Thurs., and Sat., 11am to 6pm. 6360 El Cajon Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92115. Phone 619-582-5000.
Shi-Ho Gallery -- Offering sacred artifacts, meditations and teachings that support a collective vision of the world's spiritual traditions with emphasis on Buddhism.
Honkyoku -- Zen meditation music from the temples of Japan
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BUDDHIST THERAPISTS --
Carole Meredith, M.F.T., Marriage and Family Therapist. For more information, see
Walt Rutherford, Ph.D., M.F.T., traditional and integrative psychotherapy, meditation training, and answering questions on Dharma practice. Call 858-442-6472. http://www.naturalchangesd.com
Dianne Sterling, Psy.D., mindfulness psychotherapy and Buddhist psychology. Call 760-635-9218
OTHER BUDDHIST HEALERS --
Brenda Ie-McRae, Hypnosis for Healing in Oceanside.
Regression Hypnotherapist, Life between Lives Regression Therapist. Call 760-845-4203.
Arsenio (Arie) Sierra, Pranic Healer and Reiki8 Healer, practicing in Chula Vista.
Call 619-476-7083 (home) or 619-894-1477 (cell).
Meggin Sullivan, O.M.D., L.Ac., practicing Classic Oriental Medicine and Herbology in Vista.
Tibetan Healing Center, 4115 Third Avenue, San Diego 92103.
Sondra M. Buschmann, Energy Treatments and Meditation
Marieta Darrah, Qigong and Tibetan Massage
Nirvair Khalsa, Kundalini Yoga, Past Life Integration, and Meditation
Dr. Lobsang Dhondup, Traditional Tibetan Medicine
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May any merit arising from this web site be dedicated to the liberation of all sentient beings.
A number of groups and events both in and outside of San Diego County may be found in
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