- Topic:
- BuddhismAsian American History
- Length:
- 6 hrs.
- Language:
- English
- Audio:
- Series Statement:
- The Many Branches, One Root series traces the histories and practices of a range of Buddhist traditions and communities in the greater Los Angeles area. Beginning in the early twentieth century, a succession of Buddhist traditions have put down roots in Los Angeles, each one providing spiritual s...
- Biographical Note:
- Immigrant from Sri Lanka. Buddhist monk in the Theravada and Mahayana traditions, founder of the Los Angeles Buddhist Union, and abbot of the Rosemead Buddhist Monastery.