The monks brought out little caesars pizza when Americans and non Vietnamese visited our temple. I…read moreappreciate the respect for other cultures.

This place is a great place to learn more about buddhism. They are all inclusive and welcome anyone…read morewho wants to try it out, learn more, or just observe. There are many monks who live on the premise and help take care of the property. The service is usually on Sundays starting at 10am and afterwards, they serve a vegetarian lunch for free as well. You leave your shoes outside on the front porch and men usually sit on the left and women on the right. For those that don't speak or understand Vietnamese, there are new awesome headphones you can wear to hear what everyone is saying translated into English. You can speak with the monks as some do speak in English. They also offer a class on Sundays that teach Vietnamese for anyone wanting to learn. It is mostly younger 2nd and 3rd generation Vietnamese kids, but anyone is welcome. This place has come a long way in the past 25 years or so from services being held in someone's living room to moving to this property on the corner of 30th and Emerson. It's expanded due to its very charitable group of followers. services and celebrations were held in an old garage and then finally a few years ago the new larger building was built. the property is beautiful mostly in the spring and summer time. any Vietnamese or buddhist holiday there is a special celebration and definitely worth coming to check out, especially Mother's day, Lunar New Years, Buddha's birthday, and the Fall Celebration. Just remember to bow your head out of respect to the buddha, the monks, and really anyone older than you. You'll notice with the sound of the gong it is usually a sign to bow down and pay your respects. They will understand if you don't but it's just the respectable thing to do when entering. The temple does great things for the vietnamese kids in the community and always accept donations, and are doing fundraising events. All food served there is vegetarian and during the large celebrations you can buy some to take home as well! Food is delicious and many times you won't even miss the meat.

Awesome customer service. Great company no upselling or gimmicks. I would recommend them in a…read moreheartbeat. Technician has great personal Skills and know their trade well

This is a wonderful dharma center, the teachings are offered in person in Indianapolis and on zoom…read more There is an active layperson sangha and we are extremely fortunate to have visits from a Rinpoche and receive teachings and initiations. We are also very fortunate to have our teacher Lobzang-la guiding us along the path.

The sangha (congregation) at the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center are very inviting and friendly…read more It's a tight-knit group, which can be intimidating, but all very friendly and willing to help newcomers learn the customs of the denomination as well as answer general questions. While not as impressive as the An Lac temple, the large central Buddha statue in the meeting room is very impressive and serene. The Center is a very peaceful place to meditate or pray. Many activities at the Center cost, which is one potential con vs other Buddhist options in the city. However, there are free prayer services offered if paying isn't really your thing. I'm not a Tibetan Buddhist--most of my Buddhism comes from Japan--but I found the basic principals of Mahayana Buddhism being well taught at the Center. One thing I personally REALLY love about this Center is that they treat Buddhism as a religion and not as an alternative to Pilates. I think every other Buddhist group in the city that I've interacted with is indifferent to the religious nature of Buddhism at best and often apologetic for it. Denominations of traditional Buddhism have as much pomp and circumstances as most denominations of traditional Christianity. Pretending that Buddhism is no different than Dale Carnegie has its place, but this is not that place. If you would like to openly and legitimately pray and meditate, the Dromtonpa Kadampa Buddhist Center is for you.

Amazing classes in a beautiful setting. The best place to learn about Buddhism and to meditate.read more

A welcoming community open to anyone interested in learning more about Zen Buddhism. The regular…read morepractice consists of sitting, walking and chanting meditation. They offer regular retreats

I have been meaning to come here for awhile for the Wednesday meditations. There is a sign on the…read morelawn and street parking which is generally plentiful when you come early. Everyone was very welcoming & kind. We start with some chanting, then about 20-30 minutes of silent meditation. And a walking meditation. I find that it really grounds me. I hope to join again sometime soon. It's nice to have a place to go and a community to meditate with.

I came to Bloomington for the day and chose to stop by this place. It was super peaceful, and the…read morescenery was great. I would definitely recommend this place if you want to learn about Tibetan buddhist culture, have a peaceful walk, or just to get out for the day.

My husband and I stopped here on a recent visit to Bloomington and wow, what a beautifully serene…read moreplace! You can only hear the leaves of the trees moving in the wind here. It's so very peaceful. We visited the gift shop where we were tended to by a zealously attentive gentleman, before we set off to wander a bit. There's much to see here - monuments and Buddhas and the prayer wheels and a whole lot of nature. I'll admit that even though we were told we could visit the monks on the temple, we felt too shy to visit, not wanting to disturb the monks, and because we hadn't studied up on protocols before pur visit. But even without meeting them, wandering the grounds is such a treat. Tip: make sure to bring some change or other offerings. Throughout the property you'll find Buddha statues where you may make an offering. I had limited change, so once I ran out, at the last Buddha I left a small citrine I happened to have in my pocket. I love this place and already feel it calling me back. It's so quiet and beautiful and peaceful. Highly recommend, very pleasant!

I've been attending the Kadampa Meditation Center for almost a year and I'm so grateful to have…read morethis place in my life. The meditations have helped me in many ways. They help me to reduce stress and to connect with my true, peaceful nature. The classes give such wisdom to apply to my problems, how to be more positive, and how to change the way I am in world. I encourage everyone to attend!

From the owner: KMC Bloomington is a Center for Modern Buddhism and meditation. We offer courses, retreats, and…read morein-depth study programs. Everyone is welcome, whether you have a casual interest or a devoted practice of meditation, please come and enjoy this space.

Anyone considering Kung Fu or Guitar instruction should definitely have (Sifu) Jason Argos on your…read moreshort list. I have studied many martial arts over the years and it isn't very often when you find someone that truly is a "Master" or "Sifu" (Kung Fu) of the art. My weekly visit to Sifu Argos for personal instruction in classical guitar and Kung Fu is like a trip to the library, everything I need to know is right there. Personally, this the right choice for me and is well worth the investment.

Sifu Argos provides both group and individual instruction in a variety of Kung Fu styles. In the…read morefew months that I have been his student, he has taken the time to get to know me and my goals, and has tailored the lessons to suit my interests and abilities. On top of that, he seems to genuinely care about my well being. He is knowledgeable about his art and has lots of entertaining stories about the masters he studied with and about his own experiences. I highly recommend Sifu Argos as an instructor for Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qi Gong, etc.