Dinh Quang Buddhist Temple, Springfield MO

Dinh Quang Temple is a member of the Midwest Sangha of Vietnamese Buddhist Temples, with communities in twelve states from Texas to Michigan. Our abbot, the Venerable Thich Thong Chanh, is of the 43rd generation of the Lâm Tế (Linji) lineage of Vietnamese Thien (Zen). We have services in both Vietnamese and English languages. Our Vietnamese-speaking services (on Sunday mornings at 10:30 a.m.) refl

ect our temple’s lineage and culture, with a blend of Pure Land and Zen Buddhism. This reflects our community’s need for a place to preserve and celebrate Vietnamese Buddhist culture, language, and practice. Our English-speaking services (chanting and meditation, followed by Dharma class, on Sunday mornings at 9 a.m. are ecumenical, reflecting our community’s need for a place for people from diverse Buddhist backgrounds to encourage one another to practice with the Buddha’s teachings. We also welcome those of other faiths and no faith, without expectation of conversion and with mutual respect for our shared goal of cultivating wisdom and compassion. Both Vietnamese- and English-speaking services share a commitment to practicing the Buddha’s teachings through study, chanting, meditation, ceremonies, and holiday celebrations under the guidance of our Venerable Thay. Our English-speaking services are also available online. We livestream most chanting and meditation services to our page, and our Dharma classes are typically available through Google Meet. We are also a participating temple in the Dharma Teacher Order, which provides online instruction leading to a Certificate in Buddhist Studies.