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The Community strives to introduce the values and philosophy of Humanistic Buddhism to the congregation and the community, by providing educational opportunities, sponsoring cultural events, engaging in charity work, and conducting religious and meditation services.

In this degenerate age the demon is strong and the Dharma is weak. Attached to machine technology, we lose our true self, lose the true way and cannot find true life and true direction of consciousness. This world is full of suffering, complications and fighting amongst us. Soon humanity will disappear by itself. Unable to witness this suffering, we rise up with vigor, establish Shim Gum Do and use the Buddha's Great Vow of Great Love and Great Compassion so that we may give the Bright Dharma to all ignorant beings. Shim is Buddha, which is clear like space. Gum is Dharma, which is the correct function of energy. Do is Sangha, which is Great Love and Great Compassion.

To work toward a fundamental shift in U.S. and international culture - from isolation, violence, and war to interconnectedness, nonviolence, and peace.

Serlingpa Meditation Center, located in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, offers weekly classes, daily prayers with meditation, workshops, and retreats.  Since Buddhist teachings and practices can be understood and applied by everyone, regardless of experience or religious background, anyone can find practical benefit at our classes, workshops, and events.

SMC offers many classes and events at branches throughout the New England area, including Jamaica Plain. Please check the class, retreat, and event menus on the website for more information.