Welcome to Hsi Lai Subchapter!
Harmony and Co-Existence, Galloping Towards Success!
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Meet The Subchapter Family
Meet The Subchapter Family
We are committed to spreading the Buddha's teachings through service, education, and cultural exchange. Through events, classes, and gatherings, we cultivate opportunities for growth and development as a community. Our goal is to nurture inner peace and awareness, offering stability in a world that often feels unstable.
By coming together, we foster a supportive space where individuals connect through shared values and goals based on the Buddha's teachings. The community aspect is essential, as it cultivates mutual support and accountability, encouraging each of us to grow in wisdom and compassion while contributing to the well-being of all beings.
The BLIA Hsi Lai Subchapter is dedicated to spreading the Buddha's teachings through service, education, and cultural exchange, promoting personal growth and the well-being of all. By joining, you connect with a global network of subchapters united by the mission of Humanistic Buddhism.
Our Upcoming Events
Our Upcoming Events
Reclaiming Your Life
Reclaiming Your Life
Reclaiming Your Life is a 6-session mindful living circle for moving beyond stress, busyness, and digital overload. Through meditation, Dharma discussion, and practical Buddhist wisdom, participants will reconnect with what matters most.
Saturdays | 8/8 – 9/12
Three Acts of Goodness School Fall Term
Three Acts of Goodness School Fall Term
Give your child a safe, nurturing place to grow in character, confidence, and compassion through the Three Acts of Goodness. Guided by the Buddha’s wisdom and Venerable Master Hsing Yun’s vision, TAG School supports mindful children and harmonious homes.
Term: September 20th - December 13th 2026
BLIA Cup Three Acts of Goodness Basketball Tournament
BLIA Cup Three Acts of Goodness Basketball Tournament
Registration Deadline: August 31
Join the inaugural BLIA Cup for 3-on-3 basketball, friendship, and the spirit of the Three Acts of Goodness. Recreational and competitive divisions.
Saturday, October 24 | 12:00–5:30 PM | Hsi Lai Center
October One-Day Buddhist Retreat
October One-Day Buddhist Retreat
Pause, refocus, and start afresh through Buddhist teachings, meditation, discussion, and mindfulness practice at Hsi Lai Temple.
Ages 16+ | Limited to 50 participants
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
FoGuang HuB Fall Classes
FoGuang HuB Fall Classes
Join us for meaningful Buddhist teachings, reflection, discussion, and community connection in a warm and supportive environment. New and returning participants are welcome.
Beginning Saturday, September 19
English Dharma Service
English Dharma Service
Saturdays, 11:00am-12:00pm
Our one-hour service includes bowing, chanting, walking and sitting meditation as well as a short Dharma talk. This is a comprehensive and holistic approach to Buddhist practice for beginners and seasoned practitioners alike. A brief introduction is provided beforehand to guide those unfamiliar with liturgical etiquette and the structure of the service. We welcome you, along with your family and friends, to join us to chant and hear the Buddha's teachings.
Moon Festival Event
Moon Festival Event
We gathered for rice ball making, tea, and a light offering. A meaningful day of connection, unity, and reflection.
Learn. Serve. Practice.
Learn. Serve. Practice.
A welcoming community of Dharma friends learning, serving, and growing together through Humanistic Buddhism.
VegRun at Whittier Narrows
VegRun at Whittier Narrows
VEGRUN 2026 brought our community together through meditation, yoga, and cycling, combining movement, mindfulness, and Humanistic Buddhism.
If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of Humanistic Buddhism, cultivate peace and compassion, and put these values into practice by serving others, we’d love for you to join our subchapter of BLIA. Together, we work to apply Buddhist teachings in everyday life, fostering a more harmonious world through community service, mindfulness, and shared growth.
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