A place of peace and meditation…read more I have started the 8 week meditation course on Saturdays and its going really well. The setting is basic and there are plans for enlargement but this is a growing Buddhist temple, and the monks are friendly and relaxing to be around. Leave your stress and shows outside.

I just started attending the Arizona International Buddhist Meditation Center after a friend…read morerecommended I come with him. Meetings are Wednesday nights at 7pm on Temple Street (the center may be difficult to find as it is located in a residential house). There is parking available in front the house as well as a church parking lot across the street. Cushions are provided for your comfort and the meditation session lasts about 45 minutes. Shane will ring a bell and talk you through the first 5 to 10 minutes. Afterwards, silence commences and you try not to think of anything at all. Once the meditation session ends, Shane leads a short discussion session to allow for questions and for the resident monk to read a prayer aloud. I feel relaxed and at peace when I come here. Everyone is kind and welcoming, no judgement! If you are looking for a group environment and friendly community to meditate with, this is the perfect spot in Arizona!

Small Vietnamese temple with big warm-heartedness. It is a very nice place to listen to the…read morechanting and prayers on Sundays, followed with vegetarian meal around noon. They also offer assistance on funeral and memorial services. The nuns performed 4th annual prayers/memorial service last Sunday for my (99-year-old) mother.

It's interesting. People are nice an accepting. Service at 10am in jam packed with not any extra…read morespace, so I didn't stay. Seems to be very popular place.

Practiced under Thich Nhat Hanh tradition. Offers sitting, walking meditation. Wonderful place to…read morepractice mindfulness.

This is an excellent meditation center led by a fully ordained monk in the tradition of Zen Master…read moreThich Naht Hanh. The Sangha (group of practitioners) meets several times each month for both sitting and walking meditation as well as dharma discussion. More information can be found on the Meetup app.

Lovely location. It's in a neighborhood, so there is street parking outside. Pass through the gate…read morejust beyond the driveway into the homes backyard. People are likely to greet you here. The zendo (meditation hall) is the other structure in the backyard. Very kind and welcoming people. An introductory lesson is typically required before sitting. It was very informative as there are a quite a few traditions to follow. Three 25 minute sittings, one walking meditation, chanting, followed by tea. It's not a requirement to stay for all of the sittings. I felt very welcomed and am very much so enjoying this new practice.

This is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Temple, which was founded by Kyozan Joshu Roshi. Kyozan Joshu Roshi…read morewas born in 1907, and came to the United States in 1962. Currently, as of this writing, he is still actively teaching in the United States and has visited this Zen Center located in Tempe on several different occasions. The monks and nuns here are very friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. Go to the web site or call the phone number for more information. If you've ever been interested in Zen Buddhism, check out this temple, it is definitely worth your time and effort. This is the real deal.

Super sweet gals behind the counter! Tried the pumpkin pie latte and it was delicious. I love this…read moreconcept and their menu themes.

The Phoenix Shambhala Center is a wonderful place for meditation, Buddhist and non-Buddhist…read moreprograms, and specialty classes on everything from contemplative photography to flower arranging. The community is very welcoming, and the space is beautiful inside. The building doesn't look like much from the outside, and it is a bit hard to spot from the street, so look for the sign out front (note that the entrance is in the rear next to the parking lot). I highly recommend Shambhala for anyone looking for a good place to practice mindfulness and learn to be more present and sane in the world.

Everyone is welcome. They are beautiful souls who are helping people cope in these turbulent times.read more

Came by to scope out the location in preparation for tomorrow's weekly Wednesday meditation group…read more Not sure how many people will show, but at least I know it's close enough so I can arrive early. The building is big, so I'm sure there will be plenty of space to socially distance- (but I still want to get here early)! The last time I tried group meditation was in 2012; so I'm curious if I'll be able to clear my mind and find balance while in the group. Only one way to find out. I'll be back tmrw and update my review once I actually experience it. But so far, the center seems lovely. Update: Went back on Wednesday but they are not doing any in-person meditations with the current COVID pandemic, which is completely understandable. I did read on their website that they conduct Zoom meditations and talks. You can find the monthly schedule online. I'll check some of those out. Take care and stay safe everyone!

This is a wonderful place of peace and reflection. Love this place. The facility and staff are warm…read moreand welcoming.

I've been logging and mediating and feel so much calmer and at peace. I highly recommend them!read more

It's a super good temple to go if you're a Buddhist who speaks Chinese. ShiFu is from Taiwan Fo…read moreGuang Shan, very nice and gives sermon to everyone after chanting the sutra every time.

Can't say enough good things about Wat Buddhametta. The friendliness of the monks, the wonderful…read moreThai 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.

This place is beyond wonderful. The other reviews say it all. Peace and serenity abound! One…read morethought 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.