This is it! What is this? A dharma gate. A place of practice. A quiet place full of mindfulness,…read morebeauty, and fellow travelers along the Way. I am so grateful for its existence, and will be visiting often.

This place is not closed! It's crazy how I rely on Yelp and almost missed this wonderful…read moreopportunity. I searched in google for Buddhist temple in Indio since word of mouth people said there is an actual temple. I was very reluctant to check this place out since "Yelpers" said this place is closed. No it is not. This place used to be a motel and then it got renovated into a temple. It's a perfect place for it. The gates are nice and huge so it may look like it's closed but there is always someone there to open the gates for you. The place is huge! I was welcomed by a monk who was so welcoming. He spent at least an hour with us touring the area and explaining to me what each statue meant. He gave me some background history and introduced me to the people on site. It was definitely an experience I will never forget. I felt so lucky to have went with my gut and drove by this place. I've been going to Vietnamese temples hours away. It was ridiculous. Now that I found this temple I feel so much better since it's only a 30 min drive for me. Anyways, the temple is opened 7-7 pm. They have three masses a day. One, if you're an early bird, from 6-7 am, the 11-12 pm, and then I believe... 4-5 pm... We went to the 11-12 pm mass. And had lunch there afterwards. Food was great! We asked if we could also volunteer since this is a nonprofit place. They need a lot, a lot, a lotttt of help! Especially in the kitchen. There are a lot of things that needs to be cut (carrots, apples, pineapples, etc), and dishes to wash. Don't feel obligated! If you don't have the time to volunteer, it's okay. My husband and I didn't really have any plans for Sunday so we stayed until as long as we could (9-4 pm) to help out and pray. The donation box. A lot of places have donation boxes. This place don't. Which I feel like it should be that way. The Buddhist monk believe that you should go to the temple for your own relationship with God and not feel obligated to donate if you don't have any money. There are envelopes around where you can be slick and slip money in and give it to the monks so that no one else feels that they have to donate too. I think it's great. The money goes towards obviously, electric bills, buying food, keeping the place together. This place is so serene, spacious, and a gem in Indio. I am so lucky to land across this place and from now on come more often. I left so much happier and feeling really good about myself. Please don't hesitate to stop by this place. People are so nice and you won't regret it!

I've been coming to this meditation center for 2 years and truly appreciate the welcoming…read moreatmosphere and kind community. The teachings are exactly what I was looking for -- simple to understand yet deeply meaningful. The guided meditations are very helpful, and I often use them on my own at home. The shrine is beautiful, and I really enjoy the chanted prayers and the peaceful feeling they bring. I highly encourage anyone interested in meditation to come and check it out!

Just moved to Desert Hot Springs. I am a practicing Buddhist and hope to enjoy the teaching and…read morefellowship.

I have been wanting to visit this temple. I finally did!! Very peaceful and the monks are so…read morefriendly. Will definitely visit again in the future. Highly recommended.

This precious little temple is such a local treasure. I wanted to just go and enjoy a quiet…read morepeaceful place to meditate and this definitely was the perfect place. It is peacefully nestled in the darling little North Shore town of Fawnskin sitting quietly and listening to the breeze move through the Pines was exactly what I needed to rejuvenate my soul, there is such an amazing vibe. If you are looking for peace and tranquility look no further.

Chua Thien An - Desert Zen Center, http://www.desertzencenter.org/…read more Desert Zen Center 10989 Buena Vista Rd. Lucerne Valley, CA 92356-7303 Temple Phone: 760-985-4567 Email: Thich An Giao Roshi- RoshiAnGiao@outlook.com Email: Thich Tam Vui Mung - DesertZenCtr@gmail.com Very nice and cozy Buddhist free Meditation Center. There're a couple of building for kitchen, meditation hall, etc. The Abbot there has been a monk for many many years. A very nice & compassionate monk. If you want to study about meditation and or Buddhist, contact the center for more info. It is a very nice and peaceful place. I will come back to stay longer to learn & practice meditation.

Sunday service starts with a class at 9:30 AM then formal service at 11:00. No appointment just…read moreshow up:)

Love going to when ever I am out there. So peaceful and relaxing. Such a beautiful templeread more

Really cool place in the middle of nowhere and very nice atmosphere…read more Donation are expected if you light incense. Vegetarian temple food available.

We went there for the first time today. I was little nervous but as soon as the lady started to…read moretalk to me I was okay and everyone there was super nice!!!!

We just visit here from San Diego and the people here are very nice & very kind. Happy New Year to…read moreeveryone and have a wonderful & blessed year ahead.

They are selling Thai food every weekend. Come support small businesses. Lots of favorite dishes…read more Boat noodle, pad Thai, larb, dessert, and more.

The temple has been serving the Thai, Lao and Cambodia communities since 1990. There are people…read moreavailable to present a tour in English for those interested. Private meditation sessions are available as well.

No parking, this temple for young's People not for old , old…read morepeople can Not climbing up higher Temple pretty it the only location No good for old people

Temple so Beautiful xin cám ơn bạn ở Texas tới thăm cùng nhau đi viếng chùa quá đẹp thích quáread more

Wonderful Buddhist Temple in a rural setting of San Diego County in Southern California. Multiple…read moremassive Buddhas imported from Southeast Asia,

peaceful, amazing place. Tucked neatly away at the top of the mountain.. beautiful view and driveread more