Very clean and beautiful temple. Priest are very nice and polite. God Deities are very pretty and…read morethey decorate the temple for every occasion.

Beautiful mosque, went with family for Friday prayers, we hope to visit soon again iAread more

Kids love the Sunday school here and we also enjoyed the winter retreat during winter break 2021…read more Minor feedback would be to expand the 7 year old Sunday school from half time to the regular 10a-1:15p slot similar to other Masjids.

I attended the Janmashtami festival yesterday and I cannot say enough how well organized it was…read morewith a streamlined process. I had a peaceful darshan and a scrumptious free dinner. The free valet parking enabled the many devotees to attend the grand b'day celebrations of lord Krishna. Donations are highly encouraged to maintain the quality and standard of this non-profit temple. Its a must visit for all hindu devotees in the city of Chicago!!

I have been here a couple of times. I am not a big religious person or anything but, I wanted to…read morecheck this place out. I had a wonderful time and everyone made me feel welcome. There was no "conversion talk" like other places. You can get a vegetarian lunch for free or almost nothing on Sundays. They do not ask you to spread the word of Krishna if you eat there. All they ask is you help your fellow humans. I love places that do not try to convert you. I will definitely go back again. I think one of the devotees hit on me the last time I went there.....nothing like a little flirting with the Hare Krishna devotees....may be he can teach me how to do their dance... But seriously, this place brings calm and peace to my soul. I feel at peace as soon as I step in.....there were days when I just sat on the floor and read a book while watching the devotees sing and dance in prayer.

The moment you walk through the doors of this temple you immediately experience the warmth and…read morekindness of the Cambodian community and their Monks. This is a temple that is devoted to the culture and the meaning of the Cambodian experience. Despite the tragedies of the past, the community remains hopeful and optimistic of all the future can hold thanks in part to the guidance of the Cambodian clergy and the community leaders.

Excellent community festival! We visited this past weekend…read more(7/18/26) for their Egyptian festival. The church tours were offered and very well organized. Everyone was super friendly and helpful. They featured camel rides and a few rides for the kids. They had a mini bazaar with imported items from Egypt. We loved the food offerings. They had it very well organized. We both ordered the combination plates that had a nice fresh portion of everything. We also ordered the baked goods; cookies, baklava and little fried honey balls topped with pistachios. Everything was delicious! I'm looking forward to next years' festival. Everyone was so nice and one of the ladies at the sweet tent was very sincere to invite me to come back. That stuck with me. Nice church, super friendly people and a really good food. 5 stars for all their efforts!

Was here for a Sunday religious ceremony. Simple/minimalist. Subscribe to basic Vedic principlesread more

I am not sure if people write reviews on religious places of worship on here, but as a young Indian…read moreAmerican, I wanted to share that the center welcomes all age groups and keeps information pertinent for everyone who visits.

Masjid Uthman in Lombard, Illinois is truly a beautiful and peaceful place of worship. The mosque…read moreis well maintained, welcoming, and has such a calming atmosphere the moment you walk in. It's the perfect place for Muslims in the community to come together for prayer, reflection, and unity. Especially during this blessed month of Ramadan, the masjid feels even more special -- filled with spirituality, kindness, and a strong sense of community. Whether you are coming for daily prayers, Taraweeh, or simply to spend time in remembrance, Masjid Uthman is truly a wonderful place for all Muslims.

One of two Sinhalese Buddhist temples in the Chicagoland area, and the only one with a monk that…read morespeaks fluent English. Like a lot of immigrant places of worship, there are two main groups who come here. There are Sri Lankan Americans like me who are here for family and ethnic reasons, and there are American converts who are here seeking. I recommend this temple for both. We don't think of a dead body as very significant, when someone dies, it's a part of life and another turn in the wheel of life, samsara. Life is essentially, impermanence. We handle grief by almsgiving in honor of the deceased, called dhanas (don-nays) which I held both here and in Sri Lanka. The head monk, Bhante Sujantha helped me understand the traditions of my people at the same time he helped me immeasurably with the complex feelings I had after my father's passing (he suffered a lot, I was unable to ease his suffering, American hospitals are not a very good place to die, and we didn't have the best of relationships). The Blue Lotus Temple is also a good place if you're searching, they have classes that will help you, whether you're looking for an alternative to American Protestantism, or you want to learn how to meditate and reduce anxiety. Unlike many other religions, Buddhism does not require you leave your original faith behind, it's more about kindness and mindfulness (in its original meaning). Find Bhante Sujantha on Tik Tok or Instagram, he's better than formal therapy or a good addition to professional sessions. If you can visit the temple, if you can afford to donate, you should also know that Bhante Sujantha is a terrible businessman, but I guess that's how the good clerics are, right? I know about the classes because I came early to my first Dhana and I listened to Sujantha teach, or rather try to teach mindfulness and compassion. Then, after they were done and politely asked to leave the chapel part of the temple for my service, about half the class stayed in and talked very loudly even after having my service started (being streamed live to relatives in Sri Lanka, England, Canada, and Australia) ironically going on about mindfulness and themselves. You can lead an elephant to water, but you can't make her drink I guess. Life is a journey, don't travel alone.

The blue lotus is an amazing Buddhist Temple located a few hundred feet of the historic Woodstock…read moreSquare. We have come here many times for various events and greater with some Beautiful statues and stained glass windows which make for an peaceful yet beautiful building from the outside. The community is wonderful of folks here. May peace be In our community is a reminder outside one of the entry doors. Truth in that radiates from the Blue Lotus. Today we visited for their Saturdays Vietnamese and Sri Lankan Lunch FEAST! A delicious collection of various food on menu which changes weekly. Love it here... don't miss this hidden zen gem!