Talmage (variant, Talmadge)[2] is a census-designated place (CDP) in Mendocino County, California, United States.

It lies in the southeastern part of the Ukiah Valley and is home to the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, one of the largest Chan Buddhist temples in the United States.

[2] According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 1.6 square miles (4.1 km2), 99.87% of it land and 0.13% of it water.

[5] The City of Ten Thousand Buddhas, a Buddhist community and monastery, is located in the former Mendocino State Hospital.

[8] Federally, Talmage is in California's 2nd congressional district, represented by Democrat Jared Huffman.