Thượng Hạnh Buddhist Monastery

This is a well-maintained monastery worth visiting if you’re looking to meditate or take a break from the hustle and bustle. I met Thai, a friendly and welcoming volunteer, who invited me to several free programs such as the Friday night meditation group in English and the Sunday service, which includes vegetarian food. He also shared their future expansion plans, including a larger temple, and gave me a tour of the main hall and gift shop. Visitors are welcome to explore the grounds or use the zen room for quiet meditation. The only caution is the condition of the public street, Woodlawn Rd, leading to the monastery, which is quite rough, so drive slowly, especially if you have a low-profile car.

An amazing retreat minutes from the hustle and bustling city. Free to visit, which is a huge bonus! Walking the gardens and forest was a real treat! I left feeling calm, centered, and at peace full of love and gratitude!

Peaceful and calm place to be. If you plan to visit this place , please be mindful and make sure to maintain a sense of peace & silence. It a beautiful monastery set in calm surroundings. Please be mindful to maintain that peace. At the time we visited the monastery , we were the only visitors. And so , it was a very serene experience for us. We paid our respects inside and took time out to sit in peace at the garden beside the monastery. You can meditate there if you like. The sound of birds and streaming water creates a sense of tranquility that makes you forget your surroundings and just compels you to submit to the calmness. The person attending to us informed us of meditation classes on Friday mornings. We also purchased few items from the gift shop. All in all , a very calming experience ✨️

If you come here, come prepared to feel peacefulness & warmth! I visited the temple Monday morning, and the gentleman on site was a true gem! He made me feel extremely welcomed and safe! Thank you for creating a place of tranquility & serenity. They also have meditation classes which I am excited to attend soon! I would highly suggest Thuong Hang to family and friends in search for a spiritual enlightenment!

Very peaceful. Temple folks (Vietnamese I think) were very warm and welcoming. We were asked if first time visit and then given directions around the temple. Enough seating arrangements in the shed so no concerns while moving around at 1 PM. Lunch was offered complimentary. It takes little adjusting to the taste but the soup was plenty for a person and with a variety of vegetables. Adequate parking space very close to the building. Over all we spend about an hour at the place and would probably visit again.

We visited for the first time, and were blown away by the serenity and beauty of this temple. Such an unique experience - to be able to meditate with the sound of the water stream/fountains, the birds, and the beautiful chants. We were greeted and everything explained so kindly and patiently. We look forward to joining the Friday evening meditation sessions! Thank you for being so welcoming and for creating such a lovely space to connect with ourselves and nature.

Visited this beautiful temple today and I was mind blown by the serenity, calmness and peace this place brings. Thanks a lot to the people who are maintaining this.

This Monestary is absolutely wonderful, and the people that dedicate their time here are even better! I highly recommend checking it out!

A monthly sanctuary retreat for us here in McKinney. What a gift we have here in our very own backyard of North Texas. Lovely. Peaceful. Serene. An environment in which to connect to self, nature, presence, being and all that is and may be, or not be. Blessings to all. May you be well.

This is an awesome place to come visit, it's so peaceful and relaxing! Every Friday night at 7pm there is an English speaking meditation group that welcomes everyone from all nationalities and religious backgrounds to come practice meditation & mindfulness. On Sundays at 10:30am there is service followed by a free authentic Vietnamese lunch, plus food for sale to take home! Also there is an amazing gift shop with a variety of take home pieces that are great gifts for holidays, birthdays and home decor! Well worth the experience, Come check it out!

The temple is very beautiful with big Buddha statue and the Zen garden. Very peaceful, highly recommended!