Pao Fa Temple, Buddhist temple in Irvine, United States
The temple spans over 41,000 square feet on a 3.2-acre property, featuring a main building that accommodates up to 800 people for religious activities.
Construction of the temple began in May 1998 under the guidance of Venerable Master Jen-Yi and reached completion in June 2002 at a cost of 5 million dollars.
The temple offers English Buddhism classes twice monthly and hosts celebrations of Buddha's Birthday, along with ceremonies involving chanting and meditation practices.
Visitors can access the temple daily between 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, with designated areas for burning incense outside before entering the main temple space.
Materials for the temple construction came from multiple sources, combining imported elements with local steel frames, appliances, and fire prevention equipment.
Location: California
GPS coordinates: 33.69200,-117.83000
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:49
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