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Buddhist Temple Duc Vien

(The Birth of San Jose's Little Saigon District.)

Located closely next to Little Saigon SJ, the Buddhist temple Duc Vien as known as Virtue Fulfilled Buddhist Temple located in San Jose is one of few Buddhist centers in US run by nuns. Founder Venerable Dam Luu (1932-1999) was a long-time member of Sakyadhita and offered her temple for monastic training programs and conferences for Buddhist women. After she passed away on March 26, 1999, and her body was cremated, numerous relics (sarira) in various colors were discovered, signifying a high level of spiritual attainment.

Buddhist Temple Duc Vien

Plaque commemorates Pope John Paul II

(Carmel Mission)

This plaque commemorates the Pastoral Visit of the Holy Father to the Carmel Mission during his visit to the United States. At this alter of this chapel, His Holiness Pope John Paul II spent time in personal prayer before this image of Our Lady of Bethlehem.
"...and much to be envied are those who can give their lives for something greater than themselves in loving service to others. This, more than words of deeds alone, is what draws people to Christ..." From address of Pope John Paul II at Carmel Missioin September 17, 1987

Plaque commemorates Pope John Paul II

Interior of Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph

(Around San Jose Downtown)

The story of Saint Joseph Church began in 1777 when Mission Santa Clara was founded and the adjacent Pueblo de San Jose de Guadalupe became the first civil settlement in Alta California. A small adobe church was established in the village and dedicated to Saint Joseph in 1803, making it the first parish in the state of California. (Ref. stjosephcathedral.org)

Interior of Cathedral Basilica of Saint Joseph

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