Oakland Buddha Shrine, Buddhist shrine in Eastlake, Oakland, US.
The stone Buddha statue stands in a traffic median, surrounded by a wooden structure with offerings of fruits, flowers, and incense.
Dan Stevenson installed the Buddha statue in 2009 to address local issues of illegal dumping and criminal activities in the neighborhood.
Vietnamese residents transformed the statue into Phap Duyen Tu shrine, where Buddhist women gather each morning for prayers and traditional ceremonies.
The shrine receives daily maintenance from local community members who clean the area and remove previous offerings to maintain its presentation.
Police records indicate an 82 percent reduction in criminal activities near the shrine following its establishment as a place of worship.
Inception: 2012
GPS coordinates: 37.79470,-122.24420
Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:26
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