Can't say enough good things about Wat Buddhametta. The friendliness of the monks, the wonderful Thai buffets that they offer. It's all there for you. Everyone is welcome to join in and learn about Buddhism. They are always celebrating some event, such as Buddha's Birthday, holidays.etc. They also have several classes teaching meditation as well as Yoga classes which are free. It's a warm and inviting place to be. It's always your choice to leave some donations, money, paper towels, toilet tissue, napkins. They are self sustaining so every bit can help. read more

Wat Buddhametta - Celebration Day at the Wat - Buddhist Temples Near Me - Tucson, Arizona

This place is beyond wonderful. The other reviews say it all. Peace and serenity abound! One thought is they don't have the buffet every month as sometimes they have other commitments, like their booth at Tucson Meet Yourself. Same timing - It was a bummer as I have their monthly buffet in my calendar - things happen. Check the website first. read more

Loved it here! I've been eyeing it for a while to attend some of the free meditation programs that I have seen featured on Meetup. I went here with my friend and her two kids for the third Saturday buffet, and it was amazing. Kids under 10 eat free, so we paid $20 and had endless amounts of incredible food. The place was very well attended and we sat outside in the garden area. The thai food just kept coming, with delicious desserts, great soups, noodles and rice and curry. So tasty! Everyone there was very friendly and helpful and the environment was kind and warm. I look forward to attending some meditation and possibly yoga one day. This center runs on donations and generosity so it felt very good to support their efforts. read more

Best Bhuddist Temple in Tucson.

What a wonderful place! I had to go here for a class I was taking, and I expected to feel really out of my element but on the contrary I felt quite welcome. You go in and take off your shoes and they have a list of rules on the wall so you don't have to worry about offending them on accident if you just skim through the general rules. The monks were super friendly. I attended a tai chi class which was free and encountered many other non Buddhist people there. If you visit their online site you can see their schedule of events that they hold, chanting, meditating, tai chi, qi gong, etc. This is a place where the monks also live so you can't just drop by any time. Overall, beautiful hidden place! read more

The Wat Buddhametta monthly Thai buffet fundraiser is really the only Thai food I want to eat in Tucson. The community buffet happens the third Saturday of each month from 5-7pm and is a can't-miss Tucson experience. For $10 donation, you get an amazing all-you-can-eat meal in a warm, friendly, and beautiful atmosphere. There is always a huge array of dishes on the buffet, with vegetarian and meat options, plus unique salads and desserts. Thai iced tea or bottled water is available for $1 (I believe). I absolutely love to sit in the huge garden outside and enjoy the landscaping, fountain, and sunset in the desert. Seating is family style and the abbot of the Temple comes around to chat with everyone. It's usually bustling but not so crowded you can't find a seat. read more

I still love the place, just really difficult to drive all the way there just to find a sit has been cancelled or the time moved. It would be great if they kept their calendar up to date in a more regular way. Twice now I've gone in the past few weeks to be saddened that something was changed and I live a good 30 min away. read more

Wonderful warm and welcoming, delicious food, although out of the approximately 6 entrees there were only 2 that were pure vegetarian. Lots of desserts... Even donuts??? And several dance routines that were very very nice as well. Enjoy! read more

The community at Wat Buddhametta is warm and welcoming without being overwhelming. The once a month fund raiser buffet is good and leaves one wishing they had these fund raisers on other days as well. During dinners they celebrate birthdays of those friends and family who want to share their special day, put on Thai dancing sequences, announce upcoming events and more. If you want to see a good example of community, they have set up a great one here. They also provide free guided and silent meditation, yoga, T'ai chi classes and more. You do not need to be Buddhist to attend. read more