Fabulous experience will be attending on a regular basis. Very peaceful and friendly. So wonderful…read moreand enlightening

Lama Sonam is inspirational. I did a journalistic photographic effort about him. He is absolutely…read morecharming, dedicated and has a great sense of humor. He is real. Additionally, the Tibetan chants are very powerful.

Went for a weekend retreat lead by Akashavanda and Samayadevi, and it was wonderful. They led a…read morewell organized and well thought out retreat. Meditation, discussion, vegetarian food, walking in the woods and devotional chanting were all amazing. The whole gestalt of the retreat was wonderful. I got closer to my friends I drove up with and to the new people that I met. Refreshing and renewing weekend, thank you to all.

This is a wonderful spot to learn about Buddhism, meditation, mindfulness, and yoga.They offer…read moreinstruction, retreats and practice for everyone.The center is surrounded by 13 acres of woods to frolic in and enjoy while visiting the center. If your looking for more peace, kindness and compassion in your life it is definitely worth a visit.

Really peaceful and quiet temple. I prayed for the world peace and health.The building is big and…read morebeautiful.

Local Yelpers interested in a captivating yet peaceful, free activity of immersing themselves in a…read morenew culture & religion..please visit this temple! Truly a hidden gem. I went with a friend on a Sunday-this Temple is the largest Thai Buddhist temple in the world, outside of Thailand..located in Taunton, MA! The monks of this temple welcome you with such grace and kindness. The building is absolutely stunning. I also entered a Sunday meditation class, run by a monk..extremely welcoming even though I did not speak the same language, nor practiced the same religion. There is also a museum like place in the temple, to learn about the fundamentals of Buddhism.

Serene. Peaceful. Healing. Wonderful energy. Beautiful space for meditation, quiet contemplation &…read morecommunity.

What a great gentle, spiritual meditation & yoga class!!! Loved it!read more

What a peaceful beautiful atmosphere. I felt so welcomed. The parking is street or metered and…read moreit's not too bad . The staff here is welcoming and very helpful. I definitely will be back here .

This is where I learned to meditate and I had a great experience. I think if you are looking for…read morecommunity/sangha or just want to learn about Buddhism or mindfulness practice it's a great place to check out. The heart of recovery meeting is well regarded in the recovery community and the retreats are a really amazing experience.

This temple is the great place for the ceremonies. The temple's people very helpful and do what we…read moreask for. I did not do anything, they do all the works even the kitchen. They did not asked for payment or tips, it's up to my family offered them. Note, I see the reviews below, it's ridiculous! I can tell, they never been in the temples in their whole lives, and it's first time form them. They just go to the temple and do nothing, no cooking, no cleaning, no helping, no bring the trash to the dumpster, not even was the dishes. The temple's people cleaning after the event and not their family. The temple's people do all the work for their family's funeral. The people who took the foods, it's not the temple's people, they were their people went to join their ceremonies. Sometime, they only paid the temple's gas, heating/AC, or electricity for $200 or $300 or $500 for two days and one night of the ceremony. If we compare to the funeral home, American Funeral Home, we paid them at least $10,000 to $20,000, but no one complain a sh*t.

Exactly 22 years ago, my dad had his funeral service done here at the temple. His urn was kept…read morethere since then. Recently, I went to vist my hometown, Lowell, to pay a tribute to my dad at the temple. I prayed for about 15 minutes. Then I kindly asked the staffs if they could help me locate my dad's urn. I was struggling with my Cambodian words trying to communicate with the monks and staffs and they finally brought me to a small closet where they kept all the urns. The closet was very small and packed with all the urns. It was unorganized! All the letters were written in Cambodian! I couldn't read any of those. I only spent about 15 minutes searching for my dads urn because the staffs were getting ready for another funeral service. In the end, I didn't find it. As long I know he is in a good place and that I pay a tribute to him is all that matters. I wouldn't not recommend anyone to walk alone in the area eventhough Lowell is slowly improving. The temple is small and clean. A good place to pray for loved ones.

Zen meditation for all. A friendly, warm, welcoming group. Sit and experience your moment to…read moremoment mind.

From the owner: What is Zen Meditation? Meditation means becoming aware. We call that just-now mind. So, Zen…read moremeditation involves making your mind clear just now and just doing what you are doing now, without being carried away or controlled by distracting thoughts. This allows one to make one's life very clear. This style of meditation will naturally lead to a reduction of stress, improved health, and ultimately a state of well-being and centeredness in all of life's circumstances. Benefits of Meditation: * Relaxes the body and the mind; * Helps in reducing stress; * Increases clarity of mind, reduces busy mental chatter; * Increases positive thinking; * Key to mindful experience of life; * New perspective in approaching thinking.

I give this four stars because nothing is perfect, but I truly am a fan. I visited this center as…read moresomeone entirely new to Zen practice, and I felt very connected and peaceful right away. If you are a minority in any way, whether sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, ability status or whatever the case may be, be rest assured you are in a safe place. The simple fact that you are meditating with other people or learning about meditation with other, you will feel connected. I highly recommend Dharma talks on Thursday nights (sometimes Friday, you have to check the schedule). You get to ask whatever question you may have and hear some interesting questions and answers. I love this place and I hope you do too.

From the owner: The Cambridge Zen Center was established in 1973 and is open for morning and evening practice. Only…read morevaccinated students should come in person, otherwise join us on Zoom. We offer daily online and in-person meditation practice, weekly kong-an interviews and talks, monthly retreats, programs and classes, as well as short and long-term residency opportunities. An affiliate of the Kwan Um School of Zen, we welcome you to experience spiritual joy and personal growth by training at one of the oldest and largest residential Zen centers in North America.

When you walk into the teaching room, there's such a sweet vibe. You can tell that many wonderful…read morepeople have prayed, meditated, studied and done sacred movement like yoga and tai chi here. Check it out. Classes are free - donate what you are able to give happily!