Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu, a Theravada Buddhist temple, was founded in 1992 under the religious law of the state of Illinois by the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and other cities in Illinois and nearby states under the leadership of Venerable Ratana Thongkrajai. The temple is located at 4735 N. Magnolia Ave. Chicago, IL 60640.
Objectives of the temple are as follows :
To propagate and promote the teachings of the Buddha.
To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Buddhists and other groups of people.
To assist and promote educational and cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and surrounding areas
To organize religious ceremonies and activities.
Objectives of the temple are as follows :
To propagate and promote the teachings of the Buddha.
To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Buddhists and other groups of people.
To assist and promote educational and cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and surrounding areas
To organize religious ceremonies and activities.
The Monthly Meditation Retreat Program
Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu provides Buddhist studies and meditation retreat to those who are interested in Buddhism and meditation training. The Monthly Meditation Retreat Program is held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the first week of every month. All instructions and talks are both in English and Thai.
The Thai Language, Asian Culture and Buddhism for Children and Teenagers Programs
Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu provides classes in the Thai language, Asian culture and Buddhism for children and teenagers on every Saturday.
For more information please contact the temple.
The Current Activities
Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu has arranged many kinds of activities and services to the public. There are two daily sessions of chanting and meditation at 5 A.M. in the morning and at 5 P.M. in the evening. Those who are interested in them are cordially welcome. On every Saturday and Sunday Dhamma talks and discussions are arranged for those interested in learning more about Buddhism and its philosophy. The provision of aids and facilities for people in performing religious rites and holding merit making is available. Other activities include Dhamma book service and the distribution of free Dhamma tapes. A monthly journal or booklet, called “Dharma Thassana”, is also published and distributed free of charge.
Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu is open to the public daily from 8.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. All are welcome to visit. If you need more information about the temple, its activities and services, please write or call : (773) 784-0257, 907-0554.
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