The Places We Meet

All of Shenzhen—and Beyond!—
is a Playground for The Laughing Buddha

In the early stages of planning The Laughing Buddha, we considered opening our own place. But in the spirit of the original Laughing Buddha, that jolly Wandering Monk, we finally decided that to have a brick-and-mortar location would be too limiting.

Instead, with the cooperation of local business owners, and taking liberal advantage of public space, we have planned our activities in a variety of venues.

Here are some of our places:

• Various Restaurants: Our popular "Vegetarians’ Night Out" series is held bi-monthly in Shenzhen's best vegetarian restaurants. A mix of Chinese (Buddhist), Indian, Thai, and other cuisines are shared by groups of The Laughing Buddha’s friends. See the Calendar for details.

• Historical and Cultural Sites in Shenzhen and Beyond: Dapeng Fortress and the Hakka Houses in Longgang; the Phoenix and Dragon Temples of Bao'an; the Nanshe Ancient Village of Dongguan; the Old Fort and Emperor's Tomb, with many other temples and sites within the Special Economic Zone: these and many more are the destinations of The Laughing Buddha’s "Day Trippers" and "Walk Shenzhen" programs.

• Museums and Performance Halls: The Laughing Buddha will invite our friends to a wealth of Exhibitions and Performances, often combined with a lunch or dinner opportunity. These outings will mix Chinese and foreign friends, allowing for cultural exchange.

See this month's Calendar page for details of events, places, and times.