The birth of Giao Long Monastery arose not from ambition, but from Bodhicitta the awakened heart that vows to live and act for the liberation of all beings.
Guided by Venerable Huỳnh Anh Hải, the monastery was envisioned as a sanctuary where learning becomes a path of awakening, and compassion finds expression through service.
With deep reverence for the teachings of the Buddha and the living tradition of Tibetan wisdom, Grand master Huỳnh Anh Hải devoted his life to creating a place where modern seekers could reconnect with the timeless truth to study deeply, to meditate sincerely, and to serve selflessly.
The founding of Giao Long was not merely the establishment of a school, but the unfolding of a vow, a compassionate offering to the world, where wisdom, love, and service interweave to heal both the individual and society.
Today, every stone, every hall, every breath of this monastery carries that same vow to nurture minds, open hearts, and walk together toward awakening.
On the peaceful lands near Lake Tahoe, surrounded by clear waters and whispering pines, Giao Long Monastery & Institute stands as a meeting place of East and West, where the stillness of the Himalayas finds its echo in the freedom of America.
Here, learning is not a pursuit of knowledge alone, but a practice of awakening, where study and meditation merge into one living experience.
Our programs draw from the depth of Tibetan Buddhist wisdom, nurturing bodhicitta the heart’s aspiration for enlightenment for all beings.
Each day at Giao Long is a practice of compassion in action:
Monastics and students alike dedicate time to serve the elderly, offer care to the vulnerable, and bring light to places shadowed by suffering. We believe education is not merely to understand the world, but to transform it through presence, kindness, and mindful service.
To study here is to walk the Middle Path to cultivate clarity of mind, gentleness of heart, and courage to act with compassion in the world.
Giao Long Monastery & Institute where learning becomes meditation, and service becomes prayer.
GIAO LONG MONASTERY
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