Everyday Buddhist

Temple Affiliate Program

Empowering temples to share the Dharma with a modern, digital audience.

About the program

The Everyday Buddhist Temple Affiliate Program was created to support temples that want to expand their Dharma offerings in a way that’s simple, meaningful, and aligned with tradition. We know many sanghas — especially smaller or more rural ones — want to give their members access to high-quality Buddhist education, but may not have the time, staff, or tech resources to build it all from scratch.

Through this program, we provide temples with a free bundle of foundational courses, tools to support Ministerial Assistants, and a digital bridge to deepen study and connection outside the temple. We also share a portion of each membership back with our affiliate temples, helping them continue their important work.

Who it’s for

  • Established temples seeking to expand their reach

    You’ve been serving your local community with devotion and wisdom for years. Now, you're ready to extend your presence beyond your physical walls — reaching members who’ve moved away, those who are homebound, or seekers who have yet to walk through your doors. This program helps you do just that, while staying rooted in your core values and mission.

  • Smaller sanghas looking for digital resources

    Whether you're holding space for a small community or guiding a growing sangha with limited resources, you don’t have to do it all alone. This program is here to support you — not just with tools, but with partnership rooted in shared values. We understand the heart behind your efforts, and we’re here to help you offer consistent, high-quality teachings without sacrificing your time, energy, or vision. Together, we can make the Dharma more accessible, one step at a time.

  • Temples looking to share Dharma online, minus the tech hurdles

    You want your sangha to have more opportunities to deepen their understanding of the Dharma — even outside of in-person gatherings — but building a full online learning system isn’t realistic. Our program gives your members access to a rich library of teachings and resources that complement your temple’s offerings, so they can continue learning and growing without adding to your tech burden.

Temple Benefits

  • Your sangha will receive free access to a curated set of four introductory courses designed to give learners a strong foundation in Shin Buddhism. It’s a great way to deepen understanding, support newer members, and supplement the teachings you already offer.

  • We provide one year of free Everyday Buddhist memberships for your Ministerial Assistants and MA trainees, giving them access to tools, teachings, and resources that support their spiritual leadership and personal growth

  • As an affiliate, your temple receives a portion of every subscription that comes through your referral — allowing you to generate ongoing financial support in a way that aligns with your mission and values.

  • We highlight your temple on our website, helping more people find your community, connect with your offerings, and learn about your work. It’s visibility with heart — rooted in shared purpose.

How it works

1. Join as an Affiliate Temple

Complete a simple application to become an Everyday Buddhist affiliate — it’s free, and we’ll guide you every step of the way.

2. Share the Resources with Your Sangha

We provide a unique referral link and materials you can use to let your community know about the courses and membership benefits.

3. Members Enroll & Learn

Your sangha members get access to foundational Shin Buddhist courses, with additional support for your Ministerial Assistants and trainees.

4. Your Temple Benefits

You receive a portion of each membership, free promotion on our website, and the joy of offering more Dharma — without the extra burden.

FAQs

  • Temple Affiliate members receive 4 FREE courses from Everyday Buddhist’s online archive. Each course includes:

    • 3–6 video lectures that are curated and engaging

    • A discussion guide with helpful tips and sample questions

    • A bibliography for further study

  • Below you can find the course titles and summaries:

    1. The Journey Begins! – An introduction to Shin Buddhism that explores its place among world religions and helps you build a personal foundation for practice.

    2. Understanding | Amida Buddha – Explore how the idea of "Buddha" evolved into Amida as a symbol of the truth that inspired awakening—still present in our lives today and central to Pure Land practice.

    3. Understanding | Life of Shinran – Follow Shinran’s journey from monk to founder of Jodo Shinshu Buddhism, as he embraces Pure Land teachings and redefines Buddhist practice through personal experience and family life.

    4. Living | Chanting Sanbutsuge – Learn to chant the Sanbutsuge, a core Shin Buddhist text, while exploring its meaning and spiritual significance through guided practice.

  • Temple affiliate donations are handled automatically through the affiliated temple’s connected PayPal account. When a new member subscribes to Everyday Buddhist using your unique affiliate code, the donation is instantly and seamlessly routed to your temple—no manual tracking or follow-up required. It’s a simple way to create steady, passive income for your temple just by sharing the practice.

  • Yes, as mentioned above this is how we facilitate donations to affiliate temples.

  • The four free courses are a way to introduce your members to what Everyday Buddhist has to offer. They're just the beginning! We currently have over 50 courses in our growing archive, with more added regularly. A subscription gives your community full access to a wide range of Dharma messages, study materials, and opportunities to connect, learn, and grow together—both within and beyond the temple walls.

What People Are Saying

“There can be a big gap between the truth level of Buddhism and those who are on the practical level.

If we cannot communicate this practical level of Shin Buddhism, how can we interest those who are seeking the Dharma and connect with them? That is our challenge as we strive to share our Shin Buddhist teachings with the world. To bring out the practical level that leads to the truth level.”

— Bishop Reverend Marvin Harada at the BCA Town Hall

Become an Affiliate

Curious about what’s next? We’d love to connect.

Have more questions? Email our team at affiliate@everydaybuddhist.org