Land of Buddha

Best store
Mar 26th, 2023

I bought a wonderful lamp there.
Jan 3rd, 2023

I was  excited today to see the store while I was out shopping with my partner and in-laws. I am an African American male. My in-laws are not. I was the only black person in the establishment at the time. The shop owner seemed really friendly based on his interactions with other customers. I overheard him helping a Caucasian lady who was looking at necklace she wanted and telling her to just keep it on, since she said she wanted. At the time I was browsing the books near the cash register. I found a book I wanted to purchase and browsed the rest of the store. I decided I wanted to purchase two necklaces in addition to the book, so I went  to check out. I waited my turn in line and finally told him I wanted the book as as well as a couple of items from one of the cases. The entire time he is checking out the customer in front of me, he keeps looking up at me. He asked me for the book and said he would hold it for me. Than said he needed a minute. He started writing on the backs of pieces of signed credit card receipts.. It felt weird, but I just waited. A woman comes up and said she wanted to look at some items in one of cases. He ask her to wait a minute and then helps another customer who walked up. I thought okay, he seems to be alone and the place is busy. I was fighting the feeling that he didn't want to serve or that he didn't trust me. He finishes helping the customer and then goes to the lady and said you wanted something from the case. She says yes, but looks at me. He turns around and looks at me. Are the two of you together, as if I suddenly had worth. I say no answer and he tells me, well I am going to help her first. You know ladies first. He didn't help the lady before the man who walked after us. He helped the man before helping me, even though I waited in line like customer before me. I said no problem and walked out the store to meet my family who were waiting for me as I was the only who wanted to make a purchase. At which point, I had to suffer the additional humiliation of explaining why I didn't have the items I wanted to purchase. I would prefer if you just put up a sign saying "no black people allowed" or just tell me I am not welcome when I walked in the door. The psychological torture of trying to make sense of the situation, telling myself that I am paranoid, and being publicly humiliated after wasting my time is worst.
Dec 31st, 2022

I always find what I am looking for at Land of Buddha. The owners are kind and accommodating and patient. They have beautiful, authentic antiques, and newer pieces that are less expensive. One of my favorite pieces is a black onyx  carved Buddha necklace in an incredible silver casing and beautiful chain. I also got some great rings, beautiful wood wall plaque of Saraswari and singing bowls. I will be back!
Sep 29th, 2022

A marvelous collection of curios from the Orient. There are books, jewelry, paraffin and statues of the Buddha. The staff is very nice, and there is a wholesome sense to this store.
Sep 11th, 2022