Spoke to one of the sister / nun , even though her English were not perfect she tried her best to…read moreexplain to me about the rituals of 49 days death anniversary rituals . She were so kind and patient to answered some of my questions . She also welcome me and my family to come visit the temple on the weekends for their traditional annual celebration. She says every one is welcome , no matter race or religion background . come to pray pray when ever one feel like . Since it's COVID she states the men hall is closed off to public and some of the inside rooms. We are welcome to pray at the praying hall

For Vietnamese New Years, it is our tradition to visit many temples for good luck. Growing up in…read moreUpland, there were not many Vietnamese Buddhist Temples in the area. Vinh Nghiem Temple is one of the three temples in a 30 minute radius for my family to visit during New Years since my mom cannot drive on the freeways. The Headmaster and the Buddhist Nun here are both really nice and welcoming. My mom and I are not regulars to this temple, but every time we come, they always offer us a vegetarian meal and well blessings. I know the temple underwent construction in recent years and now they have a private lot that makes it easy for visitors to park. Back in the days, we would have to park a few houses down on the street. With the new construction, the main hall has also been refurnished with new Buddha statues. The interior and exterior of this place looks great. I am slightly surprised that Vinh Nghiem Temple has no reviews yet, but then it makes sense since their regular disciples seem to be an older more traditional crowd of older ladies. If you are looking for a nearby temple to visit, this place is great!

I've always wanted to visit this place but the gate is always closed. I always call but no one…read moreanswers. I see the hours are 930-4 but what do I do to go. What are the rules and regulations . I would love to walk and look at this temple. Someone please help by providing information on the proper steps needed in order to be able to walk and enjoy this place .

This place is now open since 9/20/2015. We have waited for so long for this temple to open. Even on…read morea hot day, this place is beautiful and serene. Highly recommended to visit with family.

Love this temple, I always go here for any ceremonies, I've been here since I was little, amazing…read morestaff, amazing monks and nuns, and overall this temple is with going too!

As a Vietnamese Buddhist growing up in the I.E. I'm pretty sure I'm a minority O_O There aren't…read morethat many Vietnamese temples at all, compared to Little Saigon and stuff, but this temple is the closest one to my house. I used to be a part of the Youth Group they had here and it was great. It wasn't religion-centric or anything, moreso a group of friends talking about the stresses of every day life and giving each other constructive advice. Of course there was the religious aspect of meditation and brief prayers and dharma talk. I actually LOVEd going to temple every saturday, in addition to the Sunday prayers. On Sunday, it's basically the weekly prayer sessions where cute old Vietnamese ladies come and pray, in addition to gossiping. This is like their hang out spot, cause I mean .. .. where else do you find Vietnamese people around here. Despite how gossipy the ladies are, the one thing I respect and admire from them is their kind hearts. It's quite common to come along to pray at funerals for members of the temples and their families. But I noticed they even go pray for people they have no attachments to. I mean obviously the Master and the other Monks have religious responsibilities and so on, but these ladies don't have to spend their free time praying for others. They're just really nice... And the one thing I love about the smaller temples, is the family-like attitude. Even when they come and pray for you, you can offer them a donation. It's not like a set price. Cause I know some temples in Little Saigon have set rates and it gets really sketchy.. .. I think religious establishments should be less materialistic. Oh and I LOVE the Vegetarian food they have here. Sometimes on Sundays the ladies here donate food to feed everyone. And in the past there were events were they did a vegetarian buffet where they sold tickets for $5 or $10 as a fundraiser for building the temple. Overall, I can see myself growing old and grey with this place. I've met many great people here and I wouldn't know what kind of person I would be if I was never a member of this temple's youth group :)

Great place to offer sangha members requisites.they are open daily. The devotees are very nice and…read morewelcoming.

Temple 2 of 9 This…read moretemple has one of the largest Stupa/Jedi in CA. Long drive+ Boonievile= worth the drive to check out the newly built Jedi.

Sunday school registration is now open. Stop by anytime on Sunday from 10-2:30 pm…read more Vegetarian lunch is made fresh every Sunday, classes here are taught by an array of amazing parents volunteers . Teachings of meditation, Buddhist prayer, Vietnamese speaking, reading and writing the Vietnamese language. Kids are also involved in community service , students participate in the traditional lion dance and traditional Vietnamese performance dances.

What an auspicious wrong right turn turned right! After getting turned around by a few blocks, I…read moredrove past the Chua Phap Van Buddhist Temple in Pomona. I break fast for aesthetically stunning and culturally significant spaces! There was ample street parking. The temple was closed, however the view from the sidewalk alone is so incredibly stunning! Yes, life is a cycle of suffering, but for several minutes I was relieved of that sensation by gazing upon the majesty of the temple grounds. I may never achieve enlightenment, but my day was made more vibrant and reflective from the many statues, sculptures, water features and meticulously manicured flora. It's immense religious and cultural importance and outdoor beauty and charm cannot be understated! It would be a privilege to explore the grounds someday if possible.

The Cambodian new year celebrations that they have there are organized. The people that are there…read moreare extremely welcoming

Really good community and friendly buddhist very dedicated to there work and faith…read more Grate food

Willpower Institute USA is based in Pomona, CA. They offered a FREE online meditation course that…read moreanyone could take. I completed the course four years ago, and since then, I've been practicing meditation regularly. The experience made a deep impression on me--it significantly reduced my stress, improved my focus, and brought greater emotional balance and clarity to my life. Inspired by these benefits, I decided to continue with advanced classes to deepen my understanding and pursue teacher training, so I can share this transformative practice with others.

I finished the meditation course on 2018 from willpower institute USA . Since then, my life start…read moreto change for better. Once I learned how to do meditation in the right way, I don't have to do much but get a good result. 30 minutes a day only , I know myself get stronger from the inside. Meditation give me calm, peace and balance. I became a happy person.