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The Full Story
About
Monastic life is about living ethically—refraining from harm and helping others. It involves living simply, as the Buddha did, and practicing in community to strengthen compassion and wisdom. This includes promoting loving-kindness, compassion, and peace by expounding teachings of the Buddha (the Dharma). It also involves fostering virtue, supporting the practice of meditation as a means to attain wisdom, and reaching out to the community in service.
Mission
- Preserving Cambodian Heritage
The temple stands as a vibrant representation of Cambodian culture and civilization, playing a crucial role in safeguarding the nation's history and traditions for future generations.
Educating on Buddhist Principles
The temple serves as a venue for practicing the teachings of the Buddha, including meditation and wisdom, while also providing insights into Theravada Buddhism.
Celebrating Buddhist Festivals and Cultural Events
Healing from Trauma
Vision
The temple, built by Cambodian genocide survivors, serves as a healing space. Monks provide spiritual guidance for personal issues. A formal meditation center is being established. Monastic life ethical living, simplicity, community practice, and promoting compassion, wisdom, and peace through Buddha's teachings.
