I always enjoy the Obon Festival with the wife. Its fun and enjoyable as you have an opportunity to…read moreenjoy great culture as well as the food from corn in a cup,Spam musubi, Udon noodles,shaved ice, as well as other great food choices. The vendors were amazing and the song and dancing were just as good. I would recommend for anyone to attend if you had not had an opportunity. Parking is on the side or adjacent street.

Thank you to the fellow Yelper who posted in the Events section about the 2017 Obon Festival…read morehappening today! Had it not been for you, I would've missed out yet again. For some reason, I always hear ahead of time about the Obon in the San Fernando Valley, but never get wind of the Oxnard Obon until after it's already passed. This year's festival offerings included the following goodies: Chili Hot dogs Japanese curry with rice Deep-fried gyoza Udon noodles Chicken teriyaki Beef teriyaki Assorted pastries Snow cones This is a wonderful family-friendly event hosted by the Buddhist temple that is OPEN TO EVERYONE!! Note that it is quite a bit smaller than some of the other Obon Festivals in SoCal. Free admission with lots of food, games, taiko drum performances, raffles, bonsai exhibits, and Japanese dancing. Make sure to bring cash. Location is on the corner of "H" and 2nd St. Plenty of street parking in front of the church and in the surrounding neighborhoods.

Peaceful place! Having Reiki Sound Bath there is a wonderful experience. I love the community!read more

Great place The teachers are very compassionate, and the community share their resources.read more

There's great yoga classes here. I went to the 9:30 class on Tuesday with Debra. I felt so…read morewelcomed. The yogis in the class were so sweet. They showed me around and made me feel comfortable. I've practiced yoga before but struggle with staying consistent. Whether you're new or experienced, I highly recommend trying a class here. Debra's teaching style is one I really enjoy, welcoming, grounding, and sure to leave you feeling relaxed.

The Camarillo Buddhist Center is excellent for both learning about Buddhism and engaging in calming…read morespiritual activities like meditation and yoga. A truly enriching experience.

Whether you're a strong believer or a meditation novice this meditation center is for you…read more Everyone's guilty of being so busy with school, work, or kids or sometimes all three we forget to do simple things, like breathe. Tushita Kadampa Buddhist Center helps you take a second to get back what is rightfully yours- some peace. They are small in size but big on passion. The Center has a calming atmosphere as soon as you walk in, and the staff there is no different. They hold mala bead workshops about every 6 months and they are a great way to learn more, practice patience, and bond with family and friends. Their meditation classes are settling for the busy mind, and healthy for the burdened soul.

I found this place doing an internet search for Meditation classes. They offer many different times…read morefor Guided Mediation classes that work well for anyone's schedule. The temple has a welcoming atmosphere and a great selection in their book store. The teacher was very soft spoken and inspiring. She gave us insight on why we should mediate and it's benefits. She guided us through our meditation and made it easy for us to follow. I'm glad I came here and look forward to my next visit.

A little shout out to say thanks to all the member of the Bodhi Path in Santa Barbara and to Dawa…read morethe teacher. The entire group is so friendly and peaceful. They are warm and welcoming. If you have any interest in understanding Buddhist Philosophy, this could be a very helpful group. Meet some new friends and enjoy a beautiful silent meditation and more.

Bodhi Path is the place to be if you are serious about attaining Enlightenment, learning about…read moreBuddhist philosophy and psychology (gaining wisdom), and practicing proper meditation techniques. This is not your average Tibetan Buddhist center/ temple that offers meditation as a form of practice to relieve your daily stress, pressure, or discomfort. 3/20/2013 - was my first night here. Bodhi Path is offering a course on Profound Practice to learn about The View (Buddhist philosophy and psychology) and proper meditation techniques. It is held every Thursday from 7pm to 9pm. I'll be back!!

Alix was born to heal and do this work. My session with her resulted in bone deep relaxation, a…read morehealing visual/appearance of a loved one, creative pathways in my brain being sparked, and just a sense of overall comfort during a transitional time. I highly recommend Alix for coaching or healing work.

This was my first Reiki session! I loved it from beginning to end. Alix is so sweet and welcoming…read more I have been having weird lower back pain. I felt great after the session and had a relaxing day. When I woke up the next day, my lower back felt like it was part of my body again. There has been some disconnect within myself and my body for a while, and I just felt put together again. The office is also super cute and the tea is delicious! Everything is so cozy and I really enjoyed this first session. I'm excited to come back for more!

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!

Finally got to visit! Has been on my list for the longest…read moretime and finally had time to head out there. It was great to see so many people in small area form a little community. Parking wasn't bad, people in and out. Also street parking. Don't be confused by the token system! The $ amount is listed on the tokens: $1, $2, $5. Tried what is normally recommended. Pad Thai, Khao Soi Crispy Chicken Noodles, papaya salad, skewers, and Thai tea from Wat Thai cafe. About 15 vendors at the time of visit. Made sure to stop by the temple and did a little prayer. There's quite a few buddhas to pray to, depending on what you are hoping for.

In celebration of Asian Pacific Islander Heritage Month (APIHM), I am sharing a recent…read morediscovery/experience. While I am pretty naïve when it comes to the Buddhist faith and practice, I happened upon this American Buddhist Meditation Temple (ABMT) through a Google Maps marker. I immediately hit the road out of curiosity. Directions: To find this temple, head south on Patterson Ave toward the ocean, passing over the Atascadero Creek and bike path. You'll go up a hill into the More Mesa neighborhood with ranches and orchid farms. Follow the signs to Cal-Orchid by turning right on Orchid Dr (there was no street sign when I visited). The street dead ends with three gravel parking spots on the left for the temple. Given that parking is limited, it is acceptable to park on the property of Cal-Orchid to the right. This was such a unique and hidden find that most locals are probably unaware of its existence. It is a quiet place to practice meditation, offer support to the monks, attend Buddhist ceremonies, and for interested participants to attend formal retreats. The monks here perform a ceremony daily at 4 pm involving chanting and meditation. The property is truly serene with a light breeze, blooming flowers, and greenery of bamboo in every corner of the eye. Buddha statues are also discovered throughout--even in unlikely places such as trees or on rocks. There are multiple areas for meditation, a covered shrine, and places for offerings. Truly a beautiful site for all to explore and learn about. If you visit here, please consider leaving a donation in the locked box for its preservation and services.

Very late post I went back in '21 and I had been wanting to go since '14. I read about it on a…read morenewsletter and pinned to go one day. I didn't do my homework so of course the first time i went to it was closed and the second time i ended up going to an outdoor sunset concert in the garden so i still haven't really been for meditation lol i follow you guys on the socials so i am planning to return a third time. Ojai over all is a beautiful little town and this place is the icing on the cake picture attached and from my trip back in 21.

What a beautiful relaxing place! We only visited the gardens but did not attend any event or…read moreretreat. The gardens are beautiful and lush, and we spent about 30min doing the walking loop. It's so calm and an ideal place to practice mindfulness and meditation. I'm curious now about the events and will look into staying overnight one day!

Great peaceful sanctuary to learn buddha's teachings and to meditate. The center offers talks open…read moreto the public and study programs to deepen our understanding of buddhism and how to appy the teachings to our lives. There is a class for children also.

From the owner: Mahakankala Buddhist Center has provides services so that people who are interested in meditation…read morepractices can discover the various approaches that we offer at our Center. Whether you are Buddhist or non-Buddhist the techniques taught are suitable to be applied to your daily life. Our goal is to offer individuals methods for increasing their patience, love, compassion, and wisdom. We welcome everyone to attend our events and strive to offer a variety of activities and topics so that everyone's needs are met because we all need peace and happiness in our life.