So I will be totally honest, we were driving by and saw this temple and decided since my son had…read moremissed going during the Lunar New Year, we decided to stop on by. From a temple perspective it was on the smaller side but it was quite nice. The grounds were clean and the staff was helpful and friendly. A super nice added touch was a volunteer hit the singing bowl everytime we bowed in prayer, even though we were the only ones praying at that time Timing is everything 6!!!!!! full busses stopped by while we were wrapping up so we avoided the crush. They also had a nice selection of vegetarian food available as well. There are multiple parking lots for this temple as well

This is one of the places to be at to ring in Lunar New Years eve. My friends and I came here, and…read morewe were in a big chaotic surprise. I haven't been to this temple since I was young, but it still looks the same as when I was younger. During the Tet festivities, they had live music, fireworks, food stands, lion dance, and photo ops. It was a little chaotic trying to do the countdown to the new year and it was hard to hear them because of the lion dancing and fireworks ongoing. Overall decent experience, but probably wouldn't do it again next year.

Beautiful temple in Santa Ana and the atmosphere gives feelings of calmness and peace. The prayer…read moreroom is spacious with plenty of seating. I have attended the Sunday services and would recommend. The beautiful garden and temple is aesthetically pleasing to the mind and senses. Nam Mô A Di Đà Phật

Such a peaceful and gorgeous temple! The architectural details of the buildings are a delight to…read morethe eyes and there are abundant places to rest and soak it all in. The day we went was a warm, sunny day with a gentle breeze and blue skies. I wish I lived closer to this place, and wished more people know about it. While it is well maintained, I noticed spots where there were spider and dust gathering on the buddha statues. It would be nice to have more volunteers coming by to help keep it clean and clear away the webs or sweep. There was a monk there trimming trees and clearing the branches on his own.

I know nothing about Buddhist temples and rites, just like I know nothing about Catholicism and…read moremass. However I am intrigued by organized religion and rituals. Got to witness a ceremony and enjoy a vegetarian meal here. It was following a procession based on ancestor worship. Certainly interesting to see how it progressed, the reading of the hymns, and then the celebration of food after.

After my father's death, this temple was my second home. This is the place that I go to to keep…read moremyself sane. They have been taking care of my father and some of my mothers ancestors for about a year now and I cannot thank them enough.

This temple is under construction when I went today 11/4/24, you can only pray in the front…read more Overall, looks cool and there is a monkey lady walking around talking and manning the place.

Great place to visit during lunar new year, very quiet with delicious food at no cost during tet.read more

Vietnamese New Years, or Tet, is an incredibly meaningful holiday for the Vietnamese community…read moreemphasizing in family, friends and traditions. For the Buddhist Vietnamese folks, we love going to temple to start the year off praying for health, fortune, prosperity, whatever that individual desires. During this time of the year, we tend to go to multiple temples on top of the one we frequent. It's like... there's no such thing as too much good luck. This year for Vietnamese New Years I had the opportunity to visit Chua Pho Da or Pho Da Buddhist Temple for the first time. WOW!! I have been missing out. Apparently this is an incredibly popular temple. I actually parked .3 miles away and walked over since it was soooooo packed during new years. I was absolutely in awe of how stunning this temple looked. They had all the essence of traditional Vietnamese flowers and decorations but there were modern touches such as picture friendly backdrops for the public to take pictures and enjoy. I would have to say this temple might have one of the most photo taking: Instagram, tik tok, snap chat, social media opportunities. The atmosphere was definitely popping. There was live performances like singing and dancing. There was many tables put out for folks to sit and enjoy this festive energy or eat vegetarian food. In the main hall, I was able to make my prayers for my family and friends to have a healthy, happy, prosperous, and safe year. Also, they were handing out "loc" which is good luck for the new year. In addition to the tangerine, they gave a symbolic red envelope. I noticed the temple had their custom red envelopes. It's not about the money inside but more for the sake of the blessing from temple. Whether you are religious or you just want to come for a festive Vietnamese New Year back drop, this is THEE PLACE TO BE!! I am glad I had the opportunity to make my way to Chua Pho Da and I will definitely keep them in mind in the future. Chuc Mung Nam Moi!!

Great Buddhist temple, my family been going here for years. Great place to free your mind. I…read morerecommend coming here if you want to just relax. They speak both English and Vietnamese. Yes that's

This is my favorite temple, it's a very cozy small temple. Probably the only temple in Little…read moreSaigon to giveaway FREE homemade vegan Pho . Every Chinese New Year, they giveaway delicious vegan Pho. The broth is made in-house by temple volunteers. There's no charge for the Vegan Pho, however donations are welcomed.

After the funeral service at An Lac, we brought my uncle's spirit back to this temple to rest…read more Although this was only the second time I ever went to a Buddhist funeral service, the monks and nuns here did a very good job compare to other local temple. The space was also much bigger and they had the best vegetarian meal. We got 2 banquet tables reserved and were served heaps of delicious food that were as good if not better than traditional restaurants. I'm addicted to their egg rolls. We were also served bánh hỏi thịt quay chay, bánh bao vịt quay chay, rice vermicelli with hot pot chay, mì xào giòn chay, and a couple more dishes. They were all incredible. I'm still thinking about the food and wondering if it's sacrilege to reserve for regular party. If you come here for Buddhist related things, don't miss out on their food!

A very local, simple temple in the Westminster area. It does get very crowded during special or…read morecommemorative days. When you walk up the main steps, you will take off your shoes and place them amongst the many other pairs of shoes in the shoe area. On the special days and on their regular temple days, they have vegetarian dishes for purchase at the booth. I have gotten sick once from having some dish from here, but it didnt stop me returning more than once. Oh, and you cannot miss this temple - it's painted a really bright yellow on the outside. Street parking only, so be prepared to park a few short blocks away.

The monks who are in charge of this temple are very opinionated and bias on social and political…read moreviews. That is contradict with the principles of Buddhism and the religious lives they chose.

Chua Huong Tich or Huong Tich Temple is a hidden gem of temples. They are a small temple that is in…read morethe area near many other large temples so I feel like they are often unnoticed or forgotten by compare. For years now, Chua Huong Tich has been part of my Vietnamese New Years temple visiting streak during the first month of the lunar new year. I really like that parking is abundant. They have a one-way private lot or plenty of street parking nearby and I never have to park too far since not too many people seem to know about this place. This temple has many beautiful statues and the main hall is especially stunning. The Su Co or female Buddhist nuns I have come across here have always been very welcoming and sweet. During Vietnamese New Years, they typically will give a "loc" or good luck item like fruits... most commonly an orange or tangerine. It is for good luck since they have prayed their blessings over these items. I find my experience here to be more calming and less hectic compared to the larger temples nearby. I will definitely keep returning at least for new years.

Love this place. Great food. Always been to this temple! Great memories and people. Beautifulread more

I usually don't write terrible reviews, especially for a temple. This place should definitely have…read morezero stars. Two weeks ago we laid my dad to rest. On the last day not only was the head monk rude, he started putting my family down. For someone to be a monk, they are suppose to be compassionate, loving, caring, and set by example. This is our first ever time my family and I had to do a funeral. We wasn't sure of what we are suppose to do, as in Buddhist way. Not only did he start yelling and screaming at everyone...he said out loud during the ceremony "that this is the worst funeral he's ever been too". Instead of showing us or telling us what or how we are suppose to do things. He ruined my father's funeral. The head monk is only nice when he wants to collect money from you