Golden Buddha's Blessing
Steadfast Dharma Protection

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True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York was officially consecrated and inaugurated in New York in 1997 after years of careful planning and preparation. Under the personal guidance and consecration of Living Buddha Lian Sheng, the temple was formally established and has since become one of the principal True Buddha School Vajrayana Buddhist temples on the East Coast of the United States. On the day of the consecration, the sacred ceremony was conducted with great solemnity and dignity. It is believed that the blessings of the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Vajra Protectors, and Dakas and Dakinis permeated the Dharma realm, signifying the deep establishment of the Buddhadharma in this land. True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York is not only a symbol of the propagation of the True Buddha Vajrayana teachings but also a place dedicated to benefiting all sentient beings, allowing the Buddhadharma to take root, flourish, and continue to spread throughout the eastern United States.

Upholding the authentic lineage and traditions of the True Buddha School, the temple is committed to integrating spiritual cultivation with the propagation of the Buddhadharma. Throughout the years, it has regularly organized Dharma ceremonies, group practice sessions, empowerment ceremonies, and Buddhist education programs, guiding devotees to cultivate right faith, strengthen their spiritual resolve, and deepen their understanding of the Dharma. More than a place for Vajrayana practice and Buddhist study, the temple serves as a peaceful sanctuary where devotees find spiritual refuge, mutual support, and inner growth. Through its continuous Dharma propagation, compassionate service, and community outreach, True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York fosters virtuous connections, benefits countless beings, and embodies the harmonious union of compassion and wisdom, bringing peace, blessings, and spiritual fulfillment to all.

About Us

Our Founder
Living Buddha Lian Sheng

The Western True Buddha Assembly, Maha Twin Lotus Ponds, the Eighteen Mahapadmakumaras, the Holy Revered One Robed in White, the Holy Red Crown Vajra Master, the Secret Master of the Realm of Vajra-mantra, the Great Enlightened Founder of Ling Xian True Buddha School: the Illustrious Tantrika Sheng-Yen Lu.

There are two reasons why he is honored as "Living Buddha":

  1. Five million disciples worldwide all revere and address him as a living buddha.
  2. The state government of Washington State, USA, has also presented him with an award, respectfully addressing him as Living Buddha.


Religious Leader

Living Buddha Lian Sheng has undergone extensive spiritual training and attainment in Christianity, Taoism, Exoteric Buddhism, and Vajrayana Buddhism.


Artist & Author

The Lu Sheng-Yen Literary Collection chronicles Living Buddha Lian Sheng's spiritual journey from cultivation to enlightenment.

About Our Founder

Our Acharyas & Dharma Masters

The Acharyas and Dharma Masters of True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York uphold the lineage of the True Buddha School and are dedicated to propagating the Buddhadharma. Through Dharma ceremonies, sutra chanting, and Vajrayana practice, they guide devotees in overcoming obstacles, cultivating blessings and longevity, purifying body and mind, and advancing on the path to enlightenment.

釋蓮者上師
Abbot

Acharya Lian Zhe serves as the Abbot of True Buddha Diamond Temple of New York. As a Dharma successor in the authentic lineage of the True Buddha School under the Root Lineage Guru, Living Buddha Lian Sheng, he has devoted many years to the propagation of the True Buddha Vajrayana teachings for the benefit of all sentient beings. Guided by compassion and the Bodhisattva spirit, Acharya Lian Zhe presides over Dharma ceremonies and Vajrayana practices, expounds the Buddhadharma, and provides spiritual guidance to devotees. Through his dedicated service, he helps practitioners overcome obstacles, cultivate blessings and longevity, and deepen their spiritual practice.

釋蓮䁎法師

Temple Administrator

釋蓮蕾法師

Guest Relations Officer

釋蓮舜法師

Our Services

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Dedicated Homa Fire Offering

Pray for protection, blessings, wisdom, and peace through a Homa Fire Offering.

Kṣitigarbha Hall Memorial Tablet Enshrinement

Offer prayers for ancestors and departed loved ones through Kṣitigarbha Hall memorial tablets.

Funeral Chanting Service

Offer sutra chanting for the deceased, praying for liberation and a favorable rebirth.

Short-Term Light Offering

Light an offering lamp to pray for wisdom, blessings, and a bright future.

Sponsor the Yellow Jambhala Hall

Sponsor the Yellow Jambhala Hall and pray for prosperity, abundance, and lasting blessings.

Sponsor the Vajrasattva Purification Hall

Support the Vajrasattva Purification Hall to purify negative karma and cultivate inner transformation.

Annual Tai Sui Thanksgiving & Welcoming Ceremony

Pray for peace, protection, and harmony through the Tai Sui Thanksgiving & Welcoming Ceremony.

Charitable Giving

Participate in acts of charity, spreading compassion and creating virtuous connections.

Dharma Ceremonies

Participate in regular Dharma ceremonies to cultivate blessings, wisdom, and benefit all beings.

Group Dharma Practice

Practice the True Buddha Vajrayana teachings together, supporting one another on the path to enlightenment.



  Opening Hours

We warmly welcome devotees and visitors from all walks of life to visit our temple, offer incense, pay homage to the Buddhas, and receive the blessings of the Buddhadharma.

Our temple is open daily from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Eastern Time).
Buddha Offering Ceremony

Held at 11:00 AM on each Buddha's Birthday, and on the 1st and 15th days of the first lunar month.

The Four Preliminary Practices

Weekly on Saturdays at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time), conducted onsite and via Zoom.

Guru Yoga Practice

Weekly on Sunday at 2:00 PM (Eastern Time), conducted onsite and via Zoom.

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