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A gentle introduction to sitting practice, breath awareness and the quiet joy of simply being present.
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We believe in Buddha
A Sanctuary of Peace and Awakening
Welcome to DhammaCaKraTra Buddhist Center. We are an Indonesian Buddhist community in Southern California, creating a peaceful and welcoming home for all who seek wisdom, compassion and mindfulness.
Our community
An Indonesian Buddhist community in Southern California
DhammaCaKraTra — “the foundation of the turning wheel of the Dhamma” — began in 2000 as a small gathering of Indonesian Buddhists in Los Angeles. Today we are a nonprofit community with our own temple in Rancho Cucamonga.
Our services, celebrations and study circles are rooted in the Theravada tradition and open to everyone. We gather to chant, meditate, learn the Dhamma and care for one another — with loving-kindness as the foundation of everything we do.
Sīla
Samādhi
Prajñā
Mettā
Temple activities
Pathways to practice
From weekly services to festivals and Dhamma study, there are many ways to join the life of the temple.
Buddhism courses
Dhammapada study, Dhamma discussions and classes for children and youth — a steady path of learning.
Study the DhammaOngoing programs
Weekly services, chanting, community meals, social activities and the everyday practice of showing up for one another.
Join a programSpecial events
Vesak, Kathina, Holi and other celebrations that gather the community around generosity, culture and joy.
See our festivals
Control your mind, let go of attachment,
and live with balance and awareness.
The Buddha
Read our storyWhy choose DCT
Rooted in the Dhamma,
held by community
At DhammaCaKraTra, we welcome all who seek inner peace, wisdom and compassion — whether you are beginning your spiritual journey or deepening a lifelong practice.
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Authentic teachings
Guided by Buddhist monks and rooted in the Theravada tradition, our practice stays close to the early teachings.
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A warm community
An Indonesian Buddhist family in Southern California, open to friends and supporters from every background.
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A place to belong
Weekly services, festivals, Dhamma study and youth activities — a full life of practice, culture and service.
Get involved
Ways to participate
Practice, study and serve alongside a community that cares.
Join our community
Register as a member, receive news of services and find your place in the DCT family.
Become a member
Support the temple
Your generosity sustains the temple, supports the monks and keeps our programs open to all.
Offer dana
Study the Dhamma
Download Buddhist eBooks on meditation, the Theravada and Mahayana texts, and Buddhist history.
Visit the library
A quiet film
Step inside our temple
Chants, offerings and community life at DhammaCaKraTra.
Visual journey
Glimpses of our community
Small moments from the temple — shared practice, culture and friendship.
In their words
Experiences on the path
“I feel very lucky to have DCT as my spiritual practice in Buddhism, and I also gain tremendous happiness when I am contributing my skills and volunteer work to support the Buddha Sasana in the US.”
From the blog
Dhamma reflections & temple news
Teachings, celebrations and updates from our community.
A Perfect Brightness of Hope
Hope in the Buddhist life is not wishful thinking. It is the quiet confidence that change is possible.
Read teachingShould I Believe in Buddha?
The Buddha did not ask for blind belief. He invited us to investigate, practise and see for ourselves.
Read teachingI Will Not Reject My Faith in God
Many people come to Buddhism without leaving the faith they grew up in. The Dhamma is a path of practice, not a loyalty test.
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