Pho Da Buddhist Temple — Local services in Santa Ana

My grandparents used to go here often. When they died, my mom, aunts and uncle wanted to leave my grandfather'a picture here for the monks to pray from them. The monk kept asking more money each time they praying and cu'ng. After week 7th, 1 of the highest (hoa thuong) asked if we leave the picture in the temple permanently then we have to give him money, my aunt and uncle were walked away. A week after, my mom heard about it and came there to get my grandfather's picture back and put it in another temple. The same monk said that he already threw the picture in the trash can. Wth??? No respect for people that passed away??? Money is the only thing they care about. I never set foot in there after what...

Pho Da Temple is a serene and comfortable place for Buddhists to come and worship Buddha. The monks were very cheerful, friendly, and enthusiastic in helping Buddhists visit the temple. A new Abbot has returned and is renovating the temple. All Buddhist practices such as seeking blessings, seeking peace, offering food, etc. Neither has to pay the same fees as other temples. It depends on the kindness of the Buddhist. I find this more reasonable than in temples where prices are required for Buddhist affairs. Pho Da Temple has a scout program for children, and every Sunday, the children are taught very well.

Chua phổ Đà là một nơi rất thanh tịnh và thoải mái để phật tử đến đây bái Phật. Các thầy rất vui vẻ, thân thiện, nhiệt tình giúp phật tử đến viếng chùa. Hiện tại có thầy trụ trì mới về, trùng tu lại chùa. Tất cả những phật sự như cầu siêu, cầu an, cúng thất, thức ăn v.v... đều không phải đóng lệ phí như những chùa khác. Tùy lòng hảo tâm cúng dường của Phật tử. Tôi thấy như vậy hợp lý hơn là ở các chùa phải có giá cả cho phật sự. Chùa phổ Đà có chương trình hướng đạo cho trẻ em, mỗi chủ Nhật hàng tuần các em được dạy dỗ rất...

My first time attended Le Phat Dan at chua Pho Da. After the ceremony held by a group of respected monks, the temple treats everyone free lunch that includes delicious bun rieu, yummy che (mung bean, tapioca, taro root) and refreshing iced tea. Everyone is well cooperated to carry out the event...