Excellent community street fair! The dancing, food , music and everything is so much fun! I highly…read morerecommend checking this out next July.

Came here last night for the annual Obon festival what they do is block the side street next to the…read moreTemple for the traditional Obon dances. The parking lot for the Temple has booths set up with traditional foods and games mini carnival style. Of course the food lines were long and some booths actually ran out of food for the night. Saturday it goes from 4 to 10pm and Sun 3 to 9pm. One thing is parking is really bad here cause it's street parking and some areas have limited metered parking also they are using a parking structure about a block away but that fills up fast too and it can get messy in there. Other than parking this festival is a nice time to bring family and friends and enjoy the Japanese traditional Obon dances and foods. Summer time is the time of Obon festivals all over LA and OC you can see the schedules at http://buddhistchurchesofamerica.org/2015-obon-bazaar-schedule/

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

First time attending their Obon and what fun and eats for everyone!…read moreEveryone was so nice and kind to answering questions! Teriyaki chicken bowl was soo delicious with melt in your mouth grilled chicken, cabbage salad, ginger and rice...generous Chinese chicken salad was amazing with a great dressing, ditto on the tofu salad...did I mention delicious won tons and oh the perfect shaved ice? Hot dogs and chili and the yummy Okinawa Dango holes? And, haha, the Beer Garden! Games for kids and the music and oboe dancing - fun!!! Inside merchandise! Can't wait for next year - Online auction and raffle too!

I had no idea there was a temple near me! I am not at all religious so it's not like I would come…read morefor services or anything, but bon dances happen at temples. I have been to the Gardena bon festival once and that was a big affair. This one is a lot smaller, but it was still fun. My friend and I met up right as the dancing started. We watched for a few mins. and then made a beeline for the food booths before they ran out of the goods! We got cinnamon sugar dango, crispy wontons with sweet sauce, and veggie curry. There was only one game booth. There was also a booth selling flowers and books. I was most impressed with the taiko (drum) players. People took turns and I saw more women than men. They looked so dainty in their hakatas (traditional Japanese summer kimonos) until they started playing! It was awesome. I could see myself going again next year and trying some of their other foods. Might be fun to learn the dances too. I've never participated in one. There's a parking lot down the street from the temple and plenty of street parking in front of the nearby middle school.

I have been sitting zazen with this group for about 2 years. They are authentic, open, and…read morehelpful group of people who are very committed to their practice and the center. Zazen is free! And the Sunday Dharma talks at 11 am are also free! The grounds have a mature garden with redwood trees and black pines. Dana is welcome but never asked for. There is plenty of parking on the ZCLA campus. The purple line is about 3-4 blocks away at Wilshire and Normandie. You can walk in the neighborhood just look out for the traffic. The neighborhood is multicultural and a great experience. I can recommend checking out the center and taking some time out for Zazen (seated meditation). See you in the Zendo!

Save your time and money. This place is totally not worth it…read more It was just like someone was putting on a lousy play and no one knew their parts. It was so unauthentic. In addition, this nasty lady came out every two seconds and snapped at people. When she wasn't snapping at people, she was throwing everyone dirty looks. Loving kindness is NOT practiced here.

Nice temple! There's some parking on their lot as well as the street. Staff can speak English and…read moreVietnamese. They have events for Chinese new year.

Absolutely beautiful temple, and this one was welcoming to visitors. I did not feel like an…read moreoutsider here. The people who were here taking care of the place smiled at me and did not hover over me as I looked around. I took photos but I also tried to be respectful, and I said my thank yous to their gods. This place did smell very strong of incense, but was so gorgeous inside and out. They also had a restroom! ALSO WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE WITH RAMPS!!!

Love the atmosphere here. There's a lot of displays of art paintings, as well as, lifestyle pieces…read morefor every aspect of your life you're looking for. Also in love with their selections of natural wellness health and beauty products that provides overall health and energy your body needs. A must visit at least once.

I am a "Fortune Baby". Meaning, I was born a True Buddhist because both my parents were True…read moreBuddhists. Lucky me! This is the practice of True Buddhism. (www.NST.org) If you are searching for or need guidance then chant " Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo". This just may be what you need and have been searching for.

I attended to please a lapsed Catholic friend. Time will yell if the English speaking priest can…read moreundo the damage caused by the lapsed Catholics and Jews applying their earlier religion conversion tactics to this practice. The drums are incredible and being a long term meditator, grade 3, they enhance meditation. People are great but some have become a bit cult like:

Pad Thai ($8) - This is one of the most flavorful Pad Thai I've ever had. It had the perfect…read morebalance of sweet and savory. Adding chili oil was chef's kiss. Spicy Basil Tofu ($8) - This was also so flavorful and the tofu was fried well.

Hands down the most reasonably priced Thai food you'll find in the area! Wat Thai food court is…read moreonly open on the weekends, and it does get quite busy quite early. We arrived a little past 10 and were very fortunate to find a parking spot as the lot was just about completely full (there are attendants that help you out with the parking). Make sure to bring cash, as that's your main method of payment. You exchange your cash for colored tokens at a booth, and use the tokens to purchase food from the different stalls. If you have tokens left over, you can exchange them back for cash. There are so many food stalls and they all look like they have delicious food! I got a picture of my Pad Thai, but also ordered some fried rice and other foods to go. I thought the Pad Thai was very flavorful, and really can't be beaten for $8. There are lots of outdoor benches (covered) where you can sit and enjoy your food, and I also saw a lot of people getting food to go. Felt like an authentic night market. Definitely check it out if you're in the area!

Perfect for meditation. I have progressed so much. Very…read moresmall only 12 seats. Hours are posted on their website. No cost but donations can be made. Street parking is almost non existant. 204/754 takes you there on bus. The monk is very welcoming. Ask for Rain and Leo :). Dhamma talks every Sunday at 11am!

Peaceful , friendly , welcoming , insightful! I look…read moreforward to every experience there. Full of friendly faces and calm environment, the monks and partners there will answer all of your questions truthfully and to the best of their knowledge . They may also say "I don't know" and suggest options to discover the answer, and I love that about this Religion. Please wear clothing that covers the knees and shoulders , there is no payment but donations are welcomed. Oh check out the back yard ! Bodhi Tree which is from the sapling of a Bodhi Tree in Sri Lanka . There are also books you can take with you that have Buddhist teachings. Everytime I attend (weekly now) I leave feeling a step closer to the most vibrant and clear self I can be