Hsi Lai Temple

Category: Buddhist temple

Address: 3456 Glenmark Dr, Hacienda Heights, CA 91745, USA

Phone: +16269619697

Opening hours

Sunday: 9AM–4PM

Monday: 9AM–4PM

Tuesday: 9AM–4PM

Wednesday: 9AM–4PM

Thursday: 9AM–4PM

Friday: 9AM–4PM

Saturday: 9AM–4PM

Reviews

James Zhang

Aug 17, 2022

Breathtaking views and something you would not expect to see in the US. Make sure to reserve online ahead of time and to wear masks while on the premises. It is a place of worship, so they do have guidelines on appropriate clothing. The temple is beautiful and definitely worth stopping by if in the area.

Deepti Singh Anguralia

Jun 7, 2022

My first visit to a Buddhist temple in USA. Its just Beautiful and so peaceful place with a beautiful scenic view around it. Masks are must to wear and need to book a reservation for entrance, very easy, through the website. Due to covid, many of the parts of the temple were closed but still a lot to look and enjoy some peace. Offerings to buy ,cost $20, incense sticks 1 per person are free for doing prayer. No pictures are allowed of the main worship area. Only outdoors, which is great too. Restrooms are available on the 2nd floor, cafeteria was closed.

Nidhi Bansal

Apr 21, 2022

Beautiful & Peaceful monastery . The architecture is impressive. Masks required throughout. Also, they have a small museum ,which you can visit for $1 / person. The book store and gift shop was there. Volunteers are doing a wonderful job there,!

Olesia Fisun

Nov 30, 2021

Randomly found this place when we had a spare hour and we loved it!!! So calm and peaceful. Beautiful temple to learn about other religions and culture. Absolutely amazing view of the temple with the mountains at the background! It’s free to enter but you need to have a reservation! 30 min to 1 hour is more than enough to do a quick walk around and explore. If you want to learn more and deep dive into the history - you might spend more time there.

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Questions & Answers

When will temple reopen?

Andy Zuko | Sep 1, 2021
Hsi Lai Temple | Sep 1, 2021

Hsi Lai Temple has re-opened with limited service and with a reservation system to ensure all visitors' safety and to maintain social distance. Please visit our website to make reservation before arriving at Hsi Lai Temple http://www.hsilai.org Thank you! Hope to see you soon at Hsi Lai Temple!

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how beautiful. can i visit?

Z Taft | Sep 2, 2019
durrell randle | Sep 2, 2019

It's absolutely gorgeous and you can visit and you should

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Chinese newyear display?

James Molina | Sep 2, 2019
Ying Feng | Sep 2, 2019

Yes

How are the meditation class? Is it a one time class or a continuous class? When are meditation hours?

Titi Preciado | Sep 2, 2018
Mr. G. Rhoades | Sep 2, 2018

The meditation classes are great. They have classes on Sunday. They also have a dharma lecture on Sunday as well so you can plan to spend the day there. Make sure you try the all you can eat buffet. Delicious!

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What are your restaurant hours?

Candace Flores | Sep 2, 2018
Jordan O. James | Sep 2, 2018

Mon thru Fri: 1130a to 130p Sat and Sun: 1130a to 230p

Is this open to the public

Susan Chavarria | Sep 2, 2018
Ek Gonzales | Sep 2, 2018

Great vegetarian cafeteria too

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when it costs admission

oscar antonio martinez torres | Jul 3, 2022
Hsi Lai Temple | Jul 3, 2022

Hola! Es libre de visitar el templo. Todo lo que necesita hacer es hacer una cita para visitar el templo antes de llegar. Si usted tiene dificultad, usted puede proceder a la puerta principal, el voluntario podría ayudarle a hacer una reserva en el lugar. Que tengas un buen día!

Is temple open for visitors? i called and message says it's not. I am looking to visit on 6/7

Patricia A Guerrero Uriarte | Jun 3, 2022
andy lie | Jun 3, 2022

You can even drive there whenever you want to visit. There will be guards at the front gate asking if you have an appointment. If you dont, the guard will have you scan a qr code and to setup appointment at the same time. Then they will allow you to go in.

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Are you open in August 2021? Is your restaurant open?

Rezvan Ramezani | Sep 1, 2021
Josue Estrada | Sep 1, 2021

Restaurant is not open yet...!!!

Isn't it the life of the people? Why can't pets enter?

Linda W | Sep 2, 2019
Ying Feng | Sep 2, 2019

Girls do n’t stay in temples, and animals do n’t enter temples. The allusions have a long history. Think about it.

When is the New year celebration?

Blanca h#PPerezz to 2 | Sep 2, 2019
durrell randle | Sep 2, 2019

Through the 19 th

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Do you issue sponser letter to visit your temple

Rev . Medirigiriye Pangnaseeha thero | Sep 2, 2018
ana j | Sep 2, 2018

I was here only for visiting

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Is dining hall open ?

VIJAY JADHAV | Mar 5, 2022
Hsi Lai Temple | Mar 5, 2022

Hi Vijay, Thanks for asking. The Dining Hall is currently not opened to the public. We are sorry for the inconvenience caused. For temple visit appointment: http://www.hsilai.org/en/events/hltOG.php Thank you and may you have a good day~

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What time do you have to arrive for the appointment?

Yuri A | Feb 3, 2022
psycho white | Feb 3, 2022

You need to arrive arrive on your appointment time and on the date you make appointment on. And they will take your temperature on your forehead. And they will check your ID as well.

Are dogs allowed?

Young Bay | Jan 4, 2022
Kavitha Vijayaraghavan | Jan 4, 2022

No, I don't think so.

Hi is this place wheelchair assessable? Thank you

LaPao Lopez | Dec 5, 2021
Hiral Trivedi | Dec 5, 2021

Yes it is assessable they have elevator also .

Is this temple spiritual? The child wants to ask for an amulet

甘雨过天晴 | Sep 1, 2021
Nothing to see here 123 | Sep 1, 2021

This temple is spiritual, I don’t know there are signs in this temple, there are gods, Buddhas and Bodhisattvas to protect this temple

is temple open at new year eve?

Joe Fang | Sep 1, 2020
Suresh Raj | Sep 1, 2020

No

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When is the last day for new year celebration? We want to visit when the décor is still there? How long will the display last until?

See Vang | Sep 1, 2020
Megan Chen | Sep 1, 2020

But if u go on Sat the new yrs day, u cannot b able to go in, cuz too many peo, u'll encounter tremendous traffic plus no parkings.

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Does the temple do a crossover conference in the Lunar New Year Festival every July?

George Kuo | Sep 1, 2020
Ed C | Sep 1, 2020

On the 15th day of the lunar calendar, the Foguang Mountain Temple has the Menglan Basin Law Society.

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IS IT OPEN TO VISITORS TOMORROW MONDAY JULY 15

Rada Krishna | Sep 2, 2019
Fong Edmond | Sep 2, 2019

Yes

What time are they open on Saturdays?

Priscilla Schofield | Sep 2, 2019
Darrell Russell | Sep 2, 2019

Dont go through la habra heights Its closed due to road slide

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How much do they charge to enter?

Soledad Ramirez | Sep 2, 2019
Piyush Gandhi | Sep 2, 2019

It's Free

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Are there any short-term ordination courses in English?

Jäschien Nöbookch | Sep 2, 2019
Piyush Gandhi | Sep 2, 2019

Yes. Check the office for more details

Do you have disable access inside the temple?

linda gunawan | Sep 2, 2019
Bena Yan | Sep 2, 2019

Yes, as you already heard - the site is accessible by wheelchair. However, the elevator may be a little hard to find so ask right away. And there is handicapped parking on the top level. Have a great visit!

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Manana is the Chinese year I want to know if you are going to see any event

Gabriela Cardenas | Sep 2, 2019
Sean G. Rosenstock | Sep 2, 2019

Yes, they will have special religious services, as well as vegetarian food and a cultural show.

Where can we ride car tomorrow New year to his Lai temple?

aye aye cho | Sep 2, 2019
沙瑞金 | Sep 2, 2019

http://www.hsilai.org/tc/index.php

Are you open on Christmas Day?

Paula Gannon | Sep 2, 2019
Lilydu | Sep 2, 2019

if they open the 365 days.

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How much its cost tick

Evangelina Morales | Sep 2, 2019
Tiberiu Negulescu | Sep 2, 2019

:-) Grounds are free, free parking and a great lunch buffet around noon for a 8 dollars donation! Highly recommended! :-)

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Is there a free retreat for new buddist

Lisa Sabina | Sep 2, 2019
Leo Madatian | Sep 2, 2019

Call directly to Temple, they will give you all your answewrs

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Is there a charge to visit

Emely Guillen | Sep 2, 2018
Such Juck | Sep 2, 2018

No. It's free

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Can a monk bless us for marriage

Linda Ly | Sep 2, 2018
Karen Lin | Sep 2, 2018

Yes ,just ask them ! Congratulations!

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How much is the lunch buffet?

E Carroll | Sep 2, 2018
Hsi Lai Temple | Sep 2, 2018

The lunch buffet is 8 dollars per person for visitors. The lunch buffer opens 11:30am-1:30pm on weekdays, 11:30am - 2:30pm on Saturdays, and 12:30pm-2:30pm on Sundays. On Sundays, we will offer lunch to the Sunday chanting participants.

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Is the Great Dharani Of Compassion Ritual, Stillnpracticed there and if so When?

Michael F. Davis | Sep 2, 2018
williamdelon | Sep 2, 2018

Every 2nd Friday , 7.30pm

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Do you pay to visit

IVAN PALACIOS | Sep 2, 2018
Gilbert Lee | Sep 2, 2018

No charge

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Do you accept outside visitors and if you do what do we need to do and or what are the hours that we can visit?

Lourdes Gamon | Sep 2, 2018
Cultivate1000 | Sep 2, 2018

Yes temple accept all visitors, just go in, the hours 9a.m.-5 p.m.

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What time are closing

Javier Martinez | Sep 2, 2018
Mario Cee | Sep 2, 2018

Open 9am to 5pm, 365 days a year.

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What are the hours that its open to the public

Mere Sarmiento | Sep 2, 2018
Michael Dang | Sep 2, 2018

9AM to 5PM

Are you open every sunday and until what time?

Cindy Robes | Sep 2, 2018
williamdelon | Sep 2, 2018

9 to 5 every day

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How long does it take to get to Xilai Temple from the airport

吳瑀婕 | Sep 2, 2018
WEIWEN LIANG | Sep 2, 2018

There is often traffic jam at the airport, so it is difficult to test the time.

What about parking?

Luis ruiz | Sep 2, 2018
Jordan O. James | Sep 2, 2018

Parking is free, if the parking lot immediately around the temple is full they also have free on street parking near the temple. Since the temple is on a hill it is a little bit of a stretch to park on the street an walk up the hill, so depending on the health of those with you, you may want to drop them off in front of the temple and then go park the car.

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What is the Hsi Lai temple surrounded by

Fabiola Martinez | Sep 2, 2018
Un known | Sep 2, 2018

Residential area all around it

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When did Master Yikong give the lecture? We missed it on December 16.

Tom Liang | Sep 2, 2018
Not Really Sisters | Sep 2, 2018

I'm not sure. You may want to check with the temple.

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Are you open on this sunday

Nhan Tran | Sep 2, 2018
Lee李吳,Pearl淨朗 | Sep 2, 2018

Yes

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