Churches & Places of Worship in Sugar Land, TX

“Quan Am is a cast concrete statue in Chùa Việt Nam, Vietnamese Buddhist Center in Sugar Land,Houston, Texas . The sculpture depicts the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara in female form standing on a lotus pedestal. She may also be commonly known by her Chinese name Guanyin. It was created by sculptor Mai Chi Kim, who wanted to work on a bigger project after the temple had commissioned several smaller statues from her. With the base included, the statue stands at 72 feet tall, making it one of the tallest statues in the United States, and looks over a large pond beside an ornate red bridge. It held the claim to being the largest Buddhist statue in the Western Hemisphere, until 2021 when Brazil completed construction of the second tallest Buddha statue in the world. It is the sixth tallest statue in the United States as of 2021.
Quan Am is one of the most highly revered bodhisattvas in Vietnam and is called by many epithets, including 'Mother of Buddhas' and 'Goddess of Compassion'.”

“We visit the temple first time last year 2022 on Song Kran Festival. My mom and my baby like the temple. Finally we moved from NYC to Katy and will definitely visit the temple again.”

“Pastor John is not only a gifted teacher but a true servant at heart. His love for people and his deep concern for their spiritual well-being shine through in everything he does. I’ve personally seen him pour his time, energy, and unwavering dedication—often going above and beyond—to care for the building so that everyone can experience Sunday services in a warm and welcoming space. His commitment is a beautiful reflection of his heart for God and for the community. We are truly blessed to have him, and I am deeply grateful for his tireless efforts and inspiring example.”