The next Meet My Religious Neighbor open house is Sunday, May 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Pure Land of Iowa, located at 8364 Hickman Road in Clive.

Visitors will be able to tour the facilities of this new Buddhist temple, to meet its members, to learn about Buddhist philosophy, and to practice Buddhist meditation. Since the temple is home to a diverse community, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the unique arts and designs of all three major lineages of Buddhist traditions: Theravada, Mahayana, and Tibetan. Snacks and tea will be provided.

Pure Land of Iowa is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inner peace, compassion, harmony among people through diverse cultural events including arts and music, teachings on eastern philosophical views that encourage secular morality and improve personal happiness, and the practice of contemplative tradition for healthy body and mind.

Meet My Religious Neighbor is a monthly open-house series. Each open house allows the public the opportunity to tour a sacred space, learn how religion is practiced in it, and meet the congregation who worships there. For more information, contact Tim Knepper at tim.knepper@drake.edu.

 — Timothy Knepper, Professor of Philosophy