Thank you to the fellow Yelper who posted in the Events section about the 2017 Obon Festival…read morehappening today! Had it not been for you, I would've missed out yet again. For some reason, I always hear ahead of time about the Obon in the San Fernando Valley, but never get wind of the Oxnard Obon until after it's already passed. This year's festival offerings included the following goodies: Chili Hot dogs Japanese curry with rice Deep-fried gyoza Udon noodles Chicken teriyaki Beef teriyaki Assorted pastries Snow cones This is a wonderful family-friendly event hosted by the Buddhist temple that is OPEN TO EVERYONE!! Note that it is quite a bit smaller than some of the other Obon Festivals in SoCal. Free admission with lots of food, games, taiko drum performances, raffles, bonsai exhibits, and Japanese dancing. Make sure to bring cash. Location is on the corner of "H" and 2nd St. Plenty of street parking in front of the church and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

This is a review for there Obon festival that was being held on July 11th 2015…read more It's a wonderful festival that raises money for the temple. They serve homemade sushi and manju. They also have the most amazing teriyaki beef, chicken, udon noodles and gyoza. They have sno cones for the kids. They sell fresh produce and have a raffle for gifts. They have a small display of bonsai trees and do a demonstration on how to make your own bonsai. They have traditional Japanese dance demonstrations too. They have a beautiful drum exhibition and dance choreography with everyone dressed in traditional clothing. They have games for the kids. Great fun for the whole family. Bring a hat or umbrella because there isn't much shade and it can get quite hot.

Great place The teachers are very compassionate, and the community share their resources.read more

I've been a Buddhist devotee all my life and An Lac Mission is by far my favorite temple in the…read moreSoCal area. My family and I have been coming here since the temple was relocated from the Oxnard location in 2003. The current temple is now located in the Saticoy area (down the road from Saticoy Elementary School). Though An Lac primarily serves the Vietnamese Buddhist community, all are welcome to join in its festivities. I was very happy when they had brought in the Sri Lankan Theravedan monk, Venerable Sutadhara, to run the Buddhist center and unify the Sri Lankan Buddhist community in the Ventura area. Ven. Sutadhara is fluent in English as he was the former senior lecturer in Lingustics at the University of Kelaniya in Sri Lanka. As an American born Sri Lankan, I appreciate the fact that he provides accurate translation from Pali to English so we can better understand our religious affiliation. The newly made meditation garden is just beautiful! Complete with multiple Buddha statues, ponds, and fountains, it is the perfect place to meditate and enjoy the outdoors in peace. The temple also provides meditation, zen, and yoga classes to further your practice. I highly recommend coming here! It is a wonderful place, Buddhist or not!

There's great yoga classes here. I went to the 9:30 class on Tuesday with Debra. I felt so…read morewelcomed. The yogis in the class were so sweet. They showed me around and made me feel comfortable. I've practiced yoga before but struggle with staying consistent. Whether you're new or experienced, I highly recommend trying a class here. Debra's teaching style is one I really enjoy, welcoming, grounding, and sure to leave you feeling relaxed.

The Camarillo Buddhist Center is excellent for both learning about Buddhism and engaging in calming…read morespiritual activities like meditation and yoga. A truly enriching experience.

Whether you're a strong believer or a meditation novice this meditation center is for you…read more Everyone's guilty of being so busy with school, work, or kids or sometimes all three we forget to do simple things, like breathe. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center helps you take a second to get back what is rightfully yours- some peace. They are small in size but big on passion. The Center has a calming atmosphere as soon as you walk in, and the staff there is no different. They hold mala bead workshops about every 6 months and they are a great way to learn more, practice patience, and bond with family and friends. Their meditation classes are settling for the busy mind, and healthy for the burdened soul.

I found this place doing an internet search for Meditation classes. They offer many different times…read morefor Guided Mediation classes that work well for anyone's schedule. The temple has a welcoming atmosphere and a great selection in their book store. The teacher was very soft spoken and inspiring. She gave us insight on why we should mediate and it's benefits. She guided us through our meditation and made it easy for us to follow. I'm glad I came here and look forward to my next visit.

A little shout out to say thanks to all the member of the Bodhi Path in Santa Barbara and to Dawa…read morethe teacher. The entire group is so friendly and peaceful. They are warm and welcoming. If you have any interest in understanding Buddhist Philosophy, this could be a very helpful group. Meet some new friends and enjoy a beautiful silent meditation and more.

Bodhi Path is the place to be if you are serious about attaining Enlightenment, learning about…read moreBuddhist philosophy and psychology (gaining wisdom), and practicing proper meditation techniques. This is not your average Tibetan Buddhist center/ temple that offers meditation as a form of practice to relieve your daily stress, pressure, or discomfort. 3/20/2013 - was my first night here. Bodhi Path is offering a course on Profound Practice to learn about The View (Buddhist philosophy and psychology) and proper meditation techniques. It is held every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. I'll be back!!

Alix was born to heal and do this work. My session with her resulted in bone deep relaxation, a…read morehealing visual/appearance of a loved one, creative pathways in my brain being sparked, and just a sense of overall comfort during a transitional time. I highly recommend Alix for coaching or healing work.

This was my first Reiki session! I loved it from beginning to end. Alix is so sweet and welcoming…read more I have been having weird lower back pain. I felt great after the session and had a relaxing day. When I woke up the next day, my lower back felt like it was part of my body again. There has been some disconnect within myself and my body for a while, and I just felt put together again. The office is also super cute and the tea is delicious! Everything is so cozy and I really enjoyed this first session. I'm excited to come back for more!

Been seeing this all over social media so I decided to check it out! Once you arrive, you need to…read moreexchange your cash into tokens which you then use to pay for food. Was definitely surprised by the quality and how much food you get for the price you pay for. For $40, I was able to get 2 drinks (Thai tea and Thai coffee), 2 entrees (pad Thai; Chinese broccoli and crispy pork belly over rice), 4 pork belly skewers, and mango sticky rice. Overall, was amazed by the experience and food here!

I've been going to the Wat Thai for years since I was a kid and it's incredible to see how much…read moretraffic and growth has occurred in recent years, largely due to a numer of reasons like the food court area and the tourism to Thailand. There is a lot of good food for very reasonable prices. I usually go to pray at the temple and then we head over to the food area. And on weekends, it can be super crowded. You exchange your dollars for tokens as the vendors don't accept cash. There is all the Thai staples like Pad Thai, Pad See Ew, and even Thai tea. Do note that parking can also get very crowded on weekends. So I park in the surrounding area. Cheers to the Wat Thai, as I hope there maybe we can be renovations to help with the upkeeping.

In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), I am sharing a recent…read morediscovery/experience. While I am pretty naïve when it comes to the Buddhist faith and practice, I happened upon this American Buddhist Meditation Temple (ABMT) through a Google Maps marker. I immediately hit the road out of curiosity. Directions: To find this temple, head south on Patterson Ave toward the ocean, passing over the Atascadero Creek and bike path. You'll go up a hill into the More Mesa neighborhood with ranches and orchid farms. Follow the signs to Cal-Orchid by turning right on Orchid Dr (there was no street sign when I visited). The street dead ends with three gravel parking spots on the left for the temple. Given that parking is limited, it is acceptable to park on the property of Cal-Orchid to the right. This was such a unique and hidden find that most locals are probably unaware of its existence. It is a quiet place to practice meditation, offer support to the monks, attend Buddhist ceremonies, and for interested participants to attend formal retreats. The monks here perform a ceremony daily at 4 pm involving chanting and meditation. The property is truly serene with a light breeze, blooming flowers, and greenery of bamboo in every corner of the eye. Buddha statues are also discovered throughout--even in unlikely places such as trees or on rocks. There are multiple areas for meditation, a covered shrine, and places for offerings. Truly a beautiful site for all to explore and learn about. If you visit here, please consider leaving a donation in the locked box for its preservation and services.

What a beautiful relaxing place! We only visited the gardens but did not attend any event or…read moreretreat. The gardens are beautiful and lush, and we spent about 30min doing the walking loop. It's so calm and an ideal place to practice mindfulness and meditation. I'm curious now about the events and will look into staying overnight one day!

Visitation Rights: 1…read more Meditation Mount History: Florence Garrigue, approaching her 80th birthday, was guided to the Ojai Valley and arrived in 1968 to establish a center for Meditation Groups, Inc., with the physical location now known as "Meditation Mount". After finding the initial benefactor and arranging financing for the project with generous gifts from the people who believed in the work of the organization, Florence selected the site at the East end of the valley. She worked closely with Ojai architect Zelma Wilson in planning the beautiful Tibetan - style buildings, and Grant Castelberg of Santa Barbara who served as the landscape architect for the center. The Meditation Mount facilities were completed in April of 1971. Since that time, Meditation Mount has functioned as an educational center offering spiritual programs that enhance the awakening of the human soul in all aspects of social endeavor. Group Creative Meditation and Monthly Full Moon Meditations continue to be an important part of the rhythm in the Mount's life, focusing on the embodiment of the universal spiritual principles and pathways as a cornerstone to build a more enlightened and compassionate humanity. Mission Statement: The mission of Meditation Mount, a nonprofit organization, is to promote the building of an enlightened and compassionate world through the power of Creative Meditation, inspirational educational programs, and community-based events focused on the practical application of the following universal spiritual principles: Right Human Relations, Goodwill, Group Endeavor, Unanimity, Spiritual Approach, and Essential Divinity. Reserve a time slot on their website: https://www.meditationmount.org/ Visitation/Time slot is about 2 hours. Morning or/and Sunset. Price Of Admission: $12 for the 2-hour visitation experience. For special events, it'll cost more. You'll just have to check out their calendar on their website. Parasols To Use: If you need some shade, Meditation mount provides parasols to help with that. Entertainment: 1) Please enjoy playing with the gong and the wind chimes. Make sure you make a lot of noise! I'm kidding... It's a place to meditation... Gosh... me.... Gosh! I kinda got reprimanded by a docent for making a ruckus... the other lady that work there... told me I can make as much noise as I want. So much confusion! lol 2) Slapping your face, arm, and ear... the bugs and flies don't care who you are. I ended my visit with 5 or 6 bug bites. Better to wear long pants and long sleeve shirts.Insect repellent and earplugs would be great also. 3) Enjoy the hiking trail along the perimeter that'll take about 15 minutes to go through it. 4) Enjoy the views. Would recommend scheduling your visit during the sunset. Meditation Mount For Thought: Wouldn't mind coming back. Would like to prepared on my next visit by wear long sleeves, insect repellent, and earplugs.

Great peaceful sanctuary to learn buddha's teachings and to meditate. The center offers talks open…read moreto the public and study programs to deepen our understanding of buddhism and how to appy the teachings to our lives. There is a class for children also.

From the owner: Mahakankala Buddhist Center has provides services so that people who are interested in meditation…read morepractices can discover the various approaches that we offer at our Center. Whether you are Buddhist or non-Buddhist the techniques taught are suitable to be applied to your daily life. Our goal is to offer individuals methods for increasing their patience, love, compassion, and wisdom. We welcome everyone to attend our events and strive to offer a variety of activities and topics so that everyone's needs are met because we all need peace and happiness in our life.