Welcome to

Ames Buddhist Mahasangha

American Zen

Ames Buddhist Mahasangha is an ecumenical American Buddhist sangha (with primarily Korean Soen and Vietnamese Thiền lineage roots). As a modern American sangha, we vow to act with compassion, wisdom and equity, to share resources, and to build relationships that empower liberation from dukkha.  We are based in Ames, Iowa, but include members across the country.




What’s Happening

Buddhist Study Group

2nd and 4th Sundays, 4:30–6pm Central, hybrid in-person and Zoom.  We are currently doing a 'back-to-basics' set of discussions about core teachings in Buddhism.  All are welcome.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 Hyland Avenue, Ames IA 50014

Join online at https://bit.ly/3mT7nc9 (or call 312-626-6799, meeting ID: 204 489 222)

Zoom link and schedule available at Schedule of Events | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (uufames.org)

Weekly Meditation Practice

Sundays 6–7pm Central, hybrid in-person and Zoom. This group practices mindfulness and sitting meditation practices from a range of contemplative traditions. Beginners are always welcome!

We are currently doing different practices each week, led by different teachers.  On September 10, we will begin studying the book, Finding the Freedom to Get Unstuck and be Happier by Ven. Douglas Cheolsoeng Gentile.  The book is available at Dog-Eared Books in Ames, or any online bookstore.

Where: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames, 1015 Hyland Avenue, Ames IA 50014

Join online: https://bit.ly/3mVpwGq (or call 312-626-6799, meeting ID: 258 912 292)

Zoom link and schedule available at Schedule of Events | Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Ames (uufames.org)


Latest Articles

Sitting Zen
By dgentile
06/01/2023 - 16:50

Although mindfulness meditation is simple in concept, it provides practice on many different skills at the…