Projects

Rising from a verdant meadow with a Bodhi tree planted to the west, we are going to build a replica of the holy Mahabodhi temple. This place, where the Buddha attained enlightenment, will inspire all who see it to find refuge in the gentle path of peace and compassion. As you walk the path from our Great Prayer Wheel to the upper part of our land and you will encounter this venerable stupa, an icon of peace rising from an open meadow. Standing more than thirty feet tall, we will build a replica of the most holy Buddhist pilgrimage site in India. more...

In 2008 Land of Medicine Buddha received its green certification, by operating the center in a sustainable way we affirm our commitment to conserve the precious land for the future. The annual expenditure for the upkeep of the land which includes numerous objects of worship, gardens, pathways, and labor for building maintenance costs in excess of $36,000. more...

It has been almost 20 years since Land of Medicine Buddha was named, and since that time an immense amount of creativity, effort, devotion and generosity, has gone into creating the wonderland that you see today. The buildings that house our guests and collections of holy objects are in need of care that has been long delayed because of financial constraints. We feel it is time for us to focus on repairing the infrastructure of our center which supports our ability to invite practitioners to retreat and attend teachings in this sacred place. more...

Winding through a California redwood forest, Land of Medicine Buddha's Eight Verses Pilgrimage Trail offers people the opportunity to meditate on thought transformation in a peaceful and picturesque outdoor setting. Each verse is spaced throughout a 15 to 20 minute walk that begins in a beautiful, sunny meadow and meanders through the redwood forest. more...