Service: The Three Marks of Existence in Buddhism with Rev. Kusala Bhikshu and Rev. Dr. Betty Stapleford
Day and Time
Sunday Dec 15, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMDetails
These three marks are core beliefs of Buddhists, along with the Four Noble Truths and the Noble
Eightfold Path. The Three marks – Impermanence, Dissatisfaction and Not-Self.
BIO - Kusala Bhikshu is an American born monk ordained in the Zen Buddhist Tradition of Vietnam, he lives and works at the International Buddhist Meditation Center in the Korea town section of Los Angeles. Rev. Kusala is a member of the Buddhist-Roman Catholic Dialogue of Los Angeles and 'MID' Monastic Interreligious Dialogue, a Benedictine Confederation to promote and support dialogue between Christian monastic men and women and followers of other religions. He has been active as a community volunteer for two decades, with volunteer work at the California State Prison for Men, the Los Angeles Central Juvenile Hall, the Garden Grove Police Department, and as Buddhist Chaplain for the University Religious Conference at U.C.L.A. In 2005 Kusala Bhikshu was awarded the 'Los Angeles Mayor's Certificate of Appreciation' for his interfaith and inter-religious community service. In July of 2024 his book was published – “Urban Dharma – 20 years of Buddhist stories from an LA City Monk.” – www.urbandharma.info
Parking is available on the street in front of the church. In addition, there are a limited number of parking spaces behind the church in the alley-way. A handicap accessible entrance with an electric lift is available on the east side of the building next to the side entrance.