Norras Temple, San Francisco
This is the oldest Buddhist temple in the city and was named after the Norras Buddhist Temple in Tibet.
This is the oldest Buddhist temple in the city and was named after the Norras Buddhist Temple in Tibet. It has an impressive gilded-wood altar that was imported from China.
Hours
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10:00
16:00
Mon
10:00
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Tue
10:00
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Wed
10:00
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Thu
10:00
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Fri
10:00
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About Norras Temple
109 Waverly Pl, San Francisco, CA 94108, USA
+1 415-362-1993
Norras Temple and Nearby Sights on Map
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