My daughter and I came here with my boyfriend since his father's alter is at this temple. It was my…read morefirst time here. It's a small temple, but very quaint. We didn't meet any monks during our visit, but the people were pleasant. They have a lot of separate areas with different statues of deities and different places where you burn incense and pray. For someone like me who's not accustomed to the rituals, I found it a bit confusing to bounce from room to room, not knowing which deity was responsible for governing what. I was told for someone who's a devout Buddhist, there's an order to the various prayer locations and each statue of a deity has a different meaning, so you know who you're praying to. It looks like I need a few lessons on becoming a Buddhist.

I have been coming here since I was young. It's very spacious, there's different statues throughout…read morethe temple allowing you to pray at each one for something different. The interior is clean and bright. The monks are very kind and always smiling. Occasionally you can eat vegan food here and the food is cooked well. ------------------------- Today, I went to the temple for a *special & big event*. It was loud and fun! The tables were nicely spread out and everyone was having a good time. There were water bottles already on the table and coke available as well. We had two plates, a napkin, chopsticks, & a spoon. There were so many dishes-- I think 9 different ones came out. Which were all made by different temples. The Monks came around and said hi to each table as well.

A buddhist temple nestled within a busy street off a f 43rd street…read more Visited it by recommendation of a friend. Not sure if free vegetarian food is offered every Sunday but the day I went, it did. It was delicious and people are so nice & kind and keep offering me more. A must visit if you want to try out their delicious vegetarian food & a place to pray and find peace. I have heard they have also started monthly meditation sessions. Will check it out one of these days.

I came here today with my dad and uncle to visit my mom's urn that has been placed in this temple…read morefor almost 2 years. When my mom was still with us, we visited this temple every Lunar New Year. Now that she's gone, we still keep the tradition. My parents were devout worshippers who dedicated every Sunday towards volunteering here, rain or shine, year round. Parking here is a bit challenging since the city converted all of the nearby street parking into bike lanes on either side of the road. Honestly, I do not see the point in this because I have yet to see a biker in the many times I've visited this temple! You have to be creative and find parking along other streets. This temple is known for its excellent vegetarian food at a very reasonable price. Even Phuong Trang restaurant orders vegetarian egg rolls from them in bulk. You have to try their egg rolls, it's pretty amazing! On Sundays, there is complimentary food at noon for fellow worshippers. They really go all out and the food is great! Definitely check it out!

I came here with my dad on the first day of the Lunar New Year to burn incense and make offerings…read moreto welcome the Year of the Snake 2025. The temple was beautifully decorated with New Year decor with beautiful backdrops.

I love this place. The people are sweet and the dharma talks are inspiring, enlightening and…read moremotivated me through the week. Check out the weekday services, too. They have classes that give you a spiritual boost. They have a bookstore that has some cute and adorable things.

The instructor is funny, and the atmosphere is welcoming and enjoyable for meditation. Parking is…read moreresidential parking only so try to get there 15 min before. It's important to know that this is not free like traditional temples. They describe it as "modern Buddhism," which means they charge $15 per class. The first time I attended, I noticed a donation box and assumed it was donation-based. On my second visit, I felt uncomfortable when I was asked after the session whether I had signed up or paid in advance. It caught me off guard, and I ended up paying out of anxiety due to the lack of clarity. My main concern is that it presents itself in a way that feels similar to traditional Buddhism (the num outfit and statues), but operates differently by charging per class. In my experience growing up around Buddhist temples, meditation was always offered freely, with donations being optional. That said, the environment and community here are positive--it's just important for others to understand that it is structured as a paid class rather than a donation-based temple setting. I prob won't be returning due to this reason because I like hot yoga so at least paying for a workout and meditation all in one. Thanks for the experience here anyway Kadampa!

Wonderful atmosphere, beautiful art, pleasant teachers!…read more Peace is not found outside, but deep within. Silence + Stillness gets us to the gate, Only there can I glimpse the Mind. Meditation is Simple, but it is not easy. Finding a Teacher who can walk us along the Path is akin to stumbling across a Polished Diamond. Nigh infinite facets are found in all forms, the Teacher can bring them into Focus so the Student can notice something that's always been there. The Way is in Training.

This is an excellent place for new or seasoned meditation practitioners. A warm friendly…read moreenvironment for sharing thoughts and ideas about various teachings.

November 26 is now officially recognized as an Indochinese Association Holiday in San Diego. We…read moreattended the unveiling ceremony of the auspicious Quan Yin statute. The San Diego Police Captain and his team were special guests at the ceremony, as were the City Council members. To celebrate, there were fireworks, a lion dance, singers from Westminster, and food for all. My dad used to be the Treasurer for this association, so he was really happy to spend the afternoon with his long time buddies. If you get a chance, stop by, light an incense or two, and visit the new beautiful Quan Yin statue.

The San Diego midnight lion dance show was performed here at the temple. The dancers and drummers…read moredid so well. The inside of the temple is beautiful. Where you are able to light incense and pray.

Small temple, nice decor for the new year. Not open any other time besides April.read more

Just finishing up my 2 week trial for $30, and I'm really loving this studio. It's in normal…read moreheights so you do have to find street parking (and give yourself enough time to find something and then walk over). It's in a super cute neighborhood (lots of coffee shops near by to try after class!). Everyone at the front desk is super nice and welcoming. I've taken a few of the classes in the main studio (which are "regular" yoga and slow flows). I've also taken a few of the hot flows, which are at their studio that's next door/across the street. The studio is not that hot compared to other hot classes I've been to, but for those that like a warm flow it's perfect. I've really enjoyed these classes. And then in my opinion the star of the show is their outdoor space, I've only been able to take 1 flow there in an evening, I really wish there were more classes offered there.

Beautiful space with lovely, heart centered people. Went to a Satsang event and it was a wonderful…read moretime.