I attended a funeral service for my patient. The outside really didn't look like much but was…read morereally impressed when I went into the ceremony area. Beautiful. Clean. Nicely decorated. A place of serenity. The meeting hall or food hall across the Temple was also spacious and clean. I greatly enjoyed my Patients service at this location. *bathrooms are nicely maintained :)

I can't say enough good things about the Orange County Buddhist Temple. I came here looking for…read morepeace and found something even more meaningful -- a real community. Everyone here is welcoming, down-to-earth, and genuinely cares about helping one another grow. What makes this temple special is that it's not just about rituals or lectures -- it's about people. The temple creates a space where anyone, especially younger generations, can slow down, reconnect, and find balance in a busy world. Whether you're curious about Buddhism, exploring mindfulness, or just need a place that feels like home, this is it. The gatherings are warm and inclusive, the teachings are practical, and the energy is uplifting. I've met friends here who inspire me to live with more compassion, gratitude, and authenticity every day. If you've been looking for community, meaning, or simply a place where you can be yourself and feel supported -- come here. You'll walk away lighter, calmer, and more connected than you ever expected.

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.

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.

Nice little temple constructed out of a small home. The monk there did me a favor and opened up for…read moreme to say prayer today. Usually they're only open on Sundays from what he said. I'm not quite sure if I understood him correctly. But it's a nice small place. The prayer area is in the back where the garage is.

Look for the US flag, the Buddhist flag and the Vietnam flag hanging proudly at this temple if you…read moreare lost. Chua Da Bao or Da Bao Temple is quite the hidden gem. This temple is quaint and cozy, but the headmaster Thay Nhu Hai has a big heart. He is compassionate and caring with all who encounters him. My mom and I first met Thay Nhu Hai when he did the prayer at a family friend's funeral and also the weekly prayers and other traditional death-praying after: once a week for 7 weeks, 49 days, 100 days & deathiversaries. He is very helpful and informative with families who are less knowledgeable about these burial traditions and we like his style of praying. I also later found out that Thay Nhu Hai is friends with the Headmaster at Quang Thien Temple, Thay Minh Dung. I guess it's a small world when it comes to a minority community of Vietnamese Buddhist in southern California. So my mom and I come here a few times a year to visit this little temple and to have tea with Thay Nhu Hai. I appreciate the conversations he has with him because I feel like he provides a very deep and wise moral outlook on life. He is simple enough that even a non-Buddhist can understand and appreciate his profound wisdom. On a few of our visits, we have ran into a few of his other disciples from out of state who have sought out his temple during their visit to California. He clearly made an impression on their lives if they took the time to see him on their vacation. When my mom had her surgeries, Thay Nhu Hai heard about it somehow and he actually reached out to her to ask how she was doing and that he would pray for her quick recovery. I think that is so caring, especially since we aren't even his weekly Sunday disciples. Not to make it sound casual, but in the past I have actually called or texted him to pray for people for me. "Cau An" is praying for wellbeing for the living and "Cau Sieu" is praying for peace for the dead. Thay Nhu Hai is a very benevolent and compassionate individual. I would definitely take my mom to Da Bao Temple more often if it was closer to home, but we always come during New Years during our Temple-hopping routine and a few more times throughout the year. I always love the smaller temples because I feel like they care more.

Great place to pray and peace of mind. It's always my…read morefavourite Temple to visit, quite, beautiful Statues, and bring the happiness.

Amazing! This temple is so clean, very quiet, the statues are absolutely breathtaking! The bad…read morething is, is that the main temple inside is closed:(

The Quan Am Temple where I can learn the Budha bibles for how to control my anger, greed, Hatred,…read moredilution. Although the temple is not big enough, but all the Buddhists love to come and read the bible every night. we can learn how to meditate too. Please come and see how you understand the Budha Bibles. Kevin Pham.

I have been going here almost every night to listen to Thay doc Kinh Phap Hoa. The young monks and…read morenuns here read Kinh Phap Hoa every night (except 2 nights before Lay Sam Hoi on the 14 and the 29 or 30th, Vietnamese Day of every month) from 7:30pm to 8:30pm. They read Kinh Dieu Phap Lieu Hoa in a good speed where I can still follow. I don't read or write Vietnamese, it's a good speed to learn to read along. I've been to other temples and they read really really fast, but this temple speed is perfect for me. Each Month they also have Lay Sam Hoi twice a month, also at a really really speed too. I love the peaceful environment the monks, nuns, and the people here offer. It's a small crowd, ~10 to 15 people each night, but the environment is very peaceful and relaxing. People come, sit, read Kinh, then go home. This Wednesday, November 9, 2011 (which is the 14th Vietnamese date) is the Lay Sam Hoi Day.

I came here a few times when I was younger and I always passed by this temple almost everyday of my…read morelife. If you live in the area and you're a Buddhist. This is an amazing place to go to. However during Lunar new years, they don't held celebrations here. I wonder why?

I've been coming here since I was a little girl, everyone here is SO SO SO nice. The monks are very…read morecaring and helpful if you want to learn more about Buddhism.

Khanh Hy is a small temple not far from Little Saigon, opened in 2008, currently has hundreds of…read moreBuddhists and a group of loving followers, attached to the sincerity of Buddhists. The Tet decorations here are beautiful and fun. I see that every year on holidays this temple has a music program for entertainment. The temple also sells vegetarian food. Because it is a small temple, there is no private parking lot, so I just park along the street.

Everyone in this temple are very welcoming people who visited. Tết decorations here is beautiful…read moreand fun!

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.

Very relaxing and peaceful zen monastery. Nuns here are very friendly and most of them speak…read moreEnglish...