13 years later posting another review…read more Still a very lively place to come during the Cambodian New Year. It's actually gotten busier than ever. Lots of vendors. The lines for the food has gotten longer. What can you do? Gotta eat. lol What I've learned is just to get the stuff I don't get very often. Stuffed angel wings & Cambodian style fried bananas, especially. Since it's hot, grab some more food to take home & have a refreshing drink for the ride home too, since it's so hot. Glad all the huge statues are still there. Still very colorful place. Love coming here for the New Year to celebrate. Just gotta know what you're doing, because it's very crowded.

Gated temple, tons of parking, a lot of bathroom stalls (they hired workers to maintain during new…read moreyears), tons of vendors, statues, designated blessing station and eating area. They had ton of spots to sit and rest all throughout the temple. The stage was filled with tradional dancing and the parade around, love it here!

Serene and beautiful monastery grounds. Happy to discover a hidden gem in the hills. When you first…read moreturn in you'll drive along a small tree-lined road and go up the hill to their gated entrance. You may have to call their intercom to enter through the gate if they are not currently hosting an event. When you first visit, go to the reception office for an intro about the monastery and their activities. You can join their regularly scheduled meditation classes and dharma classes. The building to the left of that is where they hold Buddhist classes and talks. To the left of that is a small hill and walking nature loop to see a Kuan Yin statue placed within a circular, eight petaled lotus mandala. The walk has beautiful views of the surrounding distance. Down towards the right is the temple, which is only open to the public during events. They recently finished some renovations inside their main temple and outside gardens. The gardens behind and below the temple opens to expansive views too, yet is still undergoing construction. You can see a small pagoda with a Kuan Yin statue and a rectangle platform with a statue of the Buddha. Inside the temple, it is common etiquette to remove your shoes, place them in a shoe cabinet along the wall, and wear socks inside (no bare feet allowed here) during events. There are bathrooms and a water station too. I joined a recent Friday meditation gathering and it was nicely organized and run very well. They have a welcoming sangha community too.

Beautiful scenery and grounds. The peace I felt was incredible. I love it here. I highly recommend.read more

Went to a nice Buddhist temple. The drive was a little far, but it was absolutely worth it.read more

Everyone here is very friendly. The space is spacious, clean, beautiful and solemn. Parking is also…read morevery convenient!

Beautiful and serene place of worship. It was busy today because it is MLK day, yet it felt so…read morepeaceful and calm. Beautiful architecture and it was wonderful and centering to hear the monks chanting. They were also giving out free food for everyone, which was a nice gesture. Unlike some other places of worship that I've been to, where I am clearly not from the primary cohort of people who go there, this spot was very welcoming, and I did not feel out of place.

Tucked away in the old part of San Jose, Pao-Hua Buddhist Temple is visible from far away with its…read morebeautiful architecture but the entrance is easy to miss. The temple feels like a hidden oasis surrounded by an ordinary neighborhood. The temple is especially beautiful in the spring with its vibrant gardens filled with blooming flowers. The ponds add to the serenity and peacefulness. The temple itself is not very big and you can quickly explore all of it. Everything is kept clean and neat. There is usually plenty of parking and there are even restrooms for guests. On busy weekends and holidays you may have to park outside the premise. The staff is very friendly and welcoming. Overall, I'd highly recommend visiting Pao-Hua Buddhist Temple whether you are spiritual or not. It's a peaceful spot to reflect and enjoy.

There is now a meditation group for English speakers on the last Sunday of every month from 4-6 pm…read more What a wonderful opportunity to practice meditation together and to learn from a Buddhist monk! This is a warm and welcoming space for both beginners and experienced practitioners. If you are looking to explore Buddhist meditation and practice under the guidance of a knowledgeable and compassionate monk, I highly recommend joining this group.

Attending this meditation group is a profoundly enriching experience. The opportunity to deepen my…read morepractice each week has been invaluable, and the sense of sangha here truly feels like a supportive family. Our teacher is wonderful--friendly, approachable, and supportive. I'm grateful to be part of this group and highly recommend it to anyone looking to enhance their practice and connect with like-minded individuals.

I grew up coming to this church since my dad grew up in Stockton on a farm and this was the local…read morechurch. I can't really speak to the usual Sunday services as I'm usually here for family events such as weddings, funerals, memorials and reunions. Located on the delta area, the car park is now gated and there is barbed wire surrounding the fence. I suppose this part of Stockton hasn't really improved (?). The interior is just beautiful with lots of gold detail and the adjacent rec hall has a large kitchen and basketball facilities. There is also a small garden area and I believe in the summer they have their annual Buddhist Church Bazaar where you can eat teriyaki chicken, kids can play games to win prizes and you can catch up with friends and family. I'm not a heavy religious type of person -- coming to the church has become more a cultural thing than as a practicing Buddhist, although I admire a lot of the tenets of Buddhism: non-violence; nothing is fixed or permanent; actions have consequences; and change is possible.

Happy that there's a local Thai buddist temple in the Fairfield area. The monks are friendly…read more Sometimes they have festivals where volunteers make authentic Thai food to get donations in for the temple. They also have events for Thai citizens to get their Thai passports and Thai ID cards renewed. Very convenient!

Beautiful temple with very nice monks. Come and see for yourself…read more Wat Chaimongkol is well known by supporting from the people in different locations such as Bay areas, Fairfield, San Francisco and etc. Later on, June 25, 2009 is regarded as the best auspicious day of the time 9 A.M. and 9 minutes. All monks officially moved in living until now. Nowadays, Wat Chaimongkol is also officially acknowledged as a member of Assembly of Thai Monks organization so that it is a legal institutation in both secular and religious views. The total area of the current place is nearly a half of an acre with two buildings. In the big building with 2,422 sq. ft., there are 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, 1 reception room, 1 kitchen room and 1 dining room. In the small building with 900 sq.ft. there are 2 bedrooms 1 store-room and a 2 car garage. The space between two buildings is suitable for doing activities. Moreover, there is a large area at the front suitable for 10 cars parking excluded from the area of main road and than of informal education school.

I love this temple Every time me and my husband went to…read morethis temple always make me feel happy and want to praying. Some temple we attend it make me feel scared and not happy, but this one we always go. I recommends this temple because they are always welcome everyone not like some temple at Stockton and sacramento.

I am so glad that the temple is open post Covid. I needed a place to quiet the mind and practice my…read moremeditation and Wat Buddhanusorn is a perfect place for anyone seeking peace. The temple is open for anyone who wants to practice meditation inside or outside of the temple. There is a nice pathway that circles the temple and not a lot of people come here during the morning or afternoons. It's free and open to the public, social distancing is practiced and everyone wears a mask (even the monks). I have been back to my Tuesday evening meditation group here for almost a yr, thanks to Covid (jk), via Zoom. We still meet through zoom bc it is so easy for anyone who lives far away, or can't make it with the commute. I really enjoy talking to Ajahn Maha Prasert, the Abbott at the temple and he is so kind and easy to talk to. The Abbott really cares about the well being of people and I am so blessed to be a part of this community. I really feel so welcome every time I come here. I'm non-Thai and it doesn't matter because everyone here is so kind and will help you if you are new. It's a really lovely community between the sangha and lay people. I really feel like I'm in Thailand at times, lol! If you're missing Thailand and the beautiful Thai community this is the place to be! I'm so glad it's available to anyone for free.

This small quaint temple offers you more than the bigger ones. Visiting Wat Tepnimit is very…read moreserene, relaxing, spiritual, and more. Sinyen(head monk) teaches us to endure suffering, pain, trauma, past & present life issues. Hi guidance has helped me & my family over many years. He speaks English, Thai, Cambodian, Laotian, Hindi etc... They're open daily from 9am-5pm, everyone should visit at some point---

This is an amazing Buddhist temple which follows Theravada theory and practice…read more It is very modern and a newly built prayer hall was recently added. Abbot Sinyen is fluent in Thai and English. He is able to deliver the message of the Sangha in an effective & easy to understand manner. I could only wish every Wat was a reflection of the hard work this temple has strived to employ.

Calm and peaceful temple with a cozy and clean praying area. There's plenty of parking right out…read morefront. The monk is very friendly and greets you warmly. He speaks English fluently and makes you feel welcomed. There is beautiful and serene garden in the back and a cute dog, Sam, that likes to follow us around.

This temple is a true place for praying. Leave all your worries at home and come here for peace.....read more