Tian-Jin Temple — Local services in Burnaby

Low-key Taoist temple tucked away in Burnaby. Most of the community is Taiwanese Mandarin-speaking, but the volunteers and staff also speak English and are super kind and welcoming. Calming vibes soon as you walk in with no pressure to pray (they offer incense sticks), donate, or do anything specific, you can just do/participate as much or as little as you want here.

They also offer: -Classes -Informational brochures (e.g., community programs, senior assistance) -Annual free “TJ Fest” that shuts down the block with food, performances, music, and family-friendly activities. -Free community fridge -Religious services

Free parking lot attached to the temple, and lots of free...

The TJ Fest was TERRIBLY organized. It took over 1 hour and 10 minutes for what is supposed to be fast food. System of retrieving food orders made no sense as numbered tickets were not called in order. If you ordered different items on the menu, you would have to wait in two seperate queues depending on the category but this wasn't explained to us when ordering the food. Staff at the food booth ignored me when I presented my ticket after they had called my number. I would not recommend this festival to my...

Tian-Jin Temple, located on 3426 Smith Ave, Burnaby, has loud drumming at all kind of hours disturbing the peace of the elderly residents in the area. Today is June 22, 2020 at 7:45 P.M. and I have had to close all my windows due to the loud noise drumming.

UPDATE: April 27, 2025

The loud drumming continues five years after my initial review above....the residents are at the mercy of this temple and the city of Burnaby is not addressing the concerns of the majority senior residents in...