Food is amazing and the people and culture welcoming. Highly recommend, bring cash and get there…read moreearly. Food goes fast!

I went to this temple for the first time. It was a water festival (Thai new year) was there around…read more9:45 am place was packed Getting foods were long line and not enough table nor chairs plus no helpers at all. We got combination lunch box cost $18...price was ok but foods weren't good too cold(supposed to be warm foods) end up buying from outside and taking home to eat!

Amazing place great vibe great food the monks are great The…read morestatues in the Bill that you ran

Nam Mô A Di Đà Phật…read more Thank You So Much White Sand Buddhist Temple The Buddha statues are indeed beautiful!!! The vegetarian foods were exceptional especially the sun sandwiches! Everyone was very generous and nice We will have to return to pay homage to the beautiful Buddhas and Lady Buddha soon

They have amazing food on Sundays! Get there around 10am!! Its expensive, but the portions are…read moreHUGE!! So I reccomend bringing at least 3 friends and sharing!!

It feels like I was transported to a backpacking trip in southeast Asia. The Buddhist altar had…read morevery real energy. The food tastes like I just ordered from a stall straight from Ban Phe Thailand. The people are real. Sunday only. Bring friends and family or just yourself.

Great place to learn. Teachings are inspiring. Everyone is friendly and positive. Beginner to…read morelong time practitioner will gain from attending.

This is a great place to learn how to properly meditate.I enjoy the music,the lecture,the questions…read moreand the guided meditation.I encourage all walks of life to try this Buddhist Center.Meditation heals the mind.

"Wat", no reviews? Let me fix that. This is a pretty hidden Buddhist temple, aka "Wat" that is…read moreutilized mostly by local Lao and Thai people for events and religious use. The location is very humble in a residential neighborhood located off of state road 46 in Sanford. The ground is mostly grass and unpaved with a large field/parking area. Towards the corner of the area is the actual temple with a huge bodhi tree, offering area with incense, and gilded statue likenesses of the Buddha. I've only been here for social events held during Asian new year and different food festivals. The area has minimal shade, but mostly it's very warm so bring sunglasses and sunblock for daytime events. Bring a folding chair if you plan to sit or a beach towel. The events held here are always cash only, so if your find yourself heading here for food or new year festivities, bring cash. If you don't spend all your money on food or beer, you can usually pick up some nice Lao/Thai cooking instruments or food items to go. Also the temple is always happy to accept donations for the local Monks of cash or food offerings. Be warned, there are only two bathrooms located near the temple area and the lines are long during popular festivals. Enjoy coming here for special events and it's a nice reprieve from the hectic Central Florida lifestyle. Things seem to move slower here and it's a nice place for self reflection...and the occasional serving of papaya salad.

Our visit was brief but gave us an opportunity to speak with a resident Phra (monk) about the…read moretemple and festivities. There are interspersed gardens of palms and citrus trees with a small structure toward the east end of the property. Festivities are infrequent but seem to bring devout Thai, Lao, Cambodian practitioners from miles around. We were welcomed to cite our prays inside the temple which was beautifully adorned with offerings and Buddha statues. Buddhist temples are a sacred place for prayer and reflection. All are welcome to practice and pray within. Would like to be here when there is a festival. Please post if anyone knows a date of a celebration.

I just moved to Orlando and was searching for a Buddhist temple to go to on Sundays. We saw that…read morethis is the largest temple and decided to see it on a weekday. They don't do tours on weekdays but there is a schedule on their website for tour dates and classes. They had a Buddha celebration one weekend and it was so fun! They had multiple performances and booths full of food that i missed eating. I highly recommend coming here just to see how beautiful this temple is even if you're not Buddhist!

Many cultural events held here. One of the largest Buddhist…read moreorganizations in the world with hundreds of beaches. Many choices of vegetarian lunch. Can learn to speak, read and write mandarin. Tai chi classes , origami classes etc.

This last weekend they had an open house full of activities and a large Thai market. It was a great…read morevisit to see the temple and rest of property with the busy fun Thai market in the back full of typical food drinks and snacks

Visited for the Songkran Thai New Year festival and had an awesome time. The energy was…read moregreat--super festive with music, dancing, and a strong community vibe. The highlight for me was the *amazing* street food--so many authentic Thai dishes to try, from pad thai and grilled meats to Thai tea. I didn't get to explore much of the temple itself this time, but I definitely plan on coming back for a deeper visit. Overall, a fun, flavorful experience and a great way to celebrate culture in Central Florida.

We came on a Sunday morning for the food. Almost everything was $6. Brought home a tofu and…read morepotato curry that feed the both of us and was delicious. The Vietnamese crepes were made fresh. The had a thicker layer with a nice crunch, filled with bean sprouts. They provided us with a bag of lettuce leaves to wrap and a great dipping sauce. The ladies were very kind and helpful. Will definitely return for more!

It's only my second year visiting this temple! The monks and volunteers are all so friendly and…read morewelcoming. Every Sunday at 8:30 in the morning, they serve up a mouth-watering array of yummy vegetarian dishes. The best part is you can either eat there or take it all home with you. I was blown away by how delicious everything looked, and the dishes we got were even more satisfying than we could have imagined. I can't wait to go back and try the other items they've cooked up. Before leaving the temple, I bought home the Vietnamese hot and sour soup and the vegetarian curry, and they were divine! All I had to do was cook steamed rice and vermicelli noodles! Two days of meals for my brother and me. I'm excited to return next Sunday for the Lunar New Year celebration!

This is the best Buddhist temple I have ever been to. It is…read morea beautiful place of peace, harmony and love of one and all. The teachings of this Buddhist monk is the best I have observe anywhere. We were here as a second day of mourning in the passing of my beloved aunt. All the nuns, staffs and Buddhist monk made us all feel at home. We were in prayers and the monk's teachings is something that I have always live by. The prayer was an emotional, and spiritual lesson in philosophy, way of life, in healing and support all under one roof. After the ceremony we were all invited to a vegan lunch. It was an absolute spiritual experience for me and helped in our mourning. The site is huge that includes a beautiful indoor prayer area, a lotus pond and beautiful outdoor Buddha statue , a stage where community functions takes place, an eating area where vegan meals are offered and vegan ready cooked food or vegan frozen egg rolls that one can buy. It is a community of love, support and harmony all in one. It is the teaching of "goodness" as the monk pointed out in each and everyone of us.

Although I've not yet visited the center itself, I just returned from a weekend retreat conducted…read moreby Sensei Al and attended by many of OMZ's members. I can't say enough about what a great experience it was. Sensei Al teaches Zen in the traditional way, but is not off-putting, stuffy or dismissive of those who are just starting out. It was a great retreat, and even though I live a few hours away from his Zen center, I definitely will be driving up there one weekend to do some meditation and hear some dharma talks there.

From the owner: Open Mind Zen is an American Lay Zen practice center. We keep the traditional heart of zen, which…read moreis awakening to who we really are, and combine it with Western modalities. Our practice is oriented to those with active lifestyles, relationships and work, and we have convenient meditation times, regular retreats and workshops and a free Sunday meditation and talk at 10 am for those new to meditation practice. Sensei Al Rapaport is an authorized Zen Teacher with over 40 years experience, and he also specializes in Zen Dialogue Counseling and Zen Breathwork.