Welcoming knowledgable priest .Rich with cultural knowledge and cherishing his service…read more The idols are small to medium sized yet filled with special unique stories. And the most famous aspect of the visit to this temple is you come back with your own needed life lesson.(That is how it was for us and have heard many share this sentiment). Looking forward to seeing this temple establish itself .

I love this temple- Very serene and peaceful. The temple is…read morebeautiful with outdoor statues, cherry blossoms. During Tet, they have lion dances, firecrackers, foods.

It's very peaceful place. If you want to take a slow moment and reconnect with yourself and nature,…read morethis is one of the place you should go. You can find a true tranquility and serenity here. I wish whoever go there, all the sadness and misfortunes will be gone away like dust.

Love this place. Its the perfect place to celebrate that big bad @zz laos newYeaR. Elk grove is a…read morebeautiful place to be. Its hot as the valley and perfectly close to the bay!

I super love this Temple. It's super welcoming and the monks are very special. It's a great place…read moreto pray and to meditate. Feeling the love.

Beautiful big masjid mashallah with a big community. I have…read morebeen coming here since I was 12. It was worth the drive from Stockton. You will find people from all kinds of ethnicities and that's the beauty of Islam . This masjid is especially alive during the blessed month of Ramadan, and they always have a nice Eid festival for the kids

Few months ago i applied for cash help to the needy family program @ masjid Annur and i was denied…read moreeven after i proved i am divorced and jobless have no money to buy medications.Al razzak food bank did not even gave me a grain of rice.i went to two other mosques in Sacramento they told me to go to Masid annur cuz they have special program for needy people.i was so sad and disappointed none of my community Mosque helped me in my down time.A non muslim friend told me about other non profit org. where i was able to get two hundred dollars a month, and monthly groccery.it's a shame i was denied help by muslims and was happily accepted by no muslims.All the mosques collect hundreds and thouands of dollars a year in donations,sadaqa,and zakat where is all that money going.I have seen muslims begging for money right outside the mosques.shame on you

Very peaceful and calm atmosphere. People in charge are very helpful and friendly. Guruduara has…read moreamazing architecture.

Peaceful and beautiful. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Their doors are open from early morning…read moreto night for all people.

This is a newly opened temple that is a work in progress everyday. The temples main prayer boasts…read morebeautiful artistry and handiwork. It is complete. The rest of the house and the outside yardwork is still a work in progress but it gets more and more beautiful everyday with the volunteer services of community members. There is a monk who speaks a little English who is able to say prayers to help ease the minds and souls of the uneasy.

Very kind monk. Nice view. Beautiful Buddha statues. A very good place to practice mediation !…read more In 2009, through the personal initiative and unwavering dedication of Baasandorj Zanabazar Dharma Center was established in Sacramento, capital of California. The center is named after the late Undur Gegeen Zanabazar. Since its establishment, the Baasan has been continuously dedicated to helping people understand the benefits of the Buddha's teachings. From attending the teachings and its many practice opportunities the Northern California Mongolian community, in particular Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, receives benefits of both formal Buddhist philosophy and culturally relevant community building. In early 2015, Zanabazar Dharma Center was approved for a mortgage to purchase the land on Bradshaw Road--paving the way for the first permanent Mongolian Buddhist Temple in North America. Zanabazar Dharma Center is dedicated to the dissemination of compassionate activities to Mongolian people and believers, cultivation of serenity and to confer sacred light to everyone.

Today, i attended the annual Sacramento Buddhist Church bazaar, located on Riverside Blvd and X…read moreStreet. I have attended this popular bazaar since the 1960's for the food, games, crafts and music. The East Wind Band was scheduled today, but I missed them. There were a few games for the little kids to win prizes ($1 per ticket) and a spin wheel game to win money, if the wheel lands on the number you put your money on. I played 5 games, lost each one, and was answering a question to the worker, when they spun the wheel right away, and my numbers hit double before I could put my money down. The server said "my bad, sorry " knowing it was his fault, so that was my clue to stop! There was a large variety of foods to choose from. My favorite is the teriyaki chicken, but they were out of it by the time I got there. They had curry bowls, ebi (tempura shrimp) teriyaki sandwiches, gyoza, etc. outside for purchase, and a variety of sushi and udon noodles inside, with plenty of tables for eating out of the heat. I ordered a California roll, Inari, and a spam musubi. They tasted okay, and could've been fine without it, but I mainly ordered to help support the church's fundraiser. I didn't order the food outside, because it was a hot day, and i didn't know how long they've been sitting out on the racks. I did not find any crafts this year of which I was looking for. They included a booth for mochi and manju this year, and it was really popular. Though there seemed to be less booths and no crafts goods or plants for sale this year, I always look forward to this annual event.

Came out for the annual bazaar at the Buddhist Church of Sacramento and wow--this year was way…read morebigger than before. Almost too big! We arrived right at opening and it was bumper-to-bumper with people. Definitely a packed house. They've added a bus service now, which is a smart move given how popular it's become. Tons of food options, cultural booths, performances, and community vibes. You can really feel the heart and tradition behind it all. That said, I'm not a fan of big crowds, so this might be my last time attending. But if you love lively events and want to experience a slice of Japanese-American culture, this bazaar delivers.