Seattle is home to a vibrant Vietnamese Buddhist community, with temples that have served as spiritual anchors and cultural gathering places for generations. From neighborhood chùa to historic pagodas, these spaces welcome visitors for meditation, prayer, and the celebration of Tết, Vesak, and other Buddhist holidays. Whether you are Vietnamese American reconnecting with your roots or a visitor curious about Vietnamese spirituality, you will find warm hospitality at every door.
Chua Viet Nam (Vietnamese Buddhist Temple of Seattle) top-pick
Daily 9am to 5pm (weekends extended)
The first Vietnamese Buddhist temple in Washington state, established in 1978. Services are in Vietnamese, held every Saturday at 11am with a community lunch to follow. Chua Viet Nam has been a spiritual anchor for Seattle's Vietnamese community for nearly 50 years, hosting Tết, Vesak, and other major Buddhist celebrations.
Chua Co Lam (Co Lam Pagoda) best-value
Sunday services 10am to 12pm
A Vietnamese Pure Land Buddhist temple in the Beacon Hill / Mid-Beacon Hill area, also home to the Vietnamese Buddhist Community of Washington. Led by the Most Reverend Thich Nguyen An, the temple offers chanting, meditation, a Buddhist youth program in English and Vietnamese, and fellowship gatherings.
Chua Duoc Su (Buddhist Cultural Center of the Northwest) hidden-gem
Weekend services and meditation
Chua Duoc Su, also known as the Buddhist Cultural Center of the Northwest, is a prominent Vietnamese temple in southeast Seattle. It serves as a spiritual hub for the local Vietnamese community, offering a variety of religious and cultural activities, meditation sessions, and traditional ceremonies throughout the year.
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Van Hanh Temple (Seattle)
Weekend services and meditation
Van Hanh Temple is the only Vietnamese Buddhist nunnery in the Seattle area and the state of Washington. It is run exclusively by women, but people of all gender, race, and religion can seek refuge at the temple. A peaceful destination for those seeking spiritual connection in the Brighton neighborhood.
Truc Lam Minh Chanh Monastery
Weekend services and meditation
A Vietnamese Buddhist monastery in Renton, just southeast of Seattle. The monastery offers a serene and peaceful environment for individuals seeking spiritual guidance and meditation practice. Group meditation and discussion sessions are held regularly, and visitors are welcome to join.