Buddhist monastery set on 225 serene acres featuring a lake, pavilions & statues, open for tours.
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Quick facts
- What is the rating of Chuang Yen Monastery?
- Chuang Yen Monastery is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,013 reviews.
- Where is Chuang Yen Monastery located?
- 2020 NY-301, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512
- How can I contact Chuang Yen Monastery?
- Phone: (845) 225-1819 · Website: baus.org
As a Buddhist for many years, I felt truly overjoyed to immerse myself in the atmosphere of peaceful tranquility at the monastery. It was a delight to learn the offerings in September, and I was touched by the kindness friendliness of everyone I encountered. My girl Blu especially loved strolling through the park, soaking in the serene surroundings. The temple itself provided a wonderful and enriching experience that I will cherish. Thank you for such a welcoming space---
What A Peaceful Place. I Make It MyMission To Visit Yearly. Life Can Give Me Many Challenges…. Here Am Set Free 🧘🏽♀️💜🪷
Free. Visit. Quiet relaxing atmosphere. Nice fish pond . Goggle before you go. Sunday free vegan lunch. Free relaxation.
Beautiful monastery and statues. If you come Saturday and Sunday there is $7 vegetarian lunch served from 11:30-1pm. Lovely place that bridges nature and spirituality.
Just about 1 hour drive away from Manhattan this place offers a very different vibe. An easy walk around the compound takes you through an avenue of traditional statues, the main temple with the famous larger than life Buddha, and a small picturesque pond. There are restrooms, a small gift shop and you can also share the devotees vegetarian lunch or witness some of their ceremonies. Please review the website to see additional important visit details, learning opportunities and visitor rules.
How fortunate. Came here on a weekday and find that this week marks the 60th anniversary of The Buddhist Association of the United States. A lot of people from all over and staying overnight at the monastery to celebrate. If you want, you can be part of the celebration. Even if you're not inclined to participate, you can still walk around the grounds to relax and take in the scenery. It's so peaceful here.
Very serene and beautiful monastery. I would recommend to anyone involved in Buddist teachings or interested in the lifestyle! Lunch was yummy, morning meditation was grounding, the Sutta talk was informative, the people were kind, the views were majestic, and I will be back!
A place filled with peace calm and beauty. Very recommendable place to relax enjoy and be present. The entrance of the temple from the road is marked by a White Buddha. The driveway leads you to the parking lot and to the main entrance of the complex which is made by 4 buildings. The entrance is marked by 2 stone lions and on each side of the entrance there are different representations of Buddha with different attributes. You will be walking on a beautiful dirt path where 2 stone elephants will greet you. There is a huge bell on the right side and a huge drum both of them covered by a red structure and only the monks have access to. The main Buddha inside is amazing. You must leave your shoes and go inside the hall either barefooted or wearing the sandals they provide outside the temple for you to use. There is no cost but please be mindful to leave a donation.
There are 2 temples the main Buddha and the Kuan Yin . This last one, has no access for visitors. There is a gift shop that gets really busy, a cafeteteria which serves food from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm . The food is made by the monks and I think it is a good way to help them maintain the temple. There are seats outside the cafeteria and the bathrooms are found underneath the main temple and the only access to them is from outside. There are wooden paths connecting the buildings which are really beautiful and helpful for people with walking disabilities in case they cannot go upstairs.
Before you leave, don't forget to see the lake where you will find a beautiful image of KuanYin . The whole area is a place of peace !
There are 2 temples the main Buddha and the Kuan Yin . This last one, has no access for visitors. There is a gift shop that gets really busy, a cafeteteria which serves food from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm . The food is made by the monks and I think it is a good way to help them maintain the temple. There are seats outside the cafeteria and the bathrooms are found underneath the main temple and the only access to them is from outside. There are wooden paths connecting the buildings which are really beautiful and helpful for people with walking disabilities in case they cannot go upstairs.
Before you leave, don't forget to see the lake where you will find a beautiful image of KuanYin . The whole area is a place of peace !
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