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The Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Association · Gardena, CA

Gia Đình Phật Tử Anôma

A Sunday program for Vietnamese-American kids: formation, Buddhist teachings, and age-group time.

Sundays · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM · 14867 Spinning Ave.

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GĐPT Anôma members in blue uniforms with the chapter banner

Sunday handout

Sunday schedule

Sundays · 9:00 AM–2:00 PM

Thiếu set up

Teen members arrive early to set up the hall before class.

Vietnamese class starts

Main morning block. Bring kids a few minutes before 9:00.

Break

Snack / rest. Water bottle helps.

Cleanup

The chapter cleans up before the ceremony.

Ceremony

Ceremony / liturgy block.

Lunch

Lunch starts around 12:30, sometimes closer to 1:00.

Finish

Pick up by 2:00 unless a leader told you otherwise.

Members wear the blue uniform (áo lam). Guests: neat clothes, closed-toe shoes, water bottle.

Program

Coming up

8 events

Schedule

  • Sun, Jul 26, 2026

    Picnic Day

    During Sunday program · Polliwog Park

  • Fri, Aug 14, 2026 – Sun, Aug 16, 2026

    Teen and leader camping

    Multi-day — details from the chapter lead · Announced by chapter

  • Sun, Sep 6, 2026

    Labor Day weekend — no school

    No school · Center closed

  • Sun, Sep 20, 2026

    Vu Lan (Parents’ Day)

    During Sunday program · Anôma · Gardena

  • Sun, Oct 18, 2026

    Mid-Autumn Festival

    3:00 PM–8:00 PM · Park (location announced by chapter)

  • Sun, Nov 22, 2026

    Academic encouragement awards

    During Sunday program · Anôma · Gardena

  • Sun, Nov 29, 2026

    Thanksgiving — no school

    No school · Center closed

What a child does on Sunday

They line up, move a little, then spend the morning in their age group. Not a lecture hall. Younger kids sing and play; teens dig into lessons and skills. Parents can wait in the hall or help when asked.

What to wear

Members wear the blue uniform (áo lam). Guests: neat clothes, closed-toe shoes, water bottle.

Age groups

Three age groups — Đồng (Oanh Vũ), Thiếu, Thanh — plus the adult leaders. Bi – Trí – Dũng is shared; Sunday looks different by group.

Oanh Vũ

Ages 6–12 (Đồng)

Youngest group — songs, games, stories, and simple Buddhist lessons. Motto: Hòa · Tin · Vui. Learn in small flocks (đàn).

Thiếu Nam / Thiếu Nữ

Ages 13–17 (Thiếu)

Teen group — deeper Buddhist study, team skills, service, and camps. Ranks: Hướng Thiện → Chánh Thiện.

Thanh Nam / Thanh Nữ

Ages 18+ (Thanh)

Young adults training beside leaders: run activities, mentor younger groups, keep Sunday rhythm.

Huynh Trưởng

Trained adult leaders

Adult leadership team — plan Sundays, teach by age group, watch safety, talk with parents. Not an age group: adults who completed training camps (Lộc Uyển and up).
Age groups

Notes for families

  • Uniform order window

    New members: measure your child this Sunday. Orders close the following Sunday.

  • Parking on busy Sundays

    Use the side lot first. Do not block the fire lane. Drop younger kids at the hall door, then park.

Show up once

Bring your child a little before 9:00. Tell the door lead it’s your first Sunday. Stay through the morning; pick up by 2:00. Ask about fees, uniforms, and which age group fits.

Text the chapter lead with your child’s name and age.

How to join [email protected]