Happy that there's a local Thai buddist temple in the Fairfield area. The monks are friendly…read more Sometimes they have festivals where volunteers make authentic Thai food to get donations in for the temple. They also have events for Thai citizens to get their Thai passports and Thai ID cards renewed. Very convenient!

Beautiful temple with very nice monks. Come and see for yourself…read more Wat Chaimongkol is well known by supporting from the people in different locations such as Bay areas, Fairfield, San Francisco and etc. Later on, June 25, 2009 is regarded as the best auspicious day of the time 9 A.M. and 9 minutes. All monks officially moved in living until now. Nowadays, Wat Chaimongkol is also officially acknowledged as a member of Assembly of Thai Monks organization so that it is a legal institutation in both secular and religious views. The total area of the current place is nearly a half of an acre with two buildings. In the big building with 2,422 sq. ft., there are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 reception room, 1 kitchen room and 1 dining room. In the small building with 900 sq.ft. there are 2 bedrooms 1 store-room and a 2 car garage. The space between two buildings is suitable for doing activities. Moreover, there is a large area at the front suitable for 10 cars parking excluded from the area of main road and than of informal education school.

I love this temple- Very serene and peaceful. The temple is…read morebeautiful with outdoor statues, cherry blossoms. During Tet, they have lion dances, firecrackers, foods.

It's very peaceful place. If you want to take a slow moment and reconnect with yourself and nature,…read morethis is one of the place you should go. You can find a true tranquility and serenity here. I wish whoever go there, all the sadness and misfortunes will be gone away like dust.

Today, i attended the annual Sacramento Buddhist Church bazaar, located on Riverside Blvd and X…read moreStreet. I have attended this popular bazaar since the 1960's for the food, games, crafts and music. The East Wind Band was scheduled today, but I missed them. There were a few games for the little kids to win prizes ($1 per ticket) and a spin wheel game to win money, if the wheel lands on the number you put your money on. I played 5 games, lost each one, and was answering a question to the worker, when they spun the wheel right away, and my numbers hit double before I could put my money down. The server said "my bad, sorry " knowing it was his fault, so that was my clue to stop! There was a large variety of foods to choose from. My favorite is the teriyaki chicken, but they were out of it by the time I got there. They had curry bowls, ebi (tempura shrimp) teriyaki sandwiches, gyoza, etc. outside for purchase, and a variety of sushi and udon noodles inside, with plenty of tables for eating out of the heat. I ordered a California roll, Inari, and a spam musubi. They tasted okay, and could've been fine without it, but I mainly ordered to help support the church's fundraiser. I didn't order the food outside, because it was a hot day, and i didn't know how long they've been sitting out on the racks. I did not find any crafts this year of which I was looking for. They included a booth for mochi and manju this year, and it was really popular. Though there seemed to be less booths and no crafts goods or plants for sale this year, I always look forward to this annual event.

Came out for the annual bazaar at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento and wow--this year was way…read morebigger than before. Almost too big! We arrived right at opening and it was bumper-to-bumper with people. Definitely a packed house. They've added a bus service now, which is a smart move given how popular it's become. Tons of food options, cultural booths, performances, and community vibes. You can really feel the heart and tradition behind it all. That said, I'm not a fan of big crowds, so this might be my last time attending. But if you love lively events and want to experience a slice of Japanese-American culture, this bazaar delivers.

Great temple for worship with deep rooted history! My family has been coming here for 20 years to…read morepray as a yearly tradition and we've always enjoyed the serenity it brings to us afterwards. The caretakers/family who volunteer at this temple are very caring, responsive and helpful. Helen, one of the friendly caretakers took time to explain the history of the temple and Bok Kai is a deity that controls water/floods. You can learn more about this on the Bok Kai temple's website, it's well worth reading! My family and I really appreciate this temple and will continue to drive 2.5hrs to pray and keep this temple as part of our tradition. What a gem in the Marysville community, we love it! BTW If you're lucky to see the attached museum (it was being restored/work in progress for a long time), you'll see an amazing collection of historic relics! I was blown away by the massive size and detail of the dragon head, truly an incredible treat for my family to see it!! Many thanks to the continuous dedication of the Marysville community and caretakers who protect and improve this beautiful temple for all of us to enjoy!

I want to take the time to thank the caretakers and their family for their many years of dedication…read moreto the worshipers and to the Bok Kai Temple. It is quite a commitment to give up every weekend to receive people at the temple. One of the reasons this temple is still around and has not been converted to a museum, like most of the Chinese temples in Northern California, is because Bok Kai Temple volunteers are willing to sacrifice weekends and holidays so people can come and pray and pay respect. The Bok Kai Temple is truly a treasure and we are very fortunate that it is still available to people to enjoy.

13 years later posting another review…read more Still a very lively place to come during the Cambodian New Year. It's actually gotten busier than ever. Lots of vendors. The lines for the food has gotten longer. What can you do? Gotta eat. lol What I've learned is just to get the stuff I don't get very often. Stuffed angel wings & Cambodian style fried bananas, especially. Since it's hot, grab some more food to take home & have a refreshing drink for the ride home too, since it's so hot. Glad all the huge statues are still there. Still very colorful place. Love coming here for the New Year to celebrate. Just gotta know what you're doing, because it's very crowded.

Gated temple, tons of parking, a lot of bathroom stalls (they hired workers to maintain during new…read moreyears), tons of vendors, statues, designated blessing station and eating area. They had ton of spots to sit and rest all throughout the temple. The stage was filled with tradional dancing and the parade around, love it here!

Super beautiful Buddhist temple and very well kept. I have taken my nieces on two separate…read moreoccasions to enjoy an afternoon of prayer, reflection, and relaxation -- and they all loved the experience. The entire site is decorated very beautifully with bright red lanterns and Buddha statues. I'm Buddhist by association but am not exactly sure of all the roles each Buddha represent -- I know a few but not all. This temple has a lot of Buddhas spread out so if you're curious about what a specific Buddha stands for -- just ask someone in the temple. When you walk into the temple, go directly to the right to light incense (which are already bundled individually in batches of 21). From there, just circle around and say a prayer to ever Buddha alter. I would suggest going in order. There's a beautiful pond outside and if you visit in the afternoon -- the sun will help shade one part of the fountain so it's relaxing to hang out with a coffee or boba drink with your favorite people.

June 11th, weekend before the rice dumplings festival, I cooked some sticky rice （油飯）to pay my…read morerespect It is the time of the year for the lotus come back alive

Great temple enshrined by His Holiness Grand Master Sheng-yen Lu, a living Buddha. There are many…read moredifferent teachings and practices one can learn to attain enlightenment!

Would have been nice if they have posted hours. This is the second temple in Sacramento we have…read morebeen to today that were closed. Have never been to a temple during working hours that is closed. Interesting.

This is a great place to learn meditation, or just drop in if you are looking for a free place to…read moremeditate that is beautiful and serene with friendly people. Some here also study the Tibetan Buddhist path but that is optional; beginners are welcome and free meditation instruction is offered several times a week. They serve refreshments at most of their events when the meditation session is over. While some of the regulars are older there are others who are younger, some from the UCD community and some families with younger and older children. Learning to meditate has been such a gift for me personally...

free instruction, breakfast 8-9 am on tue-thu, people i met there were sll friendly and kind, many…read moreare older but younget folks too, great outside patio

My Thai grandmother took me for the first time 25 years ago, because I was suffering. I had a…read morephysical reaction to their prayers. The energy cracked inside and released. I have been a supporter since. They married me and my husband as well as provided services for my mother's Buddhist funeral. They work through donations and are legitimate and devout. The level of service they provide to the community is monumental. They have Thai writing and speaking classes as well as Thai dance instruction. My daughter learned to dance there when she was young. I am eternally grateful to the monks and the Thai community.

Thai festival The…read morereason why i came here was because i heard about a thai food bazaar. i have never been to a thai bazaar, but i have been to a Japanese bazaar; which is awesome each time i go. Anyways i was really looking forward to learning about the CULTURE, FOOD AND DRINKS, AND PEOPLE. Layout/vibe It is a very simple temple in a more run down neighbor hood. The temple had a simple room where you would take off your shoes and go inside and pray and make a wish. They did have a tent outside where they had food which was free and offered to anyone who kindly made a donation from a dollar and up. There was also another option where you purchase food togo. Also they did have another tent for people to pour wax into the candle and make a wish and pray. I have noticed before you step into the temple or mat, you would have to take off hats and shoes before entering in, to show your respect. Food LARB I bought a box for $5 which is a good amount served! It had a lot of herbs and flavor to it, also it wasn't spicy. I did paired it up with some cabbage and sticky rice and some of my home made thai chili sauce and i had no problem gobbling it haha. I believe it was cooked beef with some beef tendon inside to give it a bit more chewy texture. SAUSAGES These pork sausages were awesome! its like all other pork sausages where it is moist and each bite was filled with pork grease! haha.... anyways cut it up into small pieces and paired with a slice of cabbage and my homemade thai chili sauce and some sticky rice with it. CHICKEN WINGS I had the char grilled, well more like bbq chicken wings! when i saw it on the grill, my eyes went glowing! also it was only $2 and its going to charity so that even a big plus! loved it even though i thought it was lacking in flavor but with some homemade salsa to spice it up, it solved the problem right there. PAPAYA SALAD Awesome Thai style made! They had the option of $5 or $7. Which comes with noodles and some sort or plant which looked like snow peas. As they were making it, they let us taste it to see if it was spicy or sour enough. We needed a bit more salt and they solved the problem real quick and added some more fish sauce to make it to perfection. Awesome portion size and was definitely tasty! love the fresh tomatoes that the chef was cutting it like a pro! Drinks THAI TEA My friend loves this! it was very rich and creamy! it was only $2 which was steal for the quality of it and size as well. i was refreshing to sip that in the heat. THAI GREEN TEA I order this one, because i never had a thai green tea before. I love this texture more that thai tea. This one has a smooth after taste texture and was rich and creamy as well. I am glad i got this one since i haven't seen else where really sell this. Desserts NAM WAN They has these dessert similar to three color, with coconut milk and lots of different color and sizes of tapioca inside to chew on. These were only $1 if your a nam wan fan! THAI COCONUT JELLO DESSERT This was unexpectedly good. I mean it came in an order of 6, which is made fresh when you place the order. Outside is golden crisp like a waffle and inside was hot and light refreshing coconut flavor with a jello texture. Awesome thai dessert i have try for the first time. i will include a picture to my review to show you how it looks. People Awesome! i mean i saw monks and thai people wearing traditional clothing for the ladies. It was more of a casual events but always awesome to see people dress in their own culture clothing. Nice and friendly people serving food and working there. They did have some trouble with english, but i had no problem with asking price to the foods. Parking Since it was like in a farm land area, the parking was on sand or dirt, and unpaved roads. Lots of parking which wasn't an issue. Location In a more run down neighbor hood, in the north area. But it was great to discover a thai temple, where in the future they have any more thai events, i know where it is held at. Overall Saw a different perspective about the thai culture, food, clothing, people, and temple. Love my thai hot spicy food! and will be back for future events.