I love this masjid. It has a so much available for the youth with its basketball gym, women's side,…read morea ghusal area for the deceased and so much more possibilities.

Terrific place to pray Salaah at. It's open daily for all 5 prayers. A must go to if you live in…read moreStockton or are simply passing by!

I grew up coming to this church since my dad grew up in Stockton on a farm and this was the local…read morechurch. I can't really speak to the usual Sunday services as I'm usually here for family events such as weddings, funerals, memorials and reunions. Located on the delta area, the car park is now gated and there is barbed wire surrounding the fence. I suppose this part of Stockton hasn't really improved (?). The interior is just beautiful with lots of gold detail and the adjacent rec hall has a large kitchen and basketball facilities. There is also a small garden area and I believe in the summer they have their annual Buddhist Church Bazaar where you can eat teriyaki chicken, kids can play games to win prizes and you can catch up with friends and family. I'm not a heavy religious type of person -- coming to the church has become more a cultural thing than as a practicing Buddhist, although I admire a lot of the tenets of Buddhism: non-violence; nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; and change is possible.

It's a blessing to have so many Masjid in the area for our children and community. I hope to…read morecontinue to see this community grow and serve Allah

As-Salamu Alaykum. This is the most beautiful and most biggest masjid around. Juma pray also too…read moremany people. I'll recommend come to this Allah's house when ever you have chance.

Calm and peaceful temple with a cozy and clean praying area. There's plenty of parking right out…read morefront. The monk is very friendly and greets you warmly. He speaks English fluently and makes you feel welcomed. There is beautiful and serene garden in the back and a cute dog, Sam, that likes to follow us around.

This temple is a true place for praying. Leave all your worries at home and come here for peace.....read more

Had the opportunity to experience the Japanese food bazaar here last weekend. It was our first time…read more& I'm sure it won't be our last. The chicken teriyaki was the best ever plus Asian chicken salad. I had the spam musubi & my son had the curry with rice. Our family also had their shaved ice: green tea & SF strawberry with ice cream! They had a collectible show which had been going on for the last four years. Like we have been living under a rock! We must return again to check it out in the future when we have more time. Next year maybe? If we aren't traveling elsewhere...life is good!

Through what seemed like 100 degree temps the annual Obon Festival celebration runs throughout this…read moreweekend at the Lodi Buddhist Church. The festival is a great place to learn about Japanese culture while giving a person an opportunity to enjoy food, dancing, games, and even participate in some of the activities. Article from the Stockton Record: http://www.recordnet.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090627/A_NEWS/906270342/-1/NEWSMAP The Lodi Buddhist Church website: http://www.lodibuddhist.org/home/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=4&Itemid=1 For those looking for more information about future Obons and related Japanese events might want to link on: http://www.japanese-city.com/calendar/events/index.php?com=detail&eID=5246&year=2009&month=06 Japanese festivals are a great way to sample the many different cuisines of Japan and have fun while playing games.

Absolutely fabulous, safe event that gets better and better each year. The heat was anticipated and…read moretaken care of with various well air conditioned rooms, misters in areas for outdoor seating, food and game booths well constructed to provide comfortable working areas for all the wonderful, polite volunteers. Everything and anything you could think of was taken care of: clear posted directions for items, how to go "in" and "out," runners for food as you played Bingo, special parking for entertainers, reasonable prices for delicious food-such a variety too from BBQ oysters to traditional Japanese fare, and especially the variety of games (and only 1 ticket!) for the kids ALL with a consolation prize! Kudos to all who had organized, built, donated, cooked, participated, performed, etc for making this two day event enjoyable for all interests and ages.

I cannot thank this community enough for sharing their wonderful Obon Festival with the larger…read morecommunity of Stockton. Colorful dancers, free entry and parking, reasonable concession prices and a gracious attitude make this an event to mark on the calendar. The Saturday evening traditional Dances, explained with a free program are a highlight of the 2 day event.

BAM! No it wasn't a fire cracker, it was my wife and myself blasting our way to our next…read moredestination. A small quiet community called Walnut Grove, just 30 miles south of Sacramento. Every Fourth of July the local Walnut Grove Buddish church has it's annual food bazaar. Here you can sample traditional favorites such as chicken teriyaki,sushi, somen(cold noodles),Manju(Japanese pastries) and my favorite(hot dogs). As for entertainment they had bingo and a game trying to guess what number the spinning wheel will stop on. Also there were many other games for the kids. Parking was not a problem, there was a large parking area just a short block away. The only negative thing I found were the lines for the food! I thought the whole town of Sacramento was there. Over all we had a wonderful time and best of all we were able to see our granddaughter and our great grandson! What a nice surprise ! Bazaar runs July 4th-July 5th, 2015 12.00-6.00 PM. Don't miss out!

Somewhere out west of I-5...halfway between Stockton and Sacramento...where all those monstrous TV…read moretowers are, lies the quiet sleepy village of Walnut Grove. It might be quiet and sleepy most of the year but recently it was buzzing with activity. The Walnut Grove Buddhist Church held their 61st annual bazaar this last weekend. They had all kinds of food and games. Of course my interest was the food! During the weekend they served teriyaki chicken, chow mein, sushi, somen, manju and other baked goods. By the time I read Karen K's(Elk Grove) review and thought about going, the celebration was winding down and so were the food offerings. I managed to snag some chicken, chow mein and bake goods...and even purchased enough to bring some home. The food was good and it was reasonable. They also served yummy hot dogs and beer! Bingo games were going strong. Also had raffle prizes with a grand prize of $1000! I'm sure during the height of the event it must've been pretty crowded and parking probably scarce but by the time I arrived the crowd had already started thinning out and there was parking nearby. This is probably a small congregation and this event is their major fundraiser for the year. I'm sure there was a lot of time and effort put into making it successful. Very friendly people. One lady stopped to chat with me for several minutes wanting feedback on their event. I plan on making a return visit next year. Mark it on your calendar now. Held every year on the Fourth of July weekend!