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The Temple was originally built as a private residence. When KPC purchased it in 1985, an application was made for a Use and Occupancy permit, but there was a lapse with follow-up on some requirements. At a recent meeting with the County it was determined that the building does not comply with current standards, and the County has disallowed KPC from hosting public assemblies. This despite the fact that KPC is committed to complying with all regulations, and has already been working with an architect to determine the most cost efficient ways to upgrade the building.

In the nearly three decades that the Temple has been in operation there has never had an instance of personal injury claim by either the residents or visitors. We have hosted countless large public gatherings for visiting Tibetan Lamas, and each year welcome busloads of Vietnamese Buddhists on pilgrimage. The Temple offers a unique place of refuge and comfort for uncountable numbers of people, whatever their faith or beliefs. The vision of that young woman looking for a tranquil place of prayer remains as vibrant today as it did those decades ago.

We are requesting the County to give us an exception, so that we can remain open for public assembly while we move towards completion of the upgrades that will place the Temple in compliance. We are actively fundraising to reach the financial goal that will see the project to completion and continuation of our various classes and events inside the temple is critical to that effort.