Mahayana Buddhist Temple

Buddha is the largest in the NYC at 16 feet tall. The Goddess of Mercy, Kwan Yin, resides at the temple entrance listening to those that pray. Religious ceremonies and prayers are held every Sunday 10AM – 12PM.

For a $1.00 donation you can select a fortune scroll and temple volunteers can interpret your fortune. The temple’s shop offers a variety of religious items like blessed power beads made from crystal and jade.

Special Programs/Features:

Guided Tour

• Introduction to Buddhism
• Picture viewing and discussion: Life of Founder of Buddhism, Shakyamui Buddha, from his birth to the stage of enlightenment
• “Ask Fortune” – pick a fortune stick and it will be interpreted
• Printed materials available

Fee

• Adults: $2 donation suggested
• Children: Under 5 years old, no fee

All ages welcome

Groups can be accommodated on the following days and times:

Features & Services

It takes an average of 1/2 hour for a group of 20 to visit our facility. Group visits on Sunday must begin after 12PM.

Capacity:

Minimum persons for group event: 20

Maximum persons for group event: 100

Reservations must be made three days in advance. There are no tours during special events like Buddha’s birthday and other reserved services and ceremonies. The Temple has audio equipment (speakers and a microphone) for information sessions with groups.