This lay organization, is very supportive of each and everyone of us human beings becoming happy!…read more I have many benefits from chanting Nam Myoho Renge Kyo. And many friendships with loving connections. When I travel I can freely enjoy a new SGI center as we are spread across the globe!

Used to live in Phoenix back in the late 90s. Practiced with SGI in Phoenix for about 5 years. SGI…read morein Phoenix is something else. Super supportive of young people, every creed and color of people represented, super warm and welcoming of everyone no matter who you are or what you've got going on. I recently went back for a visit and found that same spirit has continued in Phoenix to such a degree that they moved to a new beautiful location and they now have a location in Chandler too! Super happy to see so many people in AZ embracing a practice that really goes to battle with the problems of daily life. Keep it up SGI Phoenix!

Everyone is welcome. They are beautiful souls who are helping people cope in these turbulent times.read more

Came by to scope out the location in preparation for tomorrow's weekly Wednesday meditation group…read more Not sure how many people will show, but at least I know it's close enough so I can arrive early. The building is big, so I'm sure there will be plenty of space to socially distance- (but I still want to get here early)! The last time I tried group meditation was in 2012; so I'm curious if I'll be able to clear my mind and find balance while in the group. Only one way to find out. I'll be back tmrw and update my review once I actually experience it. But so far, the center seems lovely. Update: Went back on Wednesday but they are not doing any in-person meditations with the current COVID pandemic, which is completely understandable. I did read on their website that they conduct Zoom meditations and talks. You can find the monthly schedule online. I'll check some of those out. Take care and stay safe everyone!

Best church that welcomes all faiths the message is well presented and clear for anyone to…read moreunderstand with an open heart and mind

Absolutely beautiful energy and experience. Grateful for the…read moreuplifting music and service, Helena K

Practiced under Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. Offers sitting, walking meditation. Wonderful place to…read morepractice mindfulness.

Chùa Thôn Yên is a nice little temple in Phoenix, Arizona. I've learned about and haven't been…read moregoing to this temple for two months now and i have to say, my life has changed in many ways. There is service on sunday, and also service on every other saturday. Here you can practice sitting meditation, walking meditation, sutra reading and dharma talk with thy Chng Thin. Thy Chng Thin is very kind and friendly. You will enjoy your experience there if you are looking for a nice temple to learn how to meditate.

I'm from the beach cities of Southern California where I enjoyed my membership at the Torrance…read moreCalvary Baptist Church and movement under my Pastor Steve Mays RIP, Raul Reis, Chuck Smith and all the others and I know that there's a Calvary church here in Phoenix but it's a little bit far for me so I have been church shopping. Tonight I had to come to the Phoenix Mountain View police station to make a theft report and I found this gorgeous Greek Orthodox Church named 'Holy Trinity' that pegged my interest so after my business with the police I visited the church. The entry gates were wide open and there was about a dozen cars in the parking lot. I walked through the beautiful, clean and orderly facility calling out for someone with no response . The place was immaculate, fully loaded with plenty of bathrooms, classrooms and offices with lots of activities posted especially at the cultural centre. I finally reached the enormous chapel wrapped in beautiful stained glass and huge wooden doors and I thought I heard whispering which instantly became silence as I opened the heavy doors and stepped inside. I found myself alone in an empty chapel decorated elaborately with brass, satin, heavy drapes and giant bibles posed open to selected pages. I started getting a negative feeling as I approached one of the bibles to see what page it modelled I called out, "Hello hello hello? Anyone here? Did I miss something? Did the Raptor happen and I got left behind?" Suddenly a big man wearing a filthy mask burst out from somewhere in the drapes angrily stating that they don't believe in any of that stuff, that church was over, that they didn't want me there and to leave their church NOW. He was towering over me and saying repeatedly that I had to leave NOW. So I replied that I had found the answer that I was seeking in my church shopping because I was seeking GODS church, not their church and I said to him that God says come as you are to His church which I believe inferiates he and their church because still today souls seek God Almighty willingly without the falsities, tricks or excessive force of a counterfeit. He started towards me demanding my immediate vacate as I was OTD saying thank you Jesus

I've been in a few Orthodox Churches in my life. Holy Trinity is surely one of the most modern and…read morebeautiful churches I've seen. And, it has seats! Most Orthodox churches would be very familiar to other Christian dominations. There is a Narthex (rear area), Nave (where members sit) and a Sanctuary (behind the Rood Screen or Deacon's Doors) where the Tabernacle is kept. In Orthodox churches, the Deacon's Doors are adorn with beautiful Icons. It's also meant to separate the non-baptized catechumens, and usually only priests or acolytes that can enter it. We were here for the Baptism of one of our friend's new born (photos) and the traditions were very moving. The three blessings of the child. The three renouncings of satan. Everything in threes in accordance and a nod to the Trinity. The Priest was very welcoming, taking time to explain the different parts of the service during this seventy minute Baptism. It was very spiritual experience and I would highly recommend it to all explorers who find themselves on a journey.

Small Vietnamese temple with big warm-heartedness. It is a very nice place to listen to the…read morechanting and prayers on Sundays, followed with vegetarian meal around noon. They also offer assistance on funeral and memorial services. The nuns performed 4th annual prayers/memorial service last Sunday for my (99-year-old) mother.

It's interesting. People are nice an accepting. Service at 10am in jam packed with not any extra…read morespace, so I didn't stay. Seems to be very popular place.

Went here for Maricopa County Vaccination Event, and after spending 2hrs, the people are very nice…read moreand accommodating. They also have a public restroom that is very clean, they offer food (food bank) clothes and some fresh vegetables, they're open from 9am-12pm Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

They are very inclusive and community oriented. I feel very welcome. The pastor is very attentive…read more I have made many good friends since we started going there.

I helped build the large worship hall they now use back when I was 11 or 12 years old!! I am 51…read morenow!! Pastor Troy Wilkinson was the pastor back then and we also built what was the Sunday school classrooms on the older modular building. Way back in the late 80's like 1986 or 1987 I know it was before I started highschool in 1988.... WOW that is awesome it's all still there!! Amazing childhood memories!! That whole large newer building was built almost all on donated supplies and church member workers!!

Great place to worship. English and Spanish services. Following the scripture, lots of opportunity…read moreto do God's work.