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/

Amazing wonderful place! Best Tibetan Buddhist Monastery in the LA area. Beautiful monastery. They…read moreoffer Buddhist teachings and have visiting Buddhists monks. Free Street parking. They had an AIRBNB in the back. Go!!!!

So peaceful, kind, and generous. It was very pleasant. Saturdays buddhist philosophy is explained,…read morewith a lot of life teachings. It's wonderful for people looking for self growth. It alters your life's perspective.

This place is AWESOME! Definitely worth traveling through LA's traffic to attend the meetings. All…read morethe meetings that take place here are very informative about SGI and there are a lot of great people who give lectures regarding Buddhism. I had the opportunity to attend several meeting here, both as an audience member and as a performer. Being part of the meeting and attending the meeting are great opportunities to learn more about SGI. There a bookstore right down the street with lots of literature regarding Nichiren Buddhism. This place is great to visit when there are meetings.

National Center for SGI Nichiren Buddhism. Also houses…read morePacific Peace Center And Lotus Sutra Exhibit Center.

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:

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

I admit that I wasn't off to a good start because it wasn't until after I signed the contract that…read morethey mentioned I need to make donations. This is unheard of at any gym or legit martial arts studio. The other thing that rubbed me wrong is there is literally no communication for non-disciple students. I showed up one day and they were shooting a commercial so they moved me around and put me in the back which is not where I wanted to be. They should've given advance notice or asked for permission to film students and I wasn't asked. There's a reason for the turnover of staff and students.

From Ventura Blvd, step into this temple. Right away, get transported into the world of ancient and…read morehistoric Shaolin China mixed with little hints of romantic Italy. I started coming to the temple in June of 2021 when things were opening up after COVID. I wasn't looking per se to join a martial arts studio. I was interested in Qi Gong at first to heighten my energy levels, especially after being stuck at home doing weights for exercise during the pandemic. What I found was not only a lot of excitement to learn the inside-out benefits of medical Qi Gong but also an allure towards learning Shaolin principles, secrets and routines. I became a disciple within 3 months and have been learning more ever since. I'm learning my 2nd routine now that I've grown stronger with the Wu Fa (animal) poses. Growth is slow, but if you are patient and follow through, looking back only a year I've learn so much. Also, after 2 years delay due to COVID supply chain issues, we finally got our uniforms this January. Everyone looks great. It's nice to see everyone wearing them at the temple now.

AMAZING, KIND, PEOPLE, many choices of courses in meditation and Buddhist philosophy practitioners…read more Good people who have Buddhist teachings and ideas. The people are very kind and have authentic Buddhist teachers who are swell. The leader Lama Jampa Thaye was fantastic. They are Buddhist leaders available to converse freely. The gift store. I have been in to observe and engage in the meditation class on Monday night.

I attend the Sakya Center in Venice for the authentic Tibetan Buddhist teachings. I am a student…read moreof Lama Jampa Thaye, who studied under masters such as Karma Thinley Rinpoche, His Holliness's the Karmapa and Sakya Trizin, and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche. The sangha at the center have all studied under Lama Jampa for many years and have excellent knowledge if you are a beginnger interested in finding out more. The center is also very family friendly. I have taken my 1-year-old, 3-year-old, 10-year-old and 13-year-old to teachings and initiations at the center and have always felt very welcome. That said, I am mindful to take the younger children outside if they are getting too noisy. Overall, a beautiful, friendly center in the heart of downtown Venice. Lots of great places to eat nearby too.

Fantastic the warmest people to help make each individual strong. And the cause is the betterment…read moreof society by promoting World Peace

SGI Buddhism is life changing in a tangible, practical way. It conflicts with no other educational,…read morereligious or philosophical practice. I encourage anyone to try it and see how you feel after. Just a few of the core tenants that I like are: 1. There's no "middle-men" priests involved. It's a self-responsibility practice connecting directly with your own Buddha nature. 2. Everyone is entirely equal. No matter age, gender, class, etc. All are welcome and seen as having the same value. There's no hierarchy. 3. There is a mystic law the permeates everything. And through faith, practice and study of this law, we can raise our life condition to live with absolute happiness and supreme wisdom. 4. It's a practice for the self and others. Including the happiness and well-being of others is imperative. The organizations sole purpose is world peace through individual happiness. If you are at all wanting more joy or support or fulfillment, or even if you simply want a greater sense of peace... whatever the reason, practicing SGI Buddhism is a most profound way to create victory in your life.

The only place on Western Ave where you can find peace and guaranteed parking…read more Tucked right in the heart of Koreatown -- surrounded by the constant soundtrack of traffic, street vendors, and the aroma of BBQ -- sits a place that feels like it exists in another dimension entirely: the Korean Sah Buddhist Temple. From the moment you step through the gate, the chaos of Western Avenue fades away. The hum of the city drops into silence, replaced by the sound of wind chimes, chanting, and your own breathing slowing down. It's surreal -- a pocket of calm in one of the most energetic neighborhoods in Los Angeles. The Korean Sah Buddhist Temple has been part of the Koreatown community for decades, serving as both a spiritual anchor and cultural touchstone for local residents. It's one of the few Korean Buddhist temples operating within city limits -- not up in the mountains or tucked behind a freeway -- but right here in the middle of the action. The temple grounds are beautifully maintained, adorned with statues, incense burners, and colorful lanterns during festivals. Fun fact: the temple also owns and maintains the parking lot across the street, which might be the single most enlightened thing in L.A. real estate. (Finding parking in Koreatown that doesn't feel like a boss fight? Instant karma.) The monks and staff are kind, welcoming, and always respectful of visitors. Whether you're there to pray, meditate, or just decompress from the madness of the city, they make you feel like you belong -- no judgment, no pressure. The Korean Sah Buddhist Temple is a Koreatown landmark -- serene, genuine, and deeply rooted in the community. It's living proof that peace doesn't require a mountaintop or a retreat -- sometimes it's right here on Western Avenue, hiding in plain sight. If you ever need to unplug, breathe, or just watch incense rise against the skyline, this place will remind you what quiet feels like -- and in Los Angeles, that's worth enlightenment. It's like teleporting from traffic into tranquility.

LOVE the building itself -- it looks like an old movie set straight out of Los Angeles' halcyon…read more"Sheik of Araby" days. (Twenties kitsch at its coolest!) I'm pretty sure that the temple is open to all members of the public, but we were in a hurry in this part of L.A. on our last trip, and, well, Buddhist temple tours just weren't exactly on the agenda that day. Close to lots of good restaurants in Koreatown, though -- so even this bald atheist ended up very happy after we left the temple grounds. (Hey -- no religious bullshit to deal with, but lots of good food and good company. That's my kinda life.)