A nice, well-kept temple open to the public with a mix of indoor and outdoor shrines and statues.. I walked in on a Sunday, there was 1 caretaker inside and fairly empty. Space open for kneeling and bowing and there's a recording of chants that can be heard throughout the temple. Very calming ambiance. I only saw one other person during my time there, who came in to offer incense. Overall, a calming place to walk around, reflect, and simply be present. read more

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They welcome all. I walked around the temple grounds admiring the beauty of the stone statues. Threw a dime in the wishing well and sat on a bench to contemplate. Thats when I noticed the doors were open. The shrine peeked out of the large doors. It's as if they were expecting me. I walked in to find the place empty. The grounds were empty too. I didn't expect it to be open actually. I was just driving by. As I made my way in admiring yet more divine inspired art I noticed pillows on the floor. I kneeled and bowed. With my eyes closed I prayed for peace to come into my heart. A Gong rung and echoed. I knew now I was not alone. I finished my prayer and looked up to find an older man looking at me. I stood up. We didnt exchange words yet our eyes communicated. We bowed to each other and I left with more peace than i walked in with. Thank you. read more

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Such a pretty temple! I love their deity statues. They have plenty, yet it's not cluttered. Their incense sticks are pre-bundled for you and tied by a rubber band so you don't have to count them out. Once you light the tips with the candle and place a stick for each god, you'll have some left over for the outside shrines! The temple is extremely quiet and calming. I visited in the middle of the day during the weekend and it's a shame that it's so vacant. Maybe because people are away for the holidays. This temple is very small, but that's what gives it its humble atmosphere. I didn't see any monks here, but the elderly caretaker was really kind and rings the gong for you when you bow to the gods. He even helped me locate the censer for the Thien Hau statue (the center largest structure is the temple's main focused deity), which was located behind instead of directly in front, as is custom. There is a box for money donations for the temple near the main deity. Outside is a wishing well! When you're praying, you can ask for anything you find important to you-- good health, success, grades, happiness, family health, beauty, wealth, love... I normally ask to keep my family healthy and happy first before asking for good grades and success haha. So come visit if you need peace of mind and good luck on your prayers! :) read more

Thien Hau Temple - Wishing well-- no coins tossed in needed :) - Religious Organizations Near Me - Austin, Texas