About DhammaCaKraTra

Our story

We are an Indonesian Buddhist community in Southern California.

DhammaCaKraTra — “the foundation of the turning wheel of the Dhamma” — began in October 2000, when a small group of Indonesian Buddhists welcomed Venerable Bhikkhu Sombat Pavitto Maha Thera to Los Angeles. Our first service was held on December 30, 2000, and the community has been gathering ever since.

On April 14, 2001, the community chose the name Kalyana Metta and formed its first leadership. In June 2001, Ven. Bhante Sombat gave the organization the name DhammaCakraTra. DCT became a registered organization in California on April 13, 2004, and was later approved by the IRS as a nonprofit organization.

Today DCT has a temple of its own at 8137 E. 9th Street in Rancho Cucamonga, with ample parking and approval to conduct public services. In February 2024 we also completed the purchase of a nearby house to serve as a kuti, the monks’ residence, less than 100 meters from the temple.

What we do

The DCT committee works to strengthen Dhamma knowledge and spiritual development for devotees and supporters through:

• Regular services on the second Saturday and fourth Sunday of each month
• Buddhist holy day celebrations, including Waisak and Kathina
• Paritta chanting and Dhammapada study
• Dhamma discussions and Buddhist courses
• Children’s and youth Dhamma classes
• Community meals, social activities and temple service

“Mettacittena — with loving-kindness.”

Our temple

8137 E. 9th Street, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730. Services are open to the public and lunch is provided at the temple. Whether you are new to Buddhism or have practiced for years, you are welcome here.

Read the full history of DCT · Sejarah dalam Bahasa Indonesia