Monday, August 27, 2012

Photos From Quan Am Buddhist Temple

We opted for a feast of glass noodles with shiitake, vegetables fried rice, a rich curry soup, sweet and sour tofu salad, and vegetable spring rolls.
The energy of the market where members of the temple sold food to raise money for the upkeep of the beautiful grounds contrasted with the quiet solitude of the meditation gardens.

The Venerable Thich Nguyen Tanh (top right) presides over an outdoor service which was presented in Vietnamese and translated into English.