I visited this place yesterday, year of Ox is a bad luck year for my son. I wanted to pray for his…read moresafety. It's a beautiful and serene place not very far from Atlanta. I kneeled in front of the Buddha, emptied all my worries in my heart and asked him to give me the strength and courage to navigate through this life. My heart felt lighter after.

They have service every Sunday. Beautiful and great place to mediate and chant. Koi pond, and fruit…read moretrees outside the temple. Beautiful Buddha statues inside the temple. They have drum class for the kids.

This is a small but the most beautiful Buddhist Zen Center I ever visited. The atmosphere is very…read morewelcoming.

This is a super small community so don't go expecting something grand. There are mainly Saturday…read moreand Sunday sessions: Saturday sessions start around 6:30 PM and has mostly non-Vietnamese folks. Sunday sessions start around 11 AM (?) and has more of the Vietnamese individuals. A light dinner and lunch, respectively, are served before the sessions. Do keep in mind that these are vegetarian meals composing of non-meat dishes. I enjoy the Saturday sessions more because it's more relaxing, me not being too comfortable with my Viet. lol. Sessions are causal and varies each week. There is usually a walking mediation, dharma talk, and sitting mediation. Well, that has been my experience on Saturday evenings. Master Hai, or Thay as he likes to be called (roughly meaning teacher), speaks both English and Vietnamese so don't worry about feeling lost. He lives at this place so you can come by to visit, mediate, or ask questions pretty much any time. Although this is a Buddhist temple, they don't force anything upon you or try to convert you. Think of this place as a Zen sanctuary. There is also a garden outside for enjoyment reserved for warmer weather. :) There are a few parking spaces in the front, but just drive around to the back for additional parking spaces. This place is a house that's converted so it will be a normal residential home with flags and other distinguishable statutes. There is no dress code. Just don't come looking like you are about to go to the club in revealing clothing. Check out this link where Master Hai's Master is talking with Oprah. Yes, Oprah Winifred. http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=thich+nhat+hai+oprah&view=detail&mid=A2FC537AE4301FF26C41A2FC537AE4301FF26C41&FORM=VIRE11

Excellent place to learn about Sanatan Dharma. Came her with my husband. We love out Hindu dharmaread more

Definitely a beautiful site to see. One of my most fave of 2022. I had been to a BAPS location in a…read moreChicago burb years ago and realized they were affiliated. This is such a masterpiece from every angle. And I'm glad we took a special side trip when we were going through Atlanta and saw it. It's pretty massive. There was someone who was working there though who was watching us like a hawk. We didn't do anything wrong but I guess we stuck out. So it was unsettling that they have a sign welcoming people to see their beauty but look at us like we were criminals. I ignored him and made sure to check this out nevertheless. Everyone else who we came across was extremely friendly and welcoming as if we were visiting their home.

I don't live here but a Christian Church is a place where we live in community as brothers and…read moresisters regardless of where we come from. When I am on the road for my job I still find great comfort in attending services at unfamiliar churches no matter where I am. We walk together and this is a fundamental Christian principle. I felt the Spirit immediately when I walked in to check this place out. Worship Service was awesome and this is a Word teaching establishment following His Word. Thanks for a great experience while passing through Norcross, GA. Grace and Peace to all who make this place happen!

Love the church, always have but these ushers have been very rude. The first time I ignored it even…read morethough it made me feel some type of way but this time I had to say something.

I fell and twisted my leg and tried to get help. The sidewalk in front of the temple has a huge…read morecrack and as I was trying to get into the temple, I ended up falling into the crack, so I limped to the front door and tried knocking one of the monks saw me And refused to let me in. I don't want to say it was because I'm African descent, but after he let a white woman come in and also he let an Indian couple come in, but ignored me. I just sat on the floor in front of the temple until the pain subsided. I guess even with monks skin color matters this was very disappointing.

http://dharmajewel.us/ A beautiful Buddhist temple situated…read morein the "Bible-belt" South, Dharma Jewel Monastery welcomes all to learn about the peaceful and profound ancient philosophy that Buddhism entails. DJM is part of Chung Tai Chan (Zen), which practices meditation, sutra studies, and performing good deeds (though here in Atlanta, Tzu Chi Buddhist Charities is far more active in performing philanthropic work). Beginner and more advanced meditation classes (in English or Chinese) to calm and clear the mind are available, as are Sunday chanting services in Chinese. The building is a conversion of an old church - a true sign of the religious freedoms that Americans enjoy. All activities are free of charge, though donations are appreciated. Website at www.ctzen.org and at www.dharmajewel.us To our elders be respectful: respect subdues arrogance To our juniors be kind: kindness dispels anger With all humanity be harmonious: harmony overcomes rudeness and violence In all endeavors be true: truthfulness eradicates deceit