Chuang Yen Monastery

Carmel Hamlet, New York

4.8★★★★★★★★★★1.2K reviews

Buddhist monastery set on 225 serene acres featuring a lake, pavilions & statues, open for tours.

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Why it's in the ranking

We blend the rating (4.8) with the volume of 1,155 reviews to compute a confidence score of 4.64 (out of 5).

💎 Superbly rated but still under the radar — the kind of place locals know before the guides do.

● Closed now

Address: 2020 NY-301, Carmel Hamlet, NY 10512, USA

Reviews from Google

★★★★★★★★★★Ryan Mazierski· 4 months ago
Chuang Yen Monastery is a beautiful, peaceful, and serene Buddhist Monastery located in Putnam County, NY. The monastery houses the largest Buddha Vairocana statue in the Western hemisphere. The statue is 37 feet in height and is surrou…
★★★★★★★★★★Elena Gonzalez· a month ago
Beautiful temple, I felt a lot of peace. Many places to relax / reflect & they offer free books.
★★★★★★★★★★RealLife Picks· 2 months ago
The scenery here is very beautiful, it feels peaceful and far away from the noise of the city. Although the transportation is not the most convenient (you may need to take uber after arriving by train), it is definitely worth the trip. W…