It's a great place to visit and immerse yourself in a peace and loving environment and understand…read morethe Buddhist culture. They welcome you with open arms and cast no judgement. It's a place one must experience to understand the difference it will make on your heart and soul. May you be well, happy and at peace.

I missed seeing the beloved Aloka, but I had a wonderful time visiting the temple. It is a…read moretranquil paradise in the middle of a bustling city. They are vert courteous to foreigners, you will feel welcome. I hope to go again, someday.

Every year around April 26th to 29th the Friday ti Saturday of Lao new years they have this…read morefestival where food vendors come to the temple to sell food and do shows and etc. It is definitely a place to be at once a year and try all the yummy foods. About 20 dollars should keep you full! Bring cash, they don't accept cards! Most food items run from 2 to 10 dollars. Like 2 dollar skewers and 5 for 10 skewers or 5 dollar papaya salad or 5 dollar big jug/cup of freshly pressed sugar cane juice or another favorite of mine coconut juice. I reccomend trying skewers and if you like spicy, the papaya salad will burn your mouth and your insides but its definitely a good funky spicy kick. Everyone comes and drinks lots of beer and all the foods accommodate alcohol well. I think you can bring your own drinks but they also sell beer there too. It can get hot so wear light clothes and bring a light jacket in case it might rain or get windy. Some ppl bring umbrellas haha. They also sell like thai boat noodles, pho, sticky rice, a bunch of other fried items like fried bananas and quail and wings and etc. It's a great way to learn about the culture and support the local community and have a cute little date or a fun friends outing.

the biggest lao new in the us! we definetly had to attend if we were in texas!!! it is very warm…read morealrwady in april so dress light and be prepared to walk around. theres lot if people but dont let stop you from attending. its opened to everyone who wants to come and enjoy the festivities. on sunday afternoon is a huge parade.

An astoundingly gorgeous Buddhist temple complex!…read more Come here with respect & a hunger to experience the simpler life of a Buddhist monk. The main temple building features a massive, beautiful, golden Buddha statue (that practically fills this entire building!) which looks like a piece straight out of Thailand itself! Overall a huge monastery surrounded by mostly asian households, this momentous Buddhist mecca is THE area's local headquarters for those wanting to learn more about Buddhism OR just taste a glimpse of modern day Siam. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area!

This hand made temple is simply other wordly. The Buddha inside is the largest Buddha statue in…read moreAmerica. I watched the monks, each with their own set of master craftsman skills, make this place one day at a time. If you come here, you will be greeted openly by someone who will try to answer your questions. The monks and lay people as well are full of grace. Please do not wear a hat or shoes inside the temple or other buildings. If you are female, you should understand that the monks are not allowed in Thai Buddhism to touch you or even touch an object at the same time that you are--so please be respectful of this. Putting your palms together when addressing a monk is polite and not standing fully erect in the temple with the Buddha staue is as well. When the temple grounds were being built, I saw the monks working very hard. One monk, Phra Narong, who was the master architect of the dragon and many other things there would constantly be working while his lips were cracked and bleeding. He never thought a thing of it. I was sad when I had to leave the temple to make an out of state move and I told Phra Narong that I would miss him and never forget him with tear filled eyes and he turned to me and said quite simply with a smile "Why not?" If you dont understand this, it is the Buddhis principle of non-attachment at work. I, being inexperienced at such things had become very attached to a few of the monks there. They were always very kind to me and my daughter and I had the rare opportunity to be able to teach some of them english for a while. Monk Phra Pa Jon was an amazing person of heart. He had to go back to Thailand right before I had to move out of state. I was so sad, that I couldnt go say goodbye to him, because I knew I would cry too much. If you go here, be sure and ask your greeter what you can do to insure that you are being polite and following Thai custom appropriately. If you are so inclined, ask if there is anything that you can do to help that day. Maybe the ladies need help in the kitchen. Maybe the grounds could be swept. Please be sure and smile. Thais understand a nice big smile and probably have one waiting for you. If you encounter someone that is very serious, dont be offput by that. In Thai Buddhism, getting to the point and not wasting words with frivolous conversation is customary. Have an idea of what you want to ask before going and you will feel most comfortable when interacting. If you like, when you go into the grounds, just go occupy a bench in the court yard are and likely someone will come to you and greet you. Also, dont point, touch people's heads or touch things or point with your feet. This is very rude in their culture. Enjoy and feel lighter when you leave. Then come back

This is a place of peace and quite. If anyone need some quite time or just to meditate I strongly…read morerecommend this temple in this area. There are several places that can be your ideal place to unwind and let yourself go spiritually. Please everyone, if you are in despair or going through tough times and need place to breathe and regain your spirituality, I recommend this temple. The monk here is awesome. Not only does he chant, he very wise and very humble. Love him. He is very knowledgeable in history and very...... well come see for yourself!

This Temple is too small and lack of community supports. Not anywhere near the real deal in their…read morenative home country. Find time to fly to Asia like Thailand or Laos and visit the real Temple to experience a true temple atmosphere. Or better yet, go during new year festival to see how the true tradition carry on without just the "party "

This is a very new cozy Buddhist temple. We moved to the area and were so happy to find a temple…read morenearby. Prayed and donated this morning and felt very positive vibes. This is a Buddhist gem here in the DFW area!

You can attend open mediation on Sundays from 9:00-10:00 am. A dharma talk is given by Lama Dorjee…read moreafterwards. The center follows Kagyu school of TIbetan Buddhism. Great place!

Welcoming, friendly Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center. Introduction to Buddhism classes offered by…read moreSenior students on a regular basis. Basic meditation techniques practiced often during Sunday morning teachings. The Tibetan Lama who is in residence here teaches in English to this mainly western group of students. He's witty, warm, and is able to present Buddhist philosophy in an understandable way. Lots of retreats and workshops offered on a monthly basis that are open to the public.

The Sunday Thai market at the temple is such a gem. There are so many Thai food vendors, desserts,…read moredrinks, and snacks to choose from. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. Arrive early if you want the best parking. I would definitely bring friends and family visiting from out of town here to experience the temple and market. It's absolutely worth visiting if you enjoy Thai food and culture.

SO fun on the Sunday when they have their food festivals. We were there on a perfect weather day…read morein February. It was hard to know what to get, so I went to stalls that had lines, figuring the other people might be on to something. We tried a bunch of things from about 4 vendors. I liked all the meat sticks I tried. I am not a hugh fan of Pad thai, but hubby got some. The fried bananas take a LONG time to cook and each batch sells out quickly, so hover!

It's a beautiful temple with lots of picture worthy corners ( specially in Lunar New Year )…read more Please come to support and experience this place. They have service on every Sunday and special Moon Calendar events

The Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monestary/The Inner Peace Garden was exactly how I thought it would be -…read morepeaceful & enlightening with kind people that answered my questions & allowed me to meditate in their monastery. It is an intimate setting. There are fountains, encouraging words/signs, a small encircled space to walk and a sacred area which requires the removal of shoes on the outside grounds. Also, there is a gift shop. You can go inside the monastery to meditate. You are allowed to take pictures of the inside, but I did not. Cushions are available if you'd like to sit more comfortably. The ladies there lowered the lights for me and told me to take my time. They have a Friday evening mediation session in English and anyone is welcome to attend. I've never been to a monastery before and I don't practice Buddhism, but I appreciated their openness and kindness.

Vietnamese Buddhist Temple. It is the perfect place to adore Buddhism and practice meditation.read more

The Chua Dai Bi temple, which is located next to a church in a residential area, is gorgeous on the…read moreinside and outside. It has a team of volunteers cleaning and decorating the temple, which seems to be new, and a couple of monks living on site. Everyone is very generous and kind with the utmost patience and passion, especially when teaching Buddha's lessons and praying. There is the rule of removing your shoes upon entering the temple as well as respectful behavior (no shouting or running, and appropriate attire only), both of which are common courtesies. Also, the monks can speak English, so to all of the curious non-Vietnamese speakers, please feel free to explore the temple and religion.