I heard about the day of mindfulness from friends who went so I decided to try it. I loved the…read moreexperience and will be back. It felt like an escape since I was unplugged from my phone and silent for a few hours. The grounds are beautiful and the pond was my favorite view to take in the beauty of nature watching the dragonflies, bees, fish, and birds. I loved the songs, calming bells, meditative walk, and dharma talk. It was long though and my old body had to keep changing positions on the mat. I felt so relaxed and peaceful that I wished a nap was included. The translator was terrific! I enjoyed hearing about everyone's experience during the sharing opportunity (yet it was fine to pass the mic and not speak too). Then we ate a freshly prepared vegetarian meal at the end and had some free time afterwards to revisit the pond and bookstore/gift shop. Before leaving, I got a few photos after the event ended (since it would ruin the mood, be distracting to others, and defeat the purpose if phones were used during the experience.) It was a great to focus on breathing, quieting thoughts, and being present. Thanks for offering this tranquil opportunity to the public. I definitely encourage anyone who visits to make a donation if able.

Beautiful and so peaceful!! This place is stunning and so wonderful. The people are so wonderful…read morewho are there.

I took my daughter, dad, and uncle to this temple today for Lunar New Year. It was my first time…read morehere and I was really impressed with the beautiful garden in front of the temple. There's a beautiful koi pond with some fish as big as 2 feet long. They did a great job putting up all the new year decorations, and it was very festive! The temple is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood, and the neighbors were kind enough to offer parking in front of their house. The monk and some of the regulars there were incredibly nice and welcoming. They had free vegetarian food served buffet style, as well as hot tea and coffee. It's nice to know there's a friendly temple that's not too far away. I look forward to visiting again.

Came here on a Sunday at 11:30am for a 49 day death anniversary. You can just ask the people who…read moreworship here about organizing that. The main room fit about 50 people. It's just like the size of a living room. So if you've got a large family or friends, I would probably go to another temple. They provide little cushions to sit on that look super comfy and the typical tables that look like chairs to put the Buddhist prayer books on top so you can read from while you're sitting on the ground. But they also provide chairs to sit on if you want to sit around the edges. The only downside is that parking here is pretty bad. It's just like a normal home but they configure it so that it's like a temple. Luckily my dad had a friend who lived across the street so we could park in his driveway. Every Sunday they sell vegetarian food. You can get a salad for $5. But the box is pretty small. They also sell a little case of seaweed. If you want a large quantity of food, you need to call ahead so they can make the food. Many people order food from online from this place. On this very day the head monk said that they were making 300 bowls of ramen!! That's a lot!! For lunch, we all got one plate of food with salad, 3 fried chips, and one banana wrapped thing. And a bowl of ramen which included some veggie meat, some veggies, a big mushroom, and half a boiled egg that was made in some way that wasn't directly from a chicken. The ramen brother was made by the head monk himself. He urged everyone to make sure to drink it all because he made it from vegetables and herbs he got. Next month they're going to extend the eating area so that it reaches all the way to the end of the backyard. Also in May, they have an event for Mother's Day at 10:30am so be sure to come by! 5 stars because you can't really judge a small temple like this who's just doing the best they can. The fact that they're even running this temple in a house is amazing itself.

This place is so nice!!…read more It was my family and I's first timing coming here and it's super easy to drive to. If you're confused about where it's at, just keep doing down the road until you see the Buddhist flag and keep going up until you see the large parking spot on the right. Parking concerns? None at all! It's very large. It's very spacious here. Like said it was our first time and we were treated very warmly. They asked us to stay and eat for lunch but we said no but they kept nicely asking so we ended up staying to eat for a little. And wow! Was lunch so good! The plates were sooo big too. They were even nice to give us soup too when they said they were low on it. Thank you!

It's Vietnamese Buddhist Temple. The place was top of the mountain you can see the flag and go up,…read morethey have huge space for parking lot on the right. Anyone can come and pray, i always go near the kitchen and greet the monks there before praying and somehow you'll meet Ni Co Khanh she's very welcoming and generous, she'll inform you and help with any question and guide you. Some of them didn't speak english but Ni Co Khanh mostly there and would be happy to help you out. People are very welcoming and kind. Even though the language barrier but you can understand :) Anyone can come and pray anytime it's open for everyone but i would preferably to stop by near the kitchen or someone to greet first before i go inside to pray. This place need more recognizable!

Vietnamese buddhist temple. Relatively new and developing. Can get some more support. Came here…read moreon visak day. They celebrated. Ample parking. A lot of food.

Relatively new temple in the Valley Center area. My gf took me here to visit and I fell in love…read morewith the peaceful scenery. I met the zen master there, young and happy monk. Very knowledgeable and teaches meditation. It's just a piece of land with some tents and trailers but gives you a nice relaxing feel, like Zen. There are lots of trees and plants, a little creek that runs through the land and 4 levels so you can do a hike up the mountain. I'd like to come back again once I get my work load straighten out..it's a must visit place.

Lunch served til 3 pm. Impressive watching them grind up the many ingredients to season each papaya…read moresalad order. Doc and hubs ate chicken skewers, and iced Thai coffee with their papaya salad. I opted for boat noodles(soup dish) choosing beef instead of pork. The lady also added these whitish round delicious items into my bowl I'm guessing was perhaps fish cake. Still full from breakfast I ate maybe 1/3 of it. Hoitobo(glutton) you know who alias Pugsley finished the rest of it. Very Unique experience. Doc said next week they are having a special food event. Two of the gentlemen were very welcoming and very friendly.

First time visiting the Thai Buddhist Temple in Escondido…read more Parking: -Situated in a residential neighborhood, you can easily find street parking. There were also some parking stalls at the temple itself Food: -They serve food and drinks here on Sundays. I came a little after noon. Unlike some other Thai temples I've been to in the past that served food, this one had no lines which I appreciated. -today when I visited they had two different types of noodle soups, papaya salad, bbq chicken, Thai tea and coffee, as well as things like fried fish. -you can pay with items via cash. They have menus around the temple with how much things cost. You order at the various stations and place your money in the wooden donation box. -they have a self serve condiments section with spices and vinegar. There are also utensils that you help yourself to. -when you are done, you discard any leftovers you have by the sink. Pros: -lots of regulars come here so it's nice to see the strong community. Some of the regulars were really friendly and introduced themselves to me and introduced me to others -they have outdoor seating so you can enjoy your food Cons: -none

Beautiful Buddha temple I love the scenery and peaceful nature here! I love the building and…read morestatues too! Thank you!

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

Grateful for the friendships and peace found at Sunnataram Monastery…read more April 23, 2017 10am-3pm. The Light of Hope & A Day of Healing Sunnataram California Monastery 9560 West Lilac Road Escondido, Ca 92026

I joined the Temple after the Obon Festival because it was so much fun and the people were joyful…read more(don't see that very often nowadays). I enjoy going to the Service, the Temple is beautiful. Sometimes I attend via Zoom. It has been a lifelong wish of mine to officially become Buddhist and after losing faith in Organized Religion due to the political situation in this country. I am happy to be a member and If you need to calm your belly and brain try it out!

I was here today for the 1st day of the festival. I took my family and we had a great time. The…read morefood was good. So relax and fun for the whole family. We went inside to the main temple to listen to one of the topic about buddhism. So glad we did because it helps my children understand the basic. Get here early to get a good parking for the final event on Sunday. I saw people walking around with smiling on their face so you know they having a great time. Would come back later because I like this temple. Would recommended for everyone whom wants a little peace in their busy hectic life.