It's a nice, peaceful, tranquility and pleasant temple in OC. They do have a nice big (but not…read morethat big) backyard with koi fish pond, fruit trees surrounded with plenty of shades. Buddha statues are displayed everywhere from the front parking to the back. The parking lot is small, for 12-15 cars the most but there are street parking too...can be hectic during holidays. The only thing that makes me feel abit at odd is that religious and politics shouldn't and wouldn't mix or displaced. I don't care which side you're on but when you're at the temple, you're searching for peace and relaxation. Not to discuss politic or to hear about it, especially with the head monk. It makes me lost the respect for the temple.

Peaceful, comfortable and friendly atmosphere here never scenes aren't changed. My favorite temple…read morehas many beautiful trees and can be seen that the temple is very carefully maintained. There are many resources, free books for everyone to study Buddhism. Although this is not the biggest and most beautiful temple in Southern California, I feel the warm sincerity of the monks here. Especially, they never ask for anything from the Buddhists when I need help such as making offerings, praying for the dead, praying for peace. This temple has a spacious parking lot right in front of the temple. Every year, on the occasion of Lunar New Year, I often come here to pray

Perfect place to relax and find some peace in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Little Saigon,…read morewe are not Vietnamese or Buddhist but did not feel weird at all coming here. Beautifully maintained small Buddhist temple, very cool walking in and seeing the huge statue of Guan Yi/ Quan Am. There are smaller statues spread throughout the outside, the larger temple is very clean with prayer books and large gold statues inside. A nice monk was watering some plants and some people came to light incense and pray. We came to waste some time waiting for the inlaws to finish frying katsu. My oldest son liked the statues and loved donating money.

Gorgeous temple, had lots of fun visiting for Tết. Beautifully decorated, and they lit off a bunch…read moreof firecrackers. They also had food for sale, and nước mía.

I know this temple since it started back in the days...and now it is huge and one of the biggest in…read moreOC. They have veggie foods for sales in the weekend and during the full & half moon per month. Very nice and respectful temple.

My uncle bought me some food from here and it was delicious. Some of the best vegetarian pho I have…read moreever had. I can't wait to visit in person and buy more food.

I know nothing about Buddhist temples and rites, just like I know nothing about Catholicism and…read moremass. However I am intrigued by organized religion and rituals. Got to witness a ceremony and enjoy a vegetarian meal here. It was following a procession based on ancestor worship. Certainly interesting to see how it progressed, the reading of the hymns, and then the celebration of food after.

After my father's death, this temple was my second home. This is the place that I go to to keep…read moremyself sane. They have been taking care of my father and some of my mothers ancestors for about a year now and I cannot thank them enough.

Thank you for helping our family during this very difficult time to honor the passing our brother…read more Your professionalism and personal approach made our experience easier. Your English skills helped made the process more understandable.

The monks who are in charge of this temple are very opinionated and bias on social and political…read moreviews. That is contradict with the principles of Buddhism and the religious lives they chose.

Sunday school registration is now open. Stop by anytime on Sunday from 10-2:30 pm…read more Vegetarian lunch is made fresh every Sunday, classes here are taught by an array of amazing parents volunteers . Teachings of meditation, Buddhist prayer, Vietnamese speaking, reading and writing the Vietnamese language. Kids are also involved in community service , students participate in the traditional lion dance and traditional Vietnamese performance dances.

What an auspicious wrong right turn turned right! After getting turned around by a few blocks, I…read moredrove past the Chua Phap Van Buddhist Temple in Pomona. I break fast for aesthetically stunning and culturally significant spaces! There was ample street parking. The temple was closed, however the view from the sidewalk alone is so incredibly stunning! Yes, life is a cycle of suffering, but for several minutes I was relieved of that sensation by gazing upon the majesty of the temple grounds. I may never achieve enlightenment, but my day was made more vibrant and reflective from the many statues, sculptures, water features and meticulously manicured flora. It's immense religious and cultural importance and outdoor beauty and charm cannot be understated! It would be a privilege to explore the grounds someday if possible.

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

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.