Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, North Carolina — Attraction in Raleigh

I have been here for a few years now. In general, it is a beautiful place for the peace of mind. People here are very nice and friendly. They offer various activities and opportunities for practices. You will eventually find the one that fits you.

They have a Sunday dharma service every Sunday morning. Just like you should take showers regularly for the body, the dharma service is like the shower for my mind and heart. Even if I was not believing in Buddhism, I found it beneficial and refreshing every time I came. Oh, they welcome anyone with any religion, not just Buddhism believers. Btw, the free vegetarian lunch after Sunday dharma service is very delicious.

For practices, except for dharma service, they also have seminar groups for book reading (which I found very useful and connected with peers), online dharma classes with various languages, various volunteering opportunities to get engaged with community and discover new potentials (broadly ranging from cooking to IT), chorus, etc.

For parents with children, they also have English children‘s class to educate children with good manners and ways to interact with other peers, people, and the environment. I am always amazed to witness the transition process of an insecure kid with frequent tandems to a polite and respectful kid that can well communicate their thoughts and feelings.

During Spring Festival and other holidays, they had special events and exhibitions. It is both fun and educating. It feels even more rewarding when I contribute to those events 😆

Life is short and constantly changing. Hope everyone who has the chance and takes your time to read this comment can find it...

People here are amazing. You feel welcomed as soon as you step in. The services on Sundays consist of chanting followed by Dharma talk by the venerable. Chanting makes me feel so light for the whole week and the Dharma talk you hit you and make you aware on how you can improve your life and other's people life around you. As Buddha said, go and try the teachings by yourself and see if it works for you. It definetly helps me a lot and I can't see myself dealing with life struggles without the Buddhist...

I pulled up to go inquire about more information but immediately was greeted by a monk who stared me down like I didn’t belong didn’t speak or anything. Definitely not the energy I was expecting... I just left. I just wanted to learn more...