This is a Rinzai Zen Buddhist Temple, which was founded by Kyozan Joshu Roshi. Kyozan Joshu Roshi was born in 1907, and came to the United States in 1962. Currently, as of this writing, he is still actively teaching in the United States and has visited this Zen Center located in Tempe on several different occasions. The monks and nuns here are very friendly, knowledgeable, and approachable. Go to the web site or call the phone number for more information. If you've ever been interested in Zen Buddhism, check out this temple, it is definitely worth your time and effort. This is the real deal.