Beautiful temple with many different statues. Extremely calm and quiet environment which is…read moreessential for prayers. While I no longer practice Buddhism myself, I went back with my mother and grandmother to this temple I have been to since I was little. It has changed a bit and grown (with the school and library across the street) but is still a welcoming place to all I remember it to be. Be wary that although there is parking there isn't a ton.

We lived the next street over for ten years, and my wife (who grew up Buddhist) swore she could…read morehear chanting on the summer breeze. So we investigated, and found the temple. The sanctuary is a serene place to meditate or pray, and my wife spent some time here over the years. This came with some degree of bewilderment from the monastics who live here, not at all used to white folks showing up. There's also a bit of a language barrier, as the congregants are all from Quincy's Vietnamese community, and most of the monastics are monoglot Tieng Viet speakers.

The Providence Zen Center is an incredible, healing place. I stayed there for a month in 2022 and…read moreit was a transformative experience. Everyone in the community is so incredibly kind. The mission of the Providence Zen Center is just simply to focus on compassion and practice meditation. That's it. And if by being more compassionate, learning to be more in the moment, learning to be focused and in control of our minds can help make the world a better place and help others, then heck yeah I'm going to keep doing that! I truly believe that people should at least visit the Providence Zen Center once, either on Wednesday nights at 5:30pm for dinner and meditation instruction and practice, or come check out the Sunday morning meditation instruction/practice at 9:00am and the Dharma (wisdom) talk led by a Dharma Teacher at 10:45am. The grounds are beautiful (there is a LOT of space to wander), the people are awesome, and they're even working on doing organic farming! I helped take care of plants when I stayed there. They've been selling their homegrown vegetables in farmer's markets after harvesting. The goodness they put into the local and greater community is immeasurable! It's a nonprofit organization too, so if you donate anything, it's tax-deductible. I sincerely hope that the Providence Zen Center can thrive but that can only happen if people continue to visit and join practice! So if you're looking for a place to grow your mindfulness, your compassion, and your meditation practice, look no further, this is the place for you :)

It has great energy there. Lots of beautiful flowers, plants and trees in lovely gardens. Kind…read moregentle people, absolutely amazing meditation. You have to try. Once you come, you will feel. They serve very delicious homemade vegetarian meal at 5:30 pm on Wednesday. They teach you how to meditate at 9:00 am on Sunday.

Really peaceful and quiet temple. I prayed for the world peace and health.The building is big and…read morebeautiful.

Local Yelpers interested in a captivating yet peaceful, free activity of immersing themselves in a…read morenew culture & religion..please visit this temple! Truly a hidden gem. I went with a friend on a Sunday-this Temple is the largest Thai Buddhist temple in the world, outside of Thailand..located in Taunton, MA! The monks of this temple welcome you with such grace and kindness. The building is absolutely stunning. I also entered a Sunday meditation class, run by a monk..extremely welcoming even though I did not speak the same language, nor practiced the same religion. There is also a museum like place in the temple, to learn about the fundamentals of Buddhism.

Lama Sonam is inspirational. I did a journalistic photographic effort about him. He is absolutely…read morecharming, dedicated and has a great sense of humor. He is real. Additionally, the Tibetan chants are very powerful.

The Drikung Meditation Center's resident Spiritual Director, Lama Konchok Sonam has created a safe…read morecommunity for people who are developing an interest in Tibetan Buddhism or are advanced students of the dharma, to learn how to use the teachings of the Buddha to live better lives. There are classes to suit any interest. Lama-la also teaches Tibetan language classes. All are welcome. Classes and events are posted on the website. I have been a member here for 9 years now and can honestly say that it has changed my life for the better.

A really nice, pastoral setting with literature, good access, friendly monks and my wife feels…read morecompletely comfortable. They have community activities that are open to all national backgrounds unlike some other Temples/Centers.

What a peaceful beautiful atmosphere. I felt so welcomed. The parking is street or metered and…read moreit's not too bad . The staff here is welcoming and very helpful. I definitely will be back here .

This is where I learned to meditate and I had a great experience. I think if you are looking for…read morecommunity/sangha or just want to learn about Buddhism or mindfulness practice it's a great place to check out. The heart of recovery meeting is well regarded in the recovery community and the retreats are a really amazing experience.

5 stars for Neenee, for kindness,expertise and patience . I…read morestarted end of August coming to the Temple and enjoying every session. I am learning about learning about the Buddha culture and obtaining Inner peace. Thank you Neenee

I have spent my life searching for peace of mind, tranquility and serenity. I thought I was doomed…read moreto live a life devoid of meaning and purpose. My life has changed since I began my meditation journey at DMC. Thanks to the direction and patience of my instructor Neeni, I have begun experiencing true change and a desire to keep seeking inner peace through the practice of meditation. I don't know where I would be without her, and I am so grateful to her and everyone at DMC who has made me feel so welcome and accepted. If you are searching for the elusive solution to the chaos of life, I highly recommend coming to DMC for meditation classes.

Zen meditation for all. A friendly, warm, welcoming group. Sit and experience your moment to…read moremoment mind.

From the owner: What is Zen Meditation? Meditation means becoming aware. We call that just-now mind. So, Zen…read moremeditation involves making your mind clear just now and just doing what you are doing now, without being carried away or controlled by distracting thoughts. This allows one to make one's life very clear. This style of meditation will naturally lead to a reduction of stress, improved health, and ultimately a state of well-being and centeredness in all of life's circumstances. Benefits of Meditation: * Relaxes the body and the mind; * Helps in reducing stress; * Increases clarity of mind, reduces busy mental chatter; * Increases positive thinking; * Key to mindful experience of life; * New perspective in approaching thinking.