The Bay Area is home to a variety of Asian religions that have gained popularity in the last decade due to a rapid increase in the Asian population. This increase is mainly a result of tech-nological expansion in the Silicon Valley, which has attracted many Asians into the job market. High technology is of great importance in many Asian countries since they have focused their education in this area (also, some Asian religious beliefs of non-violence can limit one's options in the job market).
This website is designed to provide a general overview of the prominent Asian religions in the Bay Area. The religions are classified according to their area of origin, and there is a brief summary of the teachings/beliefs of each. Also, this site provides a listing of temples and culturual centers, along with event schedules and contact information. Hopefully, the information supplied by this website will help to augment public awareness of Asian religions throughout the Bay Area.