Our story

Lankarama Buddhist Temple is a meditation learning center located in Los Angeles, California, USA. Our abbot is Venerable Thalangama Devananda (Bhante Devananda). Bhante always emphasizes that the temple is open to people of all religious beliefs, cultures and backgrounds.

The temple is a public meditation center and a spiritual place to find your peace, contentment, loving kindness and compassion.

May all beings be happy, and content. May all beings be free from suffering, fear, and anxiety, May all best wishes come true, May all living being remain healthy and peaceful.

Throughout the years, we have been blessed with opportunities to serve the community, to conduct regular weekly meditations and monthly retreats. The temple is a not-for-profit organization. You may kindly call the temple at 626-713-0775 for any inquiries.

Sabbe Satta Bhavanatu Sukhitata. May all beings be well, happy and peaceful.