LDS temples are beautiful buildings, in large part because of the carefully-crafted grounds that surround each temple. All, whether of the LDS faith or not, are invited to visit the temple grounds of any of the 142 operating temples world-wide. They provide a peaceful, serene setting that will refreshingly take you out of the flow of our hectic world. Recently I spent an hour or so at the Oakland California Temple. It was time well-spent.