Lake Shrine Temple
The ten-acre site, with its gardens and natural spring-fed lake, is home to a variety of flora and fauna, including swans, ducks, koi, and lotus flowers. The grounds include a Court of Religions honoring the five principal religions of the world; the Mahatma Gandhi World Peace Memorial, where a portion of Gandhi's ashes is enshrined; a small museum with exhibits on Paramahansa Yogananda's work; and a gift shop with arts and crafts from India. The hilltop temple overlooking the lake was opened in 1996.
http://www.lakeshrine.org

Bodhi Tree Bookstore
The Bodhi Tree Bookstore is but one of many places available to the consummate book reader. We believe we can provide you a unique experience - perhaps intangible, but nevertheless real. We strive to provide a comprehensive selection, extraordinary service, and a warm, friendly environment. Thank you for choosing us to be your bookstore.
http://www.bodhitree.com
http://www.bodhitree.com/event.html

Dharma Zen Center
Dharma Zen Center was founded by Zen Master Seung Sahn in 1974 as a place where monks and lay people from all countries can practice Zen together and find their true selves. We have formal meditation practice - bowing, chanting and sitting Zen - in the mornings and evenings for both our resident Zen students and outside members. During the day, our lay residents go out to their jobs or to school. Visitors as well as our outside members are welcome to come for daily practice and join in our monthly Zen meditation retreats, Dharma talks and other activities. All activities except for the retreats are free.
http://www.dharmazen.com

Descanso Gardens
Welcome to Descanso Gardens, an urban retreat of year-round natural beauty, internationally renowned botanical collections and spectacular seasonal horticultural displays. Descanso founder E. Manchester Boddy, preserved these 160 acres of gardens, woodlands and chaparral for future generations to experience the natural heritage and beauty of Southern California. Today Descanso Gardens is a museum of living collections, accredited by the American Association of Museums.
http://www.descansogardens.org

Suiho En
The beauty of the "garden of water and fragrance" (Suiho En) creates for the visitor a world of meditative calm where it is possible to focus on the simple and beautiful things in nature, and our lives.
http://www.thejapanesegarden.com/Garden/Pages/garden.htm

ZCLA / Buddha Essence Temple
Since 1967, ZCLA / Buddha Essence Temple has provided the teachings and practice of Zen Buddhism to all who come and go through its temple gate. The core practice is zazen.
http://www.zencenter.org

 

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