Ma Tsu Temple of USA — Local services in San Francisco

Went here on a Saturday around 11 AM, hoping to find dharma talks and maybe a group meditation. There was pleasant music that could be heard from the outside and I think incense burning as well. A few gentleman that seemed to be familiar with the establishment were standing near the locked iron bar door. Another gentleman opened the door in a very welcoming way and let them in without saying a word to me. I didn't even get a glance. I couldn't have felt more out of place, awkward and unwelcomed.

There are no signs in English and no website. The way this place treats newcomers is not at all what Buddhism is about. If you have a bad experience here, don't let it ruin your view...

We drove all the way from Monterey (125 miles away) here. I thought Temple should be open for public especially for pilgrim. I was so happy to see there is a temple from Taiwan in SF and I can go praying. But when I got there, the gate closed with no reasons. I saw a doorbell on the door and pressed it, and there is an old lady came out. I was so polite to ask her if it is available to visit, and she said "NO" in a very rude way. I would never visit the temple again and I hope no one would misunderstand about Taiwanese temple. In Taiwan, temples are very welcoming people to visit and people are kind in TW, not like the...

Old lady who open gate for devotees seems rude. Didnt ask whether you are local or not? Just let asian person in and says "no tourist" to other locals.

Taoist ethics is generally emphasis on virtues such as effortless action, naturalness or spontaneity, simplicity, and the three treasures of compassion, frugality, and humility.

Pls post a sign on front door if temple is restricted for entrance to certain...