Pao Fa Buddhist Temple

This temple is very peaceful. It is very spacious inside and they also hold Buddhist classes certain days of the week. They have classes in English too.

Absolute wonderful temple! I paid a visit for a school assignment. I came a few minutes late and was worried about that. However, I was greeted by one of the monks with a warm smile, and was given literature with translation of the ceremony. There was a lot of beautiful chanting. I felt absolute peace. Everyone seemed genuinely friendly. I was even invited to have lunch, but I couldn’t stay because I had to get back to my baby. Wish I had more time, I’d like to experience that again. The front desk clerk also gave me material to understand Buddhism abit more and invited me to do classes. Also, there are signs that say that one cannot take pictures, which is too bad because there are several beautiful altars and the walls are covered with hundreds of small Buddha statutes.

Hi I went here one time it was quite, unfortunately no one explain inside !!
New culture to me I was trying to find some to explain the 4 kings but I went online to read more

I’ve saved my 300^th review for Quan Yin Bodhisattva, Sakyamuni Buddha and the Pao Fa Buddhist Temple. An urban oasis. Thank you to Sheni for her Buddhist classes, and to Frank. My inside pictures were taken prior to them moving the «no pictures» sign to the building entrance in mid-​2014. You can burn incense in the dragon incense burner outside just outside, and seek your own compassion and good fortune. I’d love to see the main hall at night with the awesome chandelier lit up, but the temple closes to the outside before dark. Maybe I should come to a chanting ceremony at 5:00 a. m…

Fairly large buddhist temple that I accidentally discovered while in the area. Not nearly as big as Hsi Lai in Hacienda, but a great alternative for OC residents. The temple has multiple alters inside the building, with three massive ornate statues in the main praying room. Aside from the chanting music during prayer sessions, it’s really quiet, tranquil, and less crowded than Hsi Lai. They also hold buddhist retreats, chinese classes, and various other community events here. Beautiful temple and glad to have stumbled upon this place.

This is a great church to come to and they have a lot of DVD to give out to help you w/​your life more. I came here on Chinese New Year and it wasn’t even pack which was awesome. We walk around for alittle and make our prays and left. Depending on the days, they even give free vegetarian lunches out.

This temple is quiet, peaceful and friendly.
They have a lot of Dhamara Ceremony and events, which provide great opportunities to let people know more or get closer to Shaykyamuni Buddha.
I always feel joyfu and calm after I visit temple. I believe and I know the Buddha will guide me to the right track and look after me. I really appreciate that there’s a wonderful temple in Irvine.

Went here for the first time for the Birthday of Shaykyamuni Buddha (Buddha Bathing Service) ⁴⁄₂₈. Very clean, well kept, and peaceful place to worship. Noticed that they have various courses to teach English and Buddhism on donations only. Doesn’t have the Kitigarbha Buddha, but had all of my needs.

Came here to do my CNY prayer and blessings. I was surprised that it wasn’t all that big on the inside. The other temple I’ve been to is the Hsi Lai Temple in Hacienda Heights and that one is along the same lines at those in Asia.
This particular temple doesn’t allow incense inside the temple. Because the temple isn’t separated into different rooms with courtyards in between it is impossible to burn incense anywhere except at the entrance. And even so, there is a lack of incense available. I couldn’t see any for purchase either. Note to myself — bring my own incense next time.
Other than that, if you just wanted to sit and pray, this temple is pretty good. It’s separated into a few smaller rooms and a large room. On the day of our visit, the large room was where the monks and nuns were doing their chants.
I still prefer Hsi Lai much more but this temple is so much closer so I guess I like it for that reason!

I’d been curious about attending the Buddhism in English classes available at Pao Fa Temple for some time but the temple grounds always intimidated me. I finally worked up the courage to attend a class this weekend. The mentor leading the class was very kind and welcoming (as was everyone else I encountered.) The temple itself is beautiful, ornate and yet very simple. Looking forward to going back.