Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia, Philadelphia

#490 among attractions in Philadelphia

Temple, Buddhist architecture

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The Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia is a Tibetan Buddhist temple located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center was founded in 1991 by Geshe Losang Samten, a sand mandala artist who served as an attendant to the 14th Dalai Lama. ()

Coordinates: 39°58'7"N, 75°8'52"W

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954 N Marshall StCenter City (East Poplar)Philadelphia United States

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Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franklin Music Hall, Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Arch Street Theatre, Mural Arts Program.

0.7 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Franklin Music Hall, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Franklin Music Hall is a beacon of live entertainment nestled in the heart of Philadelphia, United States. Known for its vibrant atmosphere and eclectic lineup of performances, this theatre has become a staple in the city's cultural landscape.
0.5 miS
Former home of the storied author
Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, Philadelphia
13 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Philadelphia lies the Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site, a museum dedicated to one of America's most iconic and enigmatic literary figures. This historic site is where the master of macabre lived from 1843 to 1844 and penned some of his...
1.1 miSW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Arch Street Theatre, Philadelphia
29 min walk • The Arch Street Theatre in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during the 19th century, was one of the three main Philadelphia theaters for plays; the other two were the Walnut Street Theatre and the Chestnut Street Theatre.
1 miW
Museum, Art gallery
Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia
27 min walk • The City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program is an anti-graffiti mural program in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, in the United States.
0.9 miS
Museum, Theater, Art gallery
Painted Bride Art Center, Philadelphia
24 min walk • The Painted Bride Art Center, sometimes referred to informally as The Bride, is a non-profit artist-centered performance space and gallery particularly oriented to presenting the work of local Philadelphia artists, which presents dance, jazz, world, folk and electronic music...
0.7 miNW
Theater, Italianate architecture
Edwin Forrest House, Philadelphia
19 min walk • The Edwin Forrest House is a historic house and arts building at 1346 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Built in 1853–54, it was from 1880 until 1960 home to the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, at one time one of the nation's largest art schools for women.
~1080 ftSW
Church
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia
6 min walk • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception is a Ukrainian Catholic cathedral located in the Poplar neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It is the seat for the Archeparchy of Philadelphia.
0.4 miSE
Neighbourhood
Northern Liberties, Philadelphia
11 min walk • Northern Liberties is a neighborhood in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Prior to its incorporation into Philadelphia in 1854, it was among the top 10 largest cities in the U.S. in every census from 1790 to 1850.
0.9 miS
Theater
Cabaret Red Light, Philadelphia
24 min walk • Cabaret Red Light was a theater group based in Philadelphia that performed vaudeville, burlesque, spoken word and puppet theater, set to original music by The Blazing Cherries. In their first season, between November 2008 and July 2009, Cabaret Red Light staged the series "The Seven Deadly Sins".
0.6 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Union Transfer, Philadelphia
17 min walk • Union Transfer is a music venue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The venue opened as a joint venture between The Bowery Presents and R5 Productions. Union Transfer first opened to the public on September 21, 2011.
0.7 miE
Street, Art museum, Museum
Girard Avenue, Philadelphia
19 min walk • Girard Avenue is a major commercial and residential street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. For most of its length it runs east–west, but at Frankford Avenue it makes a 135-degree turn north. Parts of the road are signed as U.S. Route 13 and U.S. Route 30.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia?

Nearby attractions include National Shrine of St. John Neumann, Philadelphia (5 min walk), Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Philadelphia (6 min walk), Olde Kensington, Philadelphia (7 min walk), James R. Ludlow School, Philadelphia (8 min walk).

How to get to Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia by public transport?

The nearest stations to Chenrezig Tibetan Buddhist Center of Philadelphia:

Tram

Girard Avenue & 7th Street • Lines: 15 (4 min walk)

Metro

Girard • Lines: Bsl, Mfl (17 min walk)
Fairmount • Lines: Bsl (18 min walk)

Train

Temple University (23 min walk)
Jefferson Station (32 min walk)

Bus

Greyhound Terminal (31 min walk)