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Plant a Seed.
Grow Compassion. Spread Peace.

We believe every act of kindness plants a seed that can grow into a more compassionate society.

Our Mission

By cultivating ethics, meditation, and ancient Buddhist wisdom, we plant seeds of compassion that nourish the community and support practitioners’ spiritual growth. Our initiative strengthens the Sangha, welcomes interfaith learning and dialogue, and brings people together to put compassion into practice through meaningful action and deeper connection.

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Rooted in Georgia. Connected to the World.

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Georgia offers a powerful intersection of access, history, diversity, and faith. Hartsfield-Jackson connects the region to more than 150 U.S. and 70 international destinations, making it a location ripe for progress and positive change.

 

As the historic heart of the Civil Rights Movement, Atlanta the capital of Georgia, carries a legacy of faith communities helping advance social change. Today, the region has an established interfaith ecosystem spanning many religious traditions.

 

In the American South—where tradition, rapid change, faith, culture, and increasingly diverse communities meet—Georgia creates a meaningful place to plant a seed: a home for Buddhist practice that can build bridges across faiths, cultures, and communities.

Emory University interfaith students learn about Buddhist practices and their purpose.

Dharma Gatherings

  • Georgia Buddhist Camp (Overnight)
    Georgia Buddhist Camp (Overnight)
    Fri, Nov 13
    Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center
    Nov 13, 2026, 4:00 PM – Nov 15, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center, 720 FFA FHA Camp Rd, Covington, GA 30014, USA
    Join GBC on November 13–15 Buddhist meditation retreat to cultivate loving-kindness, compassion, equanimity, and joy. All ages and experience levels welcome. Register today https://forms.gle/p823RQ3MWqdD8psT7
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  • Blessings for Buford Highway
    Blessings for Buford Highway
    8 days to the event
    Sat, Nov 21
    Asian Square + Northeast Plaza
    Nov 21, 2026, 9:45 AM – 1:45 PM
    Asian Square + Northeast Plaza, 5150 US-23, Doraville, GA 30340
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  • Pilgrimage to Nepal this winter break with Venerable Priya
    Pilgrimage to Nepal this winter break with Venerable Priya
    37 days to the event
    Mon, Dec 21
    Dec 21, 2026, 12:00 AM – Dec 28, 2026, 12:00 PM
    Kathmandu, Kathmandu, Bagmati Province 44600, Nepal
    Join us for a guided pilgrimage to Nepal this winter break. 🪷 Led by Venerable Priya Sraman, this 8-day spiritual journey will take place between December 21, 2026, and December 28, 2026.
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  • Compassion in Action: An Evening with the nuns from Sravasti Abbey Monastery
    Compassion in Action: An Evening with the nuns from Sravasti Abbey Monastery
    Nov 11, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
    GP Meditation @wQuang Minh Temple, 1168 Benteen Ave SE Atlanta, Georgia 30312
    Together, they’ll explore what it means to move compassion beyond an idea and put it into action in our everyday lives and communities.
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  • Interfaith Prayer Service with Phra Maha Dam Phommasan
    Interfaith Prayer Service with Phra Maha Dam Phommasan
    Oct 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
    The Carter Center, 453 John Lewis Freedom Pkwy NE, Atlanta, GA 30307, USA
    RSVP here: https://tinyurl.com/2e9eah3m
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Let Generosity Bloom

Help us spread seeds of compassion! Donate to help pay for marigold seed packets we will share with others, inspiring small acts of kindness and generosity in our communities. The goal is $400.

Current Needs

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Event Support

Help us organize and manage our community gatherings. From logistics to volunteer coordination, your presence makes our Dhamma events accessible and meaningful.

Share your Expertise

Offer your unique skills—whether it’s legal support, driving, filmmaking, project planning, and more—to help our teachers and make our events possible.

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