I can't seem to edit my 2010 review, so I'll post an update here…read more I truly appreciated my time at the ISB. I never forgot the experience and the lessons have influenced how I move through the world since. 12 years later, I still wish I had written down the woman's name so I could post it accurately. While I was being playful in my account back then, I know how important names are to people all over the world, within all cultures and traditions. I regret renaming someone Jack...especially someone who had taken so much time and care to share a tradition with me. I'd like to keep the story up...but I also wanted to share my sincere apology.

Islamic Society of Boston.. Today is my first mosque visit since I came to Boston about two weeks…read moreago and my heart feel so warmed by the experience I had today.. So after doing some shopping at Costco today, we decided to go to this mosque for zuhur prayer. So when we walk in, it was really quiet. I went to get abulation and started looking for the women's prayer room. Couldn't find it. So I just walk down the hallway waiting for my husband to finish his prayer. I planned to get him to do the exploring for me. I couldn't help noticing there were many greeting cards plastered all over the wall. Some were in kids writing so I assume there are classes for children held here at the mosque. While waiting a guy came and said hello to me. He ask if those kids praying upstairs at the men's area my children. I said yes and he praises on how beautiful they are. Well, thank you. He then began telling me that he has 23 grandchildren himself! Anyway, my husband who just finished praying start talking to him. So when he found out that I haven't been able to find the women's prayer room, he started to give us a personal tour of the mosque. There are big prayer room for women (and men, of course), kids play room, office, kitchen and a few other areas. I went to pray while my husband keep chatting with the lovely guy. After that I noticed there are more greeting cards plastered in the prayer area. And the content just fill my hearts with hope and love. These cards are from people around the neighbourhood that has shown support and solidarity with the Muslim community here. Remember those cards in the hallway? Those cards are actually prayers and well wishes too. This is one of them that the mosque proudly put up in the women's prayer room. "Dear Islamic Society of Boston, Our family wanted to send you messages of love to let you know that you are respected and appreciated. We will stand up to the hate and intolerence that is happening in our country as will so many others. Sending love and light. Sincerely, Erin Fera, Andy Stein, Antonia Fera-Stein (age 3 yrs old). There were many more. So today, I left the mosque feeling uplifted first by the friendliness of the mosque's rep who showed us around and secondly by the support this community has shown to each other. You all have my utmost respect!

What an open community! I play in an orchestra with a woman…read morewho attends this temple and she invited my family and me to join her and her family to celebrate Holi. My boyfriend and I went to India last November so I was really excited to go to a Holi Fest. So last Saturday we went to the temple around 12pm and ate some breakfast (beans and rice) and watched a couple dancing ceremonies, listened to a woman sing songs, and met with the Priest. It was lovely. Very crowded though! Reminds me of a Catholic Church where a lot of members don't attend year round but on Christmas Eve and Easter everyone comes out! The place was packed and the parking lot was full so we parked on the side of the street. They then served lunch and the line was so long - so many people were cheating and joining the line 1/2 way like sideways style so those of us actually waiting in line had to wait forever. I'm pretty sure I moved one foot in 30 mins. Anyway eventually we got served - rice, beans, cauliflower/potatoes, raita, and rice pudding. I skipped the last two things since I'm vegan. They had some chutneys to put on it and you could get Chai tea if you wanted to. They only serve vegetarian meals and want to do more for the community by providing healthy food to elders, poor, etc. After we ate it was dye throwing time! This is why we came. Everyone got a cup full of powdered organic vegetable dye - purple, pink, yellow, green, blue, red, etc. colors. And you throw it on your friends or rub it into their skin. It's crazy! So much fun. But you have to be careful - you can get hit in the eye or mouth and the powder does get in your lungs. My friend warned me about not wearing good clothing, so I was so the ugly American wearing my overalls with paint stains - everyone was starring at me and laughing! But no one warned me about my hair! The pink dye is still in my hair and I can't get it out! AHH. This would be ok if I was 18, but I'm a lot older now and really don't want pink hair at my job. Unfortunately I just got highlights last month so I'm not due for another 2 months and can't justify the expense. So note to self - next time wear a hair net if you have light blond hair like me! Everyone should experience this - it's really fun. If the kids are bored at the ceremony they can go downstairs and play games. It was just such a welcoming friendly place to have strangers like us who aren't Hindu coming to their temple, eating their food, using their dye, but being received so pleasantly. We did give a donation for the food, but they gave us so much more in return with this experience.

This is the near by temple from my home. This temple is not very big but people are very welcoming…read more This place is calm and provide much needed peace. On some days they provide food which is really good. One suggestion - before going to temple please call them to check when they are open. Also, for special events you can check temple site.

Very peaceful ambience. They have dedicated priest and regular aarti is performed daily in the…read moremorning at 9am and evening at 7pm. All religious festivals are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Very friendly volunteers. Every Sunday there is event in the evening and dinner is served after aarti.

It is quite a few years I have been visiting this temple, Very nice ambience. you will love the…read moreway the pooja is performed. People are very nice and friendly. When I cannot go I can even watch on zoom. I am delighted with the service the volunteers offer. Do not miss visiting the temple if you are in the Boston area. I have been blessed with the grace of Durga.

We went to the temple for the first for Diwali yesterday.The temple is located on a shopping…read morecomplex.Outside you don't feel like there is a temple out there.But once you step in,you are in a for a surprise.You almost feel like you are in a Kali temple in Kokatta.They do pooja the way they typically do for goddess Kali.The temple is neatly organized with various Druga and Kali statutes. After our prayers,we had nice prashad in the temple.Surprisingly,the temple was not at all crowded even on a Diwali day.

Beautiful temple with many different statues. Extremely calm and quiet environment which is…read moreessential for prayers. While I no longer practice Buddhism myself, I went back with my mother and grandmother to this temple I have been to since I was little. It has changed a bit and grown (with the school and library across the street) but is still a welcoming place to all I remember it to be. Be wary that although there is parking there isn't a ton.

We lived the next street over for ten years, and my wife (who grew up Buddhist) swore she could…read morehear chanting on the summer breeze. So we investigated, and found the temple. The sanctuary is a serene place to meditate or pray, and my wife spent some time here over the years. This came with some degree of bewilderment from the monastics who live here, not at all used to white folks showing up. There's also a bit of a language barrier, as the congregants are all from Quincy's Vietnamese community, and most of the monastics are monoglot Tieng Viet speakers.

A very welcoming and open community exists at the GBZC. Every week newcomer classes are offered…read morethat are very accessible to people of all levels of knowledge of Zen Buddhism. The space is warm and well maintained. Services include liturgy, zazen (seated meditation) walking meditation, and a dharma talk or interviews with a teacher (voluntary with no pressure to have one). Please don't be intimidated and go if you are interested in Zen. It's a great place Parking: small lot adjacent to fitness center is available for visitors. Also lots of Cambridge sticker parking and some meters. Also on bus routes and not terribly far from the T. Easy to navigate once get the hang of it.

I came here for the first time last night and immediately knew I made the right decision. They…read moreprovided an orientation for newcomers that was welcoming and instructive. After 30 or so minutes of learning the basics with some helpful hints and tips we dove right into Tuesday nights meditation. The environment felt inclusive and welcoming. The whole aura of the center was comforting and relaxing. There was no feeling like I didn't belong and they had books at each of the seated areas to help through the chants. I'm not sure about the parking situation but from the central t station it was a quick 10 minute walk. I will definitely be back!

I have over the years taken a number of different classes at the Dianetics Foundation here in…read moreBoston. I have found the info invaluable handling my life, my relationships and my business. I have also found the folks that work there sincere and hardworking. Most often caring for the individual needs of those they service. I would highly recommend for anyone who sincerely, and sincerely is the key word, wants to improve their lives and the lives of those around them to visit these folks and see what they have to offer. My hats off to Mr. Hubbard and to those that work at this and all is foundations.

Very peaceful atmosphere, The temple is well-maintained, and i appreciate the dedication and hard…read morework of the volunteers who ensure its cleanliness and sanctity. 6-foot murti (statue) of Shirdi Sai Baba, which serves as a focal point for worship and meditation. Hanuman ji Murti in black is there which is very rare to see in other temples. Kitchen is very neat and clean. It's spiritually enrich environment, making it a must-visit temple

Very peaceful temple, feels like going there daily. Jai Sai!…read more Everyone gets opportunity to take the arti in hand and do yourself during arti. That's really cool, rarely happens! Priest is so polite and helpful...Kudos to him!