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Tam Bao Buddhist Temple is located at 16933 East 21st Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It is
on the north side of 21st Street, roughly halfway between South 161st East Avenue and Lynn Lane, and
about 1.5 miles east of Eastland Mall.
From I-44, take the 161st East Avenue exit. At the stop sign just south of the QuikTrip, turn right, then take your first left onto 161st. Continue two miles to 21st Street and turn left. The temple will be about 1/2 mile, on your left. From Rt 169, take the 21st Street exit and travel east on 21st Street about 4 miles. Click here to see a MapQuest map showing the temple location, or for alternate driving directions. Visiting the Temple
English language services are held on Sundays, beginning promptly at 9:00am and lasting for
about an hour. All are welcome!
The Temple is the larger building toward the back of the property, not the smaller house you pass on your right in the driveway. Leave your shoes on the shoe rack outside the back door and enter. On your right as you enter you should find a box with blue folders which contain our liturgy -- take one! Then find a seat, either on a cushion on the floor or in a chair in the back, wherever you're most comfortable. While waiting for the service to begin you may want to read the supplementary information in the back of the folder. You'll find an explanation of many of the items on the altar, a glossary of some Buddhist terms, and some Buddhist prayers and sutras. Dress Code
We do not have a formal dress code. However, please keep in mind that Tam Bao is a temple, a sacred
space where religious rituals are performed. While our sangha is non-denominational and follows
no specific tradition, we ask our members to respect tradition and dress accordingly. While informal
attire is acceptable, shorts, Bermuda shorts, miniskirts, bare midriffs and tank tops are not considered
proper attire. Please use common sense and consideration.
Shoes should be left on the shoe rack outside the door. In addition, please consider that in most Buddhist traditions one should not extend the leg pointing toward the altar while sitting on the floor; it is considered rude. 
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