Iskcon of Silicon Valley

I am not a devotee. A friend of mine introduced me to ISKCON in LA. I live in the Bay area and was looking for a Hare Krishna temple nearby. I started joining this temple on the day of their celebrations of the opening of the new location.
Aside from the fact that the Mahamantra brings so much serenity and cleansing to my mind, my heart and my body, attending Kirtans that are lead by the president his grace vaisesika prabhu are even more calming.
Everyone seems to be nice and though not many are talkative to me (since they don’t know me too well), but everyone I have tried to strike a conversation with has been very nice helpful and welcoming. Always a smile on their faces.
On Sunday Kirtans there is the prasadam (a full vegan/​vegetarian) dinner for free. Everyone is welcome, no one ever asks who you are or what you contribute to the temple.
There is such amazing volunteer work and giving that happens every time I go. People are donating money, donating their physical help, donating their time and seem to do so happily and with humble appreciation for the community.
I am becoming very fond of this temple and whenever I can I try to attend the Sunday Kirtan (unfortunately it is quite the drive for me and don’t always manage to make it).

This place is so beautiful. It is amazing how the volunteers work together to run the place.

its a wonderful place… positivity, spirit of krishna and the warmth around is beautiful:) me and my husband attended 2 sessions of bagavadgita classes on wed evenings… we just loved the place. and definitely have a feel good sensation in ourselves! after the class, there is aarthi and bhajans and also wonderful prasadam (full dinner!) all the people are friendly and we definitely wish to continue and also serve from our side.