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THREE WHEELS Shin Buddhist Temple

Buddhist temple Charity

👍👍 This is very traditional Japanese Temple founded in 1994 as a branch. There are two kind priests and their teaching is excellent. Also this temple has very beautiful Stone Garden, it is very worthwhile to visit! This temple has many variety of religious activities such as meetings, talks, lectures... People often mention garden, Japanese, Buddhism, visit, Garden,


Address

55 Carbery Ave, London W3 9AB, United Kingdom

Website

threewheels.org.uk

Contact

+44 20 8248 2542

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (22 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Tany S. 7 years ago on Google
    This is very traditional Japanese Temple founded in 1994 as a branch. There are two kind priests and their teaching is excellent. Also this temple has very beautiful Stone Garden, it is very worthwhile to visit! This temple has many variety of religious activities such as meetings, talks, lectures and so on. I am learning Japanese Buddhism and Japanese culture as well.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ken B. 5 years ago on Google
    It was amazing experience for me to be able to visit Zen garden again yesterday, the day of Garden Open for Charity. Compare to my first private visit which was really quiet and peaceful, this time temple has different atmosphere in positive sense because of the fund raising for National Garden Scheme. The entrance fee for the fund of National Garden Scheme, 3 pounds, is worthwhile to donate to charities to help people! To be able to listen to a talk given by the designer of the garden was good to know and it was given free of charge. (Unfortunately, the person who put a feedback below misunderstood the entrance fee as the charge for this talk.) Japanese tea ceremony was also enjoyable and really cheap. (I have never experienced any tea ceremonies for such price.) All female people in the tea ceremony welcomed me wearing Japanese traditional Kimono!! It means, I believe, they welcomed all visitors in the politest way in Japanese tradition. If you are interested in Zen garden or Japanese culture, I recommend you to visit next garden open weekend. If you are seeking for Buddhism or peaceful atmosphere, it may be better to visit TW for meditation class or at other religious activities.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jessica S. 5 years ago on Google
    If you want to learn about Japanese Buddhism then this is the place to go. One has to make an appointment. They give talks and classes on Buddhism and culture. And are very welcoming. The garden is very tranquil and open to the public on the National Open Garden Day. Nearest station is Acton Town on the District and Piccadilly lines. In close proximity to Gunnersbury Park.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy W. 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and welcoming people. Their Zen Garden is beautiful and very peaceful! (First visit 2017) ********************** My school (class) made a return to Three Wheels today. We were again made most welcome. Rev. Kenshin Hiroshi Ishii made time for the special needs students questions. Thank you Kenshin it was a very enlightening experience. A must if you are in West London and looking to teach students about Shin Buddhism. (Second visit 12/11/2019)
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Z I. 6 years ago on Google
    Unbelievable a tear of Japan in midle of London. Unbelievable, must see it.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jon B. 7 years ago on Google
    If you're curious about Shin Buddhism, or even Buddhism and Japanese culture in general, you will find a very welcoming sangha here and Rev. Sato is always happy to meet and talk. There is a beautiful zen garden and the shrine room is small and intimate. I have, for many years now considered this place a home away from home!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Dini P. 5 years ago on Google
    Interesting but a bit disappointing. The temple is in a terraced house, the zen garden in the back garden. It's lovely but there was about 40 people crammed into the small back garden. The talk, which cost £3, was rather long and technical, and there wasn't any opportunity to experience the point of the garden (peaceful contemplation?). The tea ceremony (another £3) was quite nice but little explanation, and felt a bit rushed as there was only room for 10 and others queueing to go in. In all, felt a bit like a money making exercise
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hendryk F. 5 years ago on Google
    I went to the temple to learn something about Buddhism. I must say: I’ve never felt so welcome in my entire life. The priests and their family were so incredibly nice. They answered all my questions wich such knowledge and I was invited to join a service. This evening really changed my way of thinking. If you want to broaden your mind regarding Buddhism and general awareness of interhuman relations a must visit!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Robin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Peaceful genuine design of rocks, stones, moss to aid contemplation, meditation

  • 5/5 Mana B. 6 months ago on Google
    I recommend visiting them :)


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