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The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, Ukiah

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The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association (DRBA), formerly known as the Sino-American Buddhist Association, was founded by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in 1959. It was established as a state and federally approved non-profit religious and educational corporation for the purpose of bringing the orthodox teachings of the Buddha to the entire world.

In 1962, Master Hua accepted his disciples' invitation to come to America. In 1966 he set up an in-residence Buddhist study and practice center in San Francisco. In 1970 the center moved to larger quarters and became one of Northern California's foremost Buddhist centers, Gold Mountain Monastery.

Later the Association founded a number of other centers: The International Institute for the Translation of Buddhist Texts (1973), The Sagely City of Ten Thousand Buddhas in Talmage (1976), Gold Wheel Sagely Monastery in Los Angeles (1976), Gold Buddha Sagely Monastery in Vancouver (1984), Gold Summit Sagely Monastery in Seattle (1984), Avatamsaka Sagely Monastery in Calgary (1986), and Proper Dharma Buddhist Academy in Taiwan (1989). The Sagely City of Ten Thousand Buddhas also houses Dharma Realm Buddhist University, Developing Virtue Secondary School, and Instilling Goodness Elementary School.

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The Dharma Realm Buddhist Association (formerly the Sino-American Buddhist Association) was founded by the Venerable Master Hsuan Hua in the United States of America in 1959. Taking the Dharma Realm as its scope, the Association aims to disseminate the genuine teachings of the Buddha throughout the world. The Association is dedicated to preserving the Sangha tradition by training and ordaining monks and nuns, by guiding lay people who wish to study Buddhism, by translating the Buddhist canon and propagating its teachings, by promoting education that instills in students a moral foundation and ethical behavior, and by bringing benefit and happiness to all beings. Its hope is that individuals, families, the society, the nation, and the entire world will, under the transforming influence of the Buddhadharma, gradually reach the state of ultimate truth and goodness.
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  • i love to come here . everytime they have meditation . it make me feel clear and peaceful , so i will recover again..here is the best place to find your self back. 
    i love to come here . everytime they have meditation . it make me feel clear and peaceful , so i will recover again..here is the best place to find your self back.  more »
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  • Stop here and pay respect to one of the most amazing traditions and religions. Was impressed to find such an incredible city hidden in this small town. You feel transported to the Far East once you cross its gates. The temple of the Ten Thousand Buddhas is worth a visit. I was there on a Sunday during a chanting ceremony. Lots of practicing Buddhists and Monks were there. Very peaceful and mystical. Such an oasis of calm, peace and tranquility tucked in the hills of Northern California.
  • A very calm and tranquil environment. So many different varieties of peacocks and pea hens. The gift store has some amazing collections and are not very pricey. People are really friendly here.

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