Vien Quang Buddhist Monastery

Very wonderful place! Review etiquette before going to be considerate 😌 very thankful we were able to meet someone there

Very beautiful and peaceful the last time I visited, want to go again soon, but hours are weird:(

This monastery is so beautiful and an awesome place to look, learn, see, and reflect

Peaceful place to meditate. Great place to stop thinking about stressful things. The views here make me feel so peaceful and relaxed.

Very beautiful and peaceful with a welcoming group of folks!

As of December 6th, 2020 the temple remains closed. It’s a shame because it seems like a very beautiful site even just by the outside of the gates. If it’s anything like the temple I used to go to in WA, I’m sure they’re closed specifically because of COVID-19. However, I was able to meditate outside of the gate and enjoyed it for what it was. Anyone who visits should do the same until they return back to their regular hours. They are not open on Sundays, despite what the hours say. They are closed all through the week. Be patient and I’m sure they’ll be open. Until then, enjoy it for what it is. The entrance is a nice red gate where you can see multiple Buddha statues in the distance straight ahead. A good view regardless of the situation and barely any traffic noise.

Haven’t been in years but wondering if it is actually open to the public again/what the hours are. Would love to go again.

For the people who complain about it being closed. I'm pretty sure the monks don't set up the Google page and the hours are updated by those who went.

Second, those who have visited have said multiple times to call ahead to see if they're open.

Quit blaming the monastery for you not being smart enough to do some research.

They are giving us this beauty and relaxation for free.

You jackass.

What a beautiful, peaceful place. The dragon stairs are incredible and the marble statues are stunning. A hidden gem in South Carolina. Sad that the monks don't have the man power or resources to continue unpacking and placing the remaining statues.

Hey all, Vien Quang Buddhist Monastery of Clover, SC will remain close until everything is back to normal. 😃
Also, the main purpose of the Monastery is for Monks and Nuns to get their Buddhist educations. They was only open to the public to share their culture.
Due to lack of man power, (literally, only 1 civilian come and help keep up with the 22 acres of land) the entire place wont be up to par.
When everything is back to normal, they accept donations: money and / or man power to help out. Such as watering the thousands of plants and flowers, blowing leaves from sidewalk, planting more flowers and trees, mulching, cleaning the statues, etc.
You can simply ask to volunteer.

Peaceful and inviting. Go. Visit. Observe. Learn. I was curious so visited a Saturday morning. I was welcomed after exploring the grounds and returned the following day.

Vien Quang Monastery (Tu Viện Viên Quang) is a Vietnamese Mahayana Buddhist monastery with a large temple, nestled on 22 acres in the woods of Clover, South Carolina, USA.

Very beautiful temple, serene path that leads around the Temple grounds. You can really feel a peacefully calming energy. Most peaceful place!

This is a unique, beatiful, calming place. Make sure you wear tennis shoes and bring water as there is a lot of walking.

I come to the monastery often, 29 acres of land with walking trails. If you guy come from afar please give them a ahead of time to check for opening or closing time.

I am a buddhist myself and I feel the way about this place, I love just praying here I really wish one day I could move into the house for rent across the street....

This place is a priceless jewel, it is in a secluded place because only those who are looking for inner peace will find it and those who vandalized it in the past, that alone tells me they destroyed what they were looking for, inner peace!.

Very nice people. The best way to find yourself is by losing yourself in the service of others.

Incredible space, very welcoming

Very interesting religious place. Everybody should visit this Buddhist monastery.

Peaceful and beautiful. Great way to spend the day.