Urgent Update for the Dharma Service on March 21, 2026

Dear Dharma Friends,

We hope you are all doing well and enjoying the early signs of spring. We would like to share an important notice for those planning to attend the service at the temple. 

The Glenside St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on March 21. Due to the parade, several streets around the temple will be closed, and parking may be limited.

According to the organizers:
“Respectfully, we ask that you not park along the parade route between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, as vehicles may be subject to citation or towing. Roads along the parade route will be inaccessible, and you may not be able to exit your driveway. If you have any questions, please contact us at SPD19038@gmail.com. There is no rain date for this event.”

To learn more about the event, click here.
https://spd19038.com/2026-parade-1

If you are planning to attend the service this Saturday March 21, we recommend arriving earlier than usual and allowing extra time for parking. You may need to park a few blocks away and walk.

Please refer to the attached map for the parade route. Abington Ave and part of Parkdale Ave will be affected. Kindly check any posted parking restrictions to avoid inconvenience.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

With palms together,
Ministers
Won Buddhism of Philadelphia

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