
Purchase of Desert Zen Center – Chua Thien An (Lucerne Valley, CA)
The center was purchased in 1976 and was used for monthly meditation retreats by the members of the Long Beach Zen Monastery and the International Buddhist Meditation Center.
In 1982, the Venerable Thich An Giao and his Senior Disciple, Thich Tam Hien moved to the desert to take up permanent residence at the Center. At that time the temple was named Monjuji. Since then, a number of buildings have been erected, a number of monks trained and the service to the local community expanded.
At the first Grand Ordination at our temple, held in December of 1999, the Temple was renamed Chua Thien An in remembrance of the Most Venerable Thich Thien An, Roshi’s Vietnamese Master.
Today the Temple is a thriving Zen Center for Meditation, Retreats and much more….
Quan Am Statue Dedication


Bell Tower Dedication
Dedication of New Dharma Hall

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- 10989 Buena Vista Rd, Lucerne Valley, CA 92356
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