McKinney's Serene Sanctuary｜Thuong Hanh Buddhist Monastery

Just a ten-minute drive from home lies a Vietnamese Buddhist monastery where restless minds find instant calm. More than a place for prayers, it carries the gentle aroma of homemade Vietnamese vegetarian treats. 🌿 Highlights of the Temple Experience ▫️ Peaceful Prayers & Meditation The main hall enshrines statues of Buddha and Guanyin; visitors may join morning/evening chanting or sit in silent meditation Dharma assemblies are held on the 1st and 15th of the lunar month; you may write prayer cards to hang on the bodhi tree ▫️ A Taste of Zen Daily offerings at the vegetarian hall: Vietnamese fresh spring rolls, sticky rice with coconut shreds, pandan leaf tea Weekend specials: deep-fried taro cakes, mung bean pastries, house-made soy milk (donation-based) Vacuum-packed snacks available for takeaway, supporting the temple’s upkeep 📌 Visitor Guide ⏰ Opening Hours: Daily 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM (vegetarian hall serves until 3:00 PM) 🚗 Address: 2301 Woodlawn Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 🙏 Etiquette: Remove shoes before entering halls; dress modestly; ask permission before taking photos #McKinney#Temple#McKinneylife#McKinneyweekend#McKinneytravel#McKinneyguide#travelguide