International Buddhist Society
10 reviews 9160 Steveston Hwy, Richmond, BC +1 604-274-2822 buddhisttemple.ca suggest an edit
06 October 2023 6:14
ABSOLOUTLY BEAUTIFUL! I was in awe of the beautiful serenity and ornate surroundings. Helpful people everywhere here.
04 October 2023 17:30
The place is stunning, but it's a very commercialized temple with donation boxes all over.
17 September 2022 12:14
Been there a few times. Owner should update status. Many visitors went and found out temples are still closed. Only the garden/pond areas are open
10 September 2022 16:54
Peaceful and serene temple, it was a privilege to spend time in this spiritual place as a visitor.
04 September 2022 6:51
It's a beautiful place, but as of today July 23 2020 the place was closed. You should check if it is open before you go
18 August 2022 2:49
They were closed to the public that day, but certain attractions outside the main garden were still open
16 August 2022 15:33
I always feel so at peace when I come here. It's been too long and it's nice to see it partially open again. They are doing some renovations within the temple right now, so you can't enter the temples or courtyard.
31 July 2022 9:13
Huge disappointment.
1) Main garden was closed to the public due to "covid precautions". From a scientific standpoint, this makes no sense. Mandates are lifted and the main garden is located outdoors, where covid is less easily transmitted. What's interesting is that the praying area is open to the public, but it is located right next to the garden and is also outdoors. So covid precautions apply to one outside area but not the other? How does that make sense?
2) This is the first temple I've been to where they actually charge you for incense ($5 to be exact). Makes me question about their intentions. What happens if people who are tight on budget want to pray? Is your temple only cater to people with money and not poor people? Total lack of inclusivity and against what the Buddhist religion stand for.
1) Main garden was closed to the public due to "covid precautions". From a scientific standpoint, this makes no sense. Mandates are lifted and the main garden is located outdoors, where covid is less easily transmitted. What's interesting is that the praying area is open to the public, but it is located right next to the garden and is also outdoors. So covid precautions apply to one outside area but not the other? How does that make sense?
2) This is the first temple I've been to where they actually charge you for incense ($5 to be exact). Makes me question about their intentions. What happens if people who are tight on budget want to pray? Is your temple only cater to people with money and not poor people? Total lack of inclusivity and against what the Buddhist religion stand for.
22 July 2022 23:30
Really peaceful from what we could see from the parking lot. Visitors are not allowed past a few gardens and must pray from a distance. Minimum donation for incense is $5 too. Plus we required masks to purchase these incense even though we were outside and the mandates were lifted? I was here to experience and learn more about the religion but found out that most of the main temple is closed to the public.
28 June 2022 13:21
It's not a temple, can't go into the main complex, just the small praying area off to the side, but it's still nice and serene.