It was our first time to the Chua Douc Su Temple and we love the experience, layout, welcoming…read moreatmosphere for family gatherings to pray for New Year. We will re-visit every year when we have an opportunity. Best Temple so far in Washington in Seattle area.

I visit Chùa Dược Sư in 2024 Vietnamese New Year. I had previously came to this temple on weekday,…read moreonly original smaller temple is open every day and their newer larger temple is only open every Saturday 11AM sermon given by Venerable Thích Đồng Trung (Thượng Tọa Thích Đồng Trung) and events schedule is posted on their website. I had heard about their kids Vietnamese language program and wanted to inquire about it. It is for kids ages 7 years and older. Every Sunday 10AM Vietnamese Language classes & activities of Vietnamese Buddhist Youth Group (moi chut nhat Lớp Việt Ngữ). They have vegetarian prepared food available to buy anytime. i think the atmosphere is welcoming. I had a pleasant visit and will be returning again. It been a few years since my previous visit. I really enjoy their new addition of Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, also known in Chinese as Guanyin, Statues. They are beautifully placed in area. Along with new Eighteen Arhats. I think the new place cards info about them are helpful. Can't wait to see their next project as they continue to rebuilt their temple.

I became a member of the Temple a few years back & left three years later. To be clear, there are a…read morefew Temple members who were warm, sincere & always very welcoming. I had a few negative experiences at the Temple that ultimately made me leave the Temple. The Temple is mainly comprised of older members & generations of families have attended the Temple. That's not a bad thing per se, but issue the members are very old school & stuck in their ways. The committee members did not seem receptive to any type of feedback. I will say Sensei Ogui & his wife Miyumi were absolutely wonderful. They moved back to Japan a few years ago. I even went back & visited the Temple and was basically asked why was I there. My hope is the Temple will stay alive and younger, more forward thinking members will keep the Temple moving in a new, positive direction.

Nice atmosphere and friendly people. Great learning experience. Pinnacle of Japanese-American…read morecommunity for generations.

I have been with the River for at least twenty years. Never a bad moment. You can feel the love as…read moresoon as you walk through the doors. I have been away from the church for almost a year. My daughter had me put in a rehab center in Puyallup. I had fallen a few times and had to call 911 to get back to my feet. shetook it upon herself to get me into Life Help Puyallup.

Always Teaches According To The Words Of Christ. No Glitz And Glitter Just The Word…read more Even Though I Live A Long Drive Away It's Always Worth Being Refreshed By The Word Of God, Taught Through The Holy Spirit.

We experienced the most beautiful Christmas Eve service last nite! Music was beautiful, the warm…read moreatmosphere & interactive service! Brought me to tears! Thank you for the Love!

Beautiful Temple of Thien phai Truc Lam in Seattle. So proud of Thien Vien Truc Lam Minh Chanh…read more Please read more about this particular Meditation Center at: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trúc_Lâm Thiền phái Trúc Lâm (zh. 竹林禪派) là một tông phái của Thiền tông Việt Nam, hình thành từ thời nhà Trần, do Vua Trần Nhân Tông sáng lập. Trúc Lâm vốn là hiệu của Trần Nhân Tông từ khi xuất gia ở động Vũ Lâm (Ninh Bình), đồng thời cũng là hiệu của Thiền sư Đạo Viên, tiền bối của Trần Nhân Tông, Tổ thứ hai của dòng Thiền này. Thiền phái Trúc Lâm có ba Thiền sư kiệt xuất là Nhân Tông (Trúc Lâm Đầu Đà), Pháp Loa, và Huyền Quang (gọi chung là Trúc Lâm Tam tổ). Thiền phái này được xem là tiếp nối, nhưng cũng đồng thời là sự hợp nhất của ba dòng Thiền Việt Nam có từ trước đó là phái Thảo Đường, Vô Ngôn Thông và Tì-ni-đa-lưu-chi, cùng với sự pha trộn ảnh hưởng của tông Lâm Tế. Với việc lập ra phái Trúc Lâm, Vua Trần Nhân Tông đã thống nhất các Thiền phái tồn tại trước đó và toàn bộ giáo hội Phật Giáo đời Trần về một mối.

A very beautiful, peaceful, and calm place! Great place to…read morepractice meditation. Must visit to experience the peacefulness and calmness of this gems.

While the area is usually quiet, I live right next to the temple and there's a serious ongoing…read moreproblem that needs immediate attention. The people at the temple have large German Shepherds that have gotten out multiple times and attacked other dogs in the neighborhood. It happened again tonight. These dogs are not secured. The gate in front of the temple does absolutely nothing to contain them -- they come and go as they please. These dogs are dangerous, not just to other animals, but to people too. If something ever happened to my dogs, I promise you it would not be taken lightly. I'm angry, and I'm scared -- and I shouldn't have to feel this way in my own neighborhood. Something needs to change before someone's pet -- or worse, a child -- gets seriously hurt.

Great place for people to worship Buddha and Bodhisattvas. And also very devoted master (Thích Hnh…read moreHuy).

An exquisite oasis with hidden statuary and ponds in Seattle. So peaceful and exquisitely…read morebeautiful. It seems to cover all different Buddhist beliefs, and the philosophy is all encompassing.

I enjoyed visiting Co Lam Pagoda Temple they have a very welcoming main entrance. Parking is onsite…read morerather than on the street. And they have a small little trail around the side of the main temple. This trail is good if you go on a sunny day. It can be slippery trail not recommended during rainy day. The view is beautiful on a sunny day from up top of the hill. vegetarian food is always available to buy. Co Lam Pagoda Temple Vietnamese New Year 2024. I came on a Friday of Tet. Parking is across the street plenty of space. The main Hall open for prayers and bottom level is the cafeteria with many vegetarian food to buy and mini games for kids to play. The fireworks are usually done midnight and around 11-12 noon the next day. Decorations and light colors are fun and colorful for celebrating Tet.

I have been there for several years. The people are kind and friendly and welcoming to all ages…read more Christmas will be a wonderful time to be together.