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Parks & Gardens
Parks & GardensChuang Yen Monastery
Carmel Hamlet
The largest indoor Buddha in the Western Hemisphere sits here, surrounded by 10,000 smaller golden figures. The monastery's wooded grounds offer a quiet escape for reflection, with gardens and trails that reward a slow wander.
Peaceful meditation retreat
Largest Western Buddha statue
Scenic woodland grounds
Free to visit
Tips
🚶"the giant Buddha is amazing and worth the trip, but don't skip out on walking the grounds"
Chuang Yen Monastery
Carmel HamletOpens Thursday at 10:00 AM
Parks & GardensParks & GardensThe largest indoor Buddha in the Western Hemisphere sits here, surrounded by 10,000 smaller golden figures. The monastery's wooded grounds offer a quiet escape for reflection, with gardens and trails that reward a slow wander.
Peaceful meditation retreat
Largest Western Buddha statue
Scenic woodland grounds
Free to visit
Tips
🚶"the giant Buddha is amazing and worth the trip, but don't skip out on walking the grounds"