It's a nice, peaceful, tranquility and pleasant temple in OC. They do have a nice big (but not…read morethat big) backyard with koi fish pond, fruit trees surrounded with plenty of shades. Buddha statues are displayed everywhere from the front parking to the back. The parking lot is small, for 12-15 cars the most but there are street parking too...can be hectic during holidays. The only thing that makes me feel abit at odd is that religious and politics shouldn't and wouldn't mix or displaced. I don't care which side you're on but when you're at the temple, you're searching for peace and relaxation. Not to discuss politic or to hear about it, especially with the head monk. It makes me lost the respect for the temple.

Peaceful, comfortable and friendly atmosphere here never scenes aren't changed. My favorite temple…read morehas many beautiful trees and can be seen that the temple is very carefully maintained. There are many resources, free books for everyone to study Buddhism. Although this is not the biggest and most beautiful temple in Southern California, I feel the warm sincerity of the monks here. Especially, they never ask for anything from the Buddhists when I need help such as making offerings, praying for the dead, praying for peace. This temple has a spacious parking lot right in front of the temple. Every year, on the occasion of Lunar New Year, I often come here to pray

Nice little temple constructed out of a small home. The monk there did me a favor and opened up for…read moreme to say prayer today. Usually they're only open on Sundays from what he said. I'm not quite sure if I understood him correctly. But it's a nice small place. The prayer area is in the back where the garage is.

Look for the US flag, the Buddhist flag and the Vietnam flag hanging proudly at this temple if you…read moreare lost. Chua Da Bao or Da Bao Temple is quite the hidden gem. This temple is quaint and cozy, but the headmaster Thay Nhu Hai has a big heart. He is compassionate and caring with all who encounters him. My mom and I first met Thay Nhu Hai when he did the prayer at a family friend's funeral and also the weekly prayers and other traditional death-praying after: once a week for 7 weeks, 49 days, 100 days & deathiversaries. He is very helpful and informative with families who are less knowledgeable about these burial traditions and we like his style of praying. I also later found out that Thay Nhu Hai is friends with the Headmaster at Quang Thien Temple, Thay Minh Dung. I guess it's a small world when it comes to a minority community of Vietnamese Buddhist in southern California. So my mom and I come here a few times a year to visit this little temple and to have tea with Thay Nhu Hai. I appreciate the conversations he has with him because I feel like he provides a very deep and wise moral outlook on life. He is simple enough that even a non-Buddhist can understand and appreciate his profound wisdom. On a few of our visits, we have ran into a few of his other disciples from out of state who have sought out his temple during their visit to California. He clearly made an impression on their lives if they took the time to see him on their vacation. When my mom had her surgeries, Thay Nhu Hai heard about it somehow and he actually reached out to her to ask how she was doing and that he would pray for her quick recovery. I think that is so caring, especially since we aren't even his weekly Sunday disciples. Not to make it sound casual, but in the past I have actually called or texted him to pray for people for me. "Cau An" is praying for wellbeing for the living and "Cau Sieu" is praying for peace for the dead. Thay Nhu Hai is a very benevolent and compassionate individual. I would definitely take my mom to Da Bao Temple more often if it was closer to home, but we always come during New Years during our Temple-hopping routine and a few more times throughout the year. I always love the smaller temples because I feel like they care more.

Beautiful monastery. The space is spacious and quiet…read more The rows of green bamboo make me feel closer to my country . They have free food on Lunar new year and Sunday. Also if you buy them on the table, they are delicious with affordable price. Vermicelli, sticky rice, sweet soup, spring rolls, spring rolls I love all , Many delicious and very special dishes made by extremely skillful young nuns. Peaceful place and nice people. A lot of parking! .

A very spacious Buddhist monastery. They have many gazebos, so you're shaded from the glaring sun…read more We came here on Sunday and got free vegetarian food, but they also sell as well. Not sure if they offer free food on Saturday. It seems like they have ample parking spaces but the parking was tight. The interior of the monastery was mediocre with respect to the decor, it's not as glamorous as what I'm used to seeing.

I see the monks here at the temple on almost a weekly basis…read more For I am their UPS Driver, and yes Buddhist monks do order and buy various things online. Every time I deliver here I am greeted with a warm smile and bag of fruits or veggies to take home. They also gave me a pair of Phalenopsis Orchids after I told them I used to tend and raise orchids as a hobby. They gave me the orchids because they were done flowering and weren't quite sure how to take of them. The monks here are so polite, gracious, and nice to me. It totally makes my week when I have opportunity to deliver to the temple. When you walk inside the temple it's as if you momentarily exited the hustle and bustle of Orange County as the hectic traffic of Jamboree Road goes mute as you walk deeper inside the temple. The sounds of light chanting can be heard but it's not too loud. Just loud enough to be heard and put your mind at ease. Attached is a photo of one of the orchids the temple gave to me.

Came here to do my CNY prayer and blessings. I was surprised that it wasn't all that big on the…read moreinside. The other temple I've been to is the Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights and that one is along the same lines at those in Asia. This particular temple doesn't allow incense inside the temple. Because the temple isn't separated into different rooms with courtyards in between it is impossible to burn incense anywhere except at the entrance. And even so, there is a lack of incense available. I couldn't see any for purchase either. Note to myself -- bring my own incense next time. Other than that, if you just wanted to sit and pray, this temple is pretty good. It's separated into a few smaller rooms and a large room. On the day of our visit, the large room was where the monks and nuns were doing their chants. I still prefer Hsi Lai much more but this temple is so much closer so I guess I like it for that reason!

I recently came back to the faith and had been jumping around different churches in Orange County…read moreto find my home church. Upon recommendation from a friend, I decided to attend Holy Spirit and was very impressed by the solemnity of the church. Holy Spirit is very well organized and Father Charles offers many resources to help guide us in our faith journey. All of the priests here are great, I've left mass every week feeling different from how I came in, I have learned a lot through their homilies which not only talks about the historical context, but also offering stories that are relatable to our every day lives. I am grateful for all the resources available, and how well organized they are- daily masses, 24 hour weekly Eucharistic adoration, retreats and relics available for veneration special times in the year, among other things. Father Hoa is also great, he sings well and had a very beautiful Good Friday procession with the youth choir who sang the readings and Latin chants. I am very happy to call this my home parish and look forward to every mass I attend. I highly recommend this Parish.

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St. Columban is relatively close to the Disney resort. A short 10 minute drive from the Hilton…read moreGarden Inn. Plenty of parking, but note it's one way in and out. So traffic bottle necks as you exit, which is why I gave 4 stars instead of 5. The church itself was clean and most of the church-goers friendly, passing a few good morning smiles. Hymns were projected onto the front walls of the church for attendees to follow along, which is good if you're like me and forgot to grab a missalette on your way to the pew. There are 4 sections to the church with long pews and a cry room towards the rear right-hand side of the church. I especially enjoyed the tiled stations of the cross. Something you don't normally see in many churches. I would definitely attend mass here again on our next Disneyland trip.

Wonderful parish near Disney parks. I love attending mass here on Sundays on the weekends I'm in…read moreDisney. People are friendly and respectful. I have not had any negative interactions with anyone here and even if I did I would take it as an opportunity to act in love as Christ would. We go to church to serve not to be served. I have to add that the community is very supportive of their community and always has different events and opportunities for the parishioners to give back and help the ministries here.

peaceful and sacred place. The beautiful flowers make this space…read moreeven more comforting and full of hope. Every flower is a prayer, and every moment is filled with peace. May the Blessed Mother bless everyone with peace, good health, and hope.

"Catholic Shrine to Mary Cared For By Buddhist Monks"…read more When driving on Ocean Avenue back from Belmont Shores to downtown Long Beach, one can admire the many mansions lining the street. Nestled between them, on land that belongs to the nearby Buddhist monastery (Long Beach Sagely Monastery), is a shrine to Mother Mary. Before it was purchased in 1976, the land was the site of a Carmelite convent for 40 years, whose front was adorned by a statue of the Virgin. As part of the sale, either the monks asked the sisters to let them keep the statue or the sisters asked the monks to maintain it. In either case, the statue and the surrounding area is maintained by the nearby monks, with fresh flowers being rotated. It attracts both tourists and residents, which included us on a 'June Gloom' Thursday. There seems to be always people there, respectfully waiting or praying. There are pew like kneelers on either side, fronting well maintained flower beds. A plaque amongst the flowers prays: "Holy Mary, Mother of God, Pray for us. Pray for the faithful of this area and our archdiocese. Pray for the beloved of our nation. Pray for and direct those who govern us. Pray for our benefactors. Holy Mary, Mother of God"

Amazing place to enjoy, relax, study, read, etc. with a variety of great live musicians! The best…read moreaspect of this place its hours are long lasting!

Wonderful place to come and soak in the presence of God. I will be backread more