It's great place to visit on Lunar New Year, Vesak Festival( this year is Sunday May 19th 2019, and…read moreUllambana ( August 18th 2019) NamoAmitabha

Zen from the Korean tradition. Sunday chanting and bowing practice (no experience required);…read morebeginner's meditation instruction; healing arts exercise instruction; defense arts instruction for adults and children; Touching Earth nature trips; much more. I have benefited from all of these programs as a member for over two years. Put your Buddhist books back on the shelf and learn to read "the book of your body". Or, if you're not quite ready for that, there is a substantial library with a broad range of Buddhist texts.

From the owner: The sky does not discriminate and the Earth supports all equally, yet the wonders of the Universe…read moreare revealed to those with the eye and heart of longing. Those thirsty for knowledge cannot drink deeply of shallow waters. Theoretical pursuits are like a rain puddle while direct experience is like a great ocean. Since the time of Dalma Daesa (Bodhidharma) the knowledge of mountain dwelling sages has been passed down from Master to disciple in an uninterrupted lineage. The mountain hermits are the spring source of the rivers of wisdom that flow freely. Soshimsa Zen Center is an oasis in this turbulent world. We keep the waters of wisdom pure; we welcome all who thirst; we are Soshimsa Zen Center.

Wonderful meditation,. Able to reach a very deep level there.. everyone was very helpful and very…read morekind of course.

Peaceful Buddhist temple locate close to Edison and Piscataway area. This is where you can pray and…read morelighting incense. They have praying session every Sunday, look forward to going back again.

I came to cultivate my Buddha mind! What a thrill…read more Kadam Donna and Gen Chogyop teachings " Source of Happiness & Goodness"! I love the teachings, the couscous and property is absolutely blissful!!!

Peaceful and inspiring, the Kadampa Temple is one of the most beautiful meditation spaces in the…read moreUnited States. There are plenty of walking paths and the cafe (and coffee) is excellent and the people there are very friendly and welcoming. I drove 6 hours from Boston to visit and it was definitely worth the trip. Highly recommended!!

You are home here. Meditate, center, enjoy the beauty of the monastery and the grounds.read more

Very beautiful and serene palace perfect for quiet walk. Even for a non Buddhist like myself one…read morecan find something to appreciate in this place. We came on a rainy overcast day & not even that can take the beauty from this place. There are religious sculpture lining the entrance, a big buddha on the main hall, free books on buddhism, & vegetarian lunch on the weekends you can have for a minimal price. Love, love this place. Will come back on the fall to bring the rest of my family.

Amazing Buddhist temple. Must see and must visit if you are in the area…read more 1) The main temple opens only for special occasions. So, if you are lucky, they might be open for those special days. But, you are allowed to walk around the main temple and take pictures, etc. 2) The annex temple is open to the public. It was very nice and calm. 3) Sundays are the busy days for the temple.

Only Theravadin Buddhist Temple in Philadelphia -- and it's only 10 minutes away from my house! I…read morelucked out. It's much more focused at the supporting Thai community, but they're so welcoming and kind. This is my Sangha.

Amazing Buddhist spot!…read more 1) It is a little slice of Sri Lanka in NJ. The Vihara follows Sri Lankan & Gaya, Indian ascetics. 2) The temple is under construction when I went there in 10/2025, so the place is a little unkept. There were water bottles littered everywhere, which I picked up & threw in the bins. 3) However, if you are around the area, it is a must visit spot.

I come here to meditate. The entrance is kind of hidden but the place itself is just breathtaking…read more Please be mindful and show respect. Namaste.

Beyond beautiful Buddhist stupa…read more 1) It feels like a little slice of Burma in NJ. 2) The Stupa is very well maintained & clean. 3) Make sure to take off your shoes before entering the Stupa area. There is no signs, just expected - or else, someone will come out & inform you. 4) It is a must visit spot if you are around the area

Universal Peace and Tranquility All standard COVID…read morePrecautions apply Individual Family Visit only

We have been attending your Floating lantern ceremony many times. It is such a beautiful thing to…read moredo. We so enjoyed your exhibition, we came out feeling SO relaxed. We have always been made welcome by all the wonderful kind people there. The lake looked amazing with so many lanterns all lit up. We didn't want to leave all the peace and beauty. Thankyou all for sharing it with us xxxx

I was so serious about celebrating my 100th review thus, it took many months to decide what to…read morewrite. I decided to share something very personal. It helped to focus my career when I got out of school. It showed who is "me" and guided "me" to grow personally and spiritually. I have a full of appreciation till this date. If I can explain how, where and what made "me" to grow, it is going to be not easy. Each step was a huge struggle but I understand my life better. I am still searching for more. It is a life long journey. When I was 21 years old, I met this teaching. It was in New York City. The teaching helped to understand my obstacles as a young person and guided to find how to over come each steps. It helped my relationships with my boyfriend and my friends, and career. After the achievement of each obstacles, I knew I became a better person. People around started to tell me how I changed. I became easy to talk to and well rounded. This change helped to develop a good relationship in a business and able to find and keep my boyfriend for long time without any unnecessary arguments (it was important). If you are looking for an answer in your life, it might be to try. It has been a great help for my life. Because of this wonderful experiences, I can respect others that practicing their teachings because it is not easy to do. The teaching, based on the last teaching of Buddha (Nirvana Sutra), gave a tool to find myself. Then, showed me how to elevate as a human and as spiritually but I had to work very hard. We all have some kind of extra senses, awareness (feeling, six sense..etc.). Some has, or can develop, naturally but most need a help to achieve. I definitely needed a lot of it. After sitting for many trainings at the temple in San Francisco ,New York, Paris and Japan, I have polished my inner "me" to be rounded and understand of the others, differences, and the other world. I hope It makes sense? I am not developed as fast as some. Some trainees catches and go very fast and some are slow. I am one of them. The trainings (it's called Sesshin Training). It helped to see another dimensions. It doesn't end there. The training gives a hint of how to overcome. fundamentally, it is mostly to help and do for others and find appreciation in any situation . When I find another dimension, I feel (some see and some feel more). I am starting to sound crazy but the experiences were real and helped to understand tremendously. The training was not easy and especially at the beginning. It was a battle of not want to see and acknowledge or scare to know about..... real "me". Especially, to experience and to know about an existence of the other world was difficult. This unique training (Sesshin) can be finished in 30 minutes. It depends on where your mind are. If your mind are focused, the training can be finished faster or if it's longer, might be what you needed at that time. I had an experience to sit with one of my friends who is a Yoga trainer. Although I practiced much longer, he finished earlier. It may be that he knew how to breath and focus better. Even many years of sitting and meditating, I am still not where I want to be. I am still having difficulty to detach from my attachments. Yes, I have many....believe me. It is a life long training. Wonderful! Doing more free weights, gain more muscle. If you eat a lot, you gain weight. It is simply nature of law, cause and effect (Karma). If I practice more, I shall achieve my goal. I hope I can before I die. Without the body, I can not help others.... There are two locations in New York. Main temple with a gold reclined Buddha of about 15 feet that I was very fortunate to watch carrying into the temple and had a chance to pour some jewels (not actual jewel, consist of grains of rice and so on..) is in White Plains. There is a training center that offer limited trainings in Midtown, 36th between 6th & 5th Avenue.

Very kind , helpful & welcoming at reception…read more Beautiful architecture and decor. I entered right into the gift shop... Which is very wonderful. They had a gift with purchase. It was so wonderful to enjoy such a nice meditation. I really enjoy their social media posts of events. That's how I knew. It really is such a beautiful space. And even the main room had beautiful sculptures. I enjoyed a nice cup of coffee and they had veggie food offerings & lots of snacks for this special Meditation event. Yum. I'm happy there so many kind staff members around to answer my questions & even have a lil' tour. They had little booklets to look at to guide you along as the teacher spoke. It was very peaceful, and I felt the weight of the world lifted from my shoulders. Gen Chogyop has a special kind of gentle caring way about her. I really enjoyed this time to meditate. Even though I'm not an expert meditator... I feel wholeheartedly that it went well. I'll definitely come again. I enjoyed the chance to meet the regulars here.

Dharmachakra is a Buddhist meditation center in the New Kadampa Tradition. You do not need to be…read moreBuddhist to benefit from the teachings and practices. Weekly meditation classes are offered in Millburn, Shrewsbury, Little Silver, Ridgewood, Madison and more. Everyone is welcome! Check out www.meditatenj.org for more information. I originally found this center through a basic Google search, and then learned more about it via the official Facebook page (link: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MeditateNJ/about/?ref=page_internal) This specific location is conveniently located in the Millburn Mall off Vauxhall Road in Union, NJ. It is a small space which has a tiny lobby to take off your shoes, check in and pay any class fees (if applicable). It opens into a larger meditation area with a beautiful Buddhist shrine, chairs and cushions to meditate, books on Kadampa Buddhism (for sale), and a small back area with drinks/snacks and a place for the teacher to organize their things before a meeting/meditation. The interior is minimalist, comfortable, and welcoming. This is a wonderful, safe space to learn about Buddhism and practice meditation with others. I was always interested in Buddhism, but had never meditated before. Since moving nearby a few months ago, I have found a true community within this Center. For $15, you are able to partake in a 90min. meditation class which teaches you about Buddhist tradition and helps walk you through self-guided meditations. At this center, this class is usually held every Thursday from 7pm-830pm. Beginners are welcome, as are continuing members. You can become a member of the temple (for around $700/year) but this is not required to join in on many of the classes and festivities. All participants are also welcome to visit/meditate at the nearby NYC Kadampa Meditation Center, as well as the Kadampa Center upstate in tranquil Glen Spey, NY which hosts a series of wonderful retreats throughout the year. I haven't been yet but am very much looking forward to going. What I love most about Buddhism is that it cultivates knowledge and growth to more deeply understand your mind. I highly encourage anybody remotely interested in Buddhism to visit here.