Tried to call them to come down there and get some information. Woman who answered the phone was…read morevery rude and hung up on me. I called back thinking maybe she didn't speak English that well but the connection ewasn't good. Click. She hangs up again. I call a third time. I say hello. She recognizes my voice and immediately hangs up on me again. No problem. I moved on to another temple. Buddha Blessings.

I drive from Orange County to come here and pray. The on site Monk showed me how to bow. I love…read morethis beautiful temple and the feeling I have being here. Much love

Very peaceful, beautiful place to pray. The people are kind and there's lots of seats.read more

I began chanting in 1996. Since I joined Myohoji, my whole life has changed and it has really…read moreenhanced my view of the world and my life. Great relationships, great job, and a wonderful family are just a few of the amazing benefits I have received by chanting at Myohoji.

This gorgeous temple serves as a spiritual and community center for the Buddhist community in Los…read moreAngeles. I visited for the first time to support the Brew Ha Ha 5.0 fundraiser; as you may have guessed, the fundraiser involved drinking beer (and eating snacks served at "yatai", mobile food booths common in Japan). Any temple that serves beer in the community hall is all right with me, and these pairings of snacks/beer knocked it out of the park. This is a can't miss fundraiser to support the community and truly unique in the L.A. area. The grounds are stunning, beautifully maintained, and with historical features named on informational plaques. I was unable to visit the interior of the temple, but if the exterior is any indication, it's beautiful. Very ample parking. Absolutely wonderful asset to the community; hope to visit again soon.

Call me biased, as this is now my home temple. But from the very first day I wandered in, I knew…read morethere was something special here. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or new to Buddhism completely, the folks at LAAHBT will take great care of you. The services are comforting. The ministers are friendly and very approachable. And they offer a range of classes on a donation basis. Jodo Shinshu Buddhism is not as well known in the USA as other schools like Zen or Tibetan, but it is a Buddhism that embraces the here and now. It sees us in all of our imperfections and differences and welcomes us each as we are. Services are in both English and Japanese and the congregation (sangha) is diverse. They offer special celebrations that are open to the public as well. If you have never been to an Obon Festival, you need to come dance with the folks at LAHHBT! And did I mention how beautiful the temple is inside? You should see it for yourself

Classic temple on the outskirts of J-Town. They do have…read moretheir own parking that is secured. Place is handicapped accessible

Truly, a wonderful place it's so peaceful tradition. This makes visiting little Tokyo downtown…read morearea. Always a very special time. And so special to receive a blessing. It's so important. We donate anything. It really goes a long way.

Nice and clean. Feel like home again. They give me suggestions on things. Bring good energy and…read moreluck home. Thank you

Xuan Wu San is NOT a charity. It's a small Buddhist temple. We go here every year after Chinese New…read moreYear to pray for some blessings for the year. There's three different kinds of rituals. One of them requires getting 12 incense sticks to pray at each little shrine in the temple. Each little shrine is numbered so you know which one to go to first. Red envelopes are exchanged for new ones. They also have yellow and green sheets for you to put in the house or in the car for good luck. There is a separate ritual for zodiacs that happen to land on a bad luck year. That's $20 per person. The smell of incense throughout this temple is very relaxing. There's also soothing music that plays throughout. Overall, it's a nice little Buddhist temple. I always feel a little at peace after my visit here. I'll be back again next year.

My family has been coming here for so long that the monks gave us all nicknames. This temple is…read morevery peaceful and a good place to unwind if you need to get away from the bustle of the city. They have a daily service from 10:30-noon for the community but you can request a short prayer service before or after depending on the monk's availability. If you're familiar with Thai Buddhist tradition and temple culture, people will bring a dish or more for the monks to bless and later partake in, offer up a blessing/alms for those who've passed, then everyone will pray together while the monks receive the offerings (basically eat lunch), then it's potluck time for visitors after. It's a very laid back temple, they do have classes for youngsters on the weekends, holiday events, can also host weddings and funeral prayer services. They have retreat style meditation and also have community fund raising events as well. Please be kind and respectful when visiting, help out when possible as there are no hired janitors, everyone pitches in to help when organizing the service and you will see the system if you look for it. P.S. No shoes are allowed in the praying/service rooms, available shoe shelves are right outside the doors before entering, the shoes should join the shoe community on the shelves...thanks.

Beautiful temple. Great Ceremonial events. Nice gardens. Willing to let anyone who would like to…read morehave a statue...

My family has been coming to this Buddhist temple since the late 1980s. We generally come here…read moreduring the Chinese/Vietnamese New Year. A very relaxing and calming place to come pay your respects and possibly seeking the answers to your prayers. Parking: They have their own small and dedicated private lot. Should it gets packed, there's also residential street parking (just watch for signs). This Buddhist temple comprises of two levels. After you making your way up the stairs to the entrance, by the doorways is where you can place your money donations with the staff. Afterwards, you'll enter into the Main Floor (Level), which houses the Male and Female Buddhas as well as the Guardian Deities of the Sky. You'll go around the entire Main Floor paying your respects as well as asking for your possible prayers to come true. You can also donate money to purchase a candle to light up along with your prayers or shake out a wooden stick to find out your Dharma meaning to a certain question that you have been pondering. The Monks here are pretty nice and they'll be happy to help interpret for you. The staff volunteers here are pretty nice too and will do their best to assist you with any questions or inquiries that you might have regarding the temple. After you're done with the Main Level, you'll head downstairs to the Basement. Down there, you will head into the room that houses the Master Monk (who was escorted through the world with the Monkey King, Pig and Friar Sandy [Journey to the West Saga] to seek Enlightenment), who oversees the deceases and pay your respects to him as well as wishing safety and goodness for your deceased loved ones in the Underword as well. In addition, the Restrooms are also located in the Basement. There's only one restroom per sex and both are pretty decent and maintained. The Kitchen and Dining Room is also located down there too. The vegetarian meal prepared here, especially, during Chinese/Vietnamese New Year is delicious! Seasoned perfectly and nutritious, my Mom actually prefers the food here more than the vegetarian buffet at Hsi Lai Temple. Each person is given a plate of food and you can either eat it in the dining room or take it home. After you're done paying your respects, you can leave through the small stairway from the Basement or down the stairs from the main entrance (depending on where you're at). Overall, this Buddhist temple has been great to my family. A wonderful and hidden gem in a quiet neighborhood. Definitely worth checking out!

I happened upon the Vedanta Society one day while driving around as a teenager. And, I have been…read morecoming here ever since. The atmosphere of this temple is interestingly unique as it is flanked by the 101, Hollywood Freeway. So, the moment you get out of your car you can hear the rumbling of the thousands of cars that pass by this temple daily. That being said, you immediately forget about this factor the moment you step onto the grounds, as the peace and the serenity of this small spiritual community immediate overtakes you. I will not go into details about the spiritual services and other activities that they offer, as that is better done by the people in-charge of this facility. Plus, the information is on their website. I will say that they have a GREAT bookshop on the property and, with a few restrictions, you can go into their temple and meditate or reflect whenever you feel the need. The Vedanta Society is truly one of the hidden treasures of Los Angeles. I highly recommend a visit here even if you are not normally drawn to Eastern spirituality.

I highly recommend this temple to anyone interested in deepening their spiritual journey especially…read moreif you're interested in Advaita Vedanta and Yoga. I started coming here because Swami Vivekananda is one of my favorite yogis. He inspires me a lot in my personal spiritual and meditation practice. I have attended a couple of classes and satsangs lead by Swami Sarvadevananda. I have also attended a Sanskrit chanting class and a kirtan session here as well. I enjoy spending my time reading in their bookstore and meditating on their grounds. I always feel calmer and more refreshed after each visit. I'm truly thankful for this beautiful temple! Namaskar