Pao Fa Temple () is one of the largest

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monasteries and Buddhist temples in the United States. It is located in

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. It mainly attracts

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Buddhists, including many who are students at the

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-born Venerable Jen-Yi (真一法師) is the founder and abbot of Pao Fa Temple. In 1990 he accepted the advice from the Venerable Master

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of the

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to build the temple in Irvine. At a cost of $5 million, the temple was built on a former site of a

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building and it was opened in late 2002. Pao Fa Temple is the host of many Buddhist activities, including celebration of the Buddha's Birthday, various offerings, and many other ceremonies including chanting and meditation. It also hosts a summer camp.

External links

American Lotus Buddhist Association: Pao Fa Buddhist Temple
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