"Step into serenity and discover inner calm"
Welcome to our temple, where ancient Lao Buddhist wisdom guides your journey to inner peace. Discover tranquility through timeless tradition and cultivate lasting serenity in our peaceful temple home.
Upcoming on September 21, 2025
Saap Lai Sundays
Join us for the final Saap Lai Sunday of the season! This Sunday, September 21, from 12-2 PM, experience authentic Lao-Thai cuisine at Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham (135 Martin Rd., West Henrietta).
Our popular food festival features a variety of traditional dishes prepared by our community volunteers.
Pre-order now to guarantee your favorites before we sell out! All proceeds support temple programs and community initiatives. We guarantee it will be saap lai (very delicious)!
Click Here to learn more about what we have planned for the future and fundraiser opportunities!
Upcoming Festivals
Boon Haw Khao Salaak Ceremony (Ancestry Blessing and Offering)
September 7, 2025
Thank you all for making our Boon Haw Khao Salaak ceremony an extraordinary success! Your generous hearts and devoted participation created a truly magical atmosphere filled with merit and joy. The monks were deeply moved by your offerings, and the temple grounds came alive with community spirit! The merit generated from this auspicious occasion will surely bring abundant blessings to everyone involved. Your continued support makes our spiritual journey together possible. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events as we continue building our temple community together. Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! Anumodana Boon Der!
Prerecorded Special Event
Meet Our Teaching Monk
Our teaching monk is available for personal consultations and spiritual guidance Only on Sundays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Whether you're seeking wisdom on meditation practice, Buddhist teachings, or life guidance, these one-on-one sessions provide a peaceful opportunity for meaningful dialogue and learning.
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During this Rain Retreat, is a wonderful time to book. In mid October, our teaching will not be available until next year April 2026!!
Scheduling Your Visit:
Appointments are required. Please schedule an appointment in advance (2 weeks) to confirm your preferred time slot or to cancel if your plans change. This ensures our teaching monk can give you his full attention during your visit.
What to Expect:
Each session offers a welcoming space for questions, discussion, and personal reflection. Our teaching monk brings years of experience and compassionate insight to help guide you on your spiritual journey, regardless of your background or level of experience with Buddhist practice.
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On your appointment day, the meeting point is at our Sim, the beautifully decorated structure on the left upon entering the temple.
Venerable Nanthakone Southammakosane
Venerable Nanthakone began his spiritual journey as a novice monk in Salavan, Laos, near his home village. After reaching the appropriate age, he ordained as a monk and has now dedicated 21 years to the monastic life, teaching the Dhamma throughout Laos and Thailand. For the past 11 years, he has resided at Wat Pa Lao Buddhadhamm, where he continues to guide the community and frequently travels to different states to deliver sermons and share Buddhist teachings.
Sunday's Dhamma Lesson
August 31, 2025
The Four Types of Assets: Buddhist Wisdom for Modern Life
In this enlightening Dhamma talk, Venerable Moon explores the Buddha's practical teachings on the four types of assets that bring both material comfort and spiritual merit. This teaching offers profound insights into how we can maintain a balanced approach to wealth and possessions while advancing on our spiritual path.
The teaching examines the common misunderstanding about "letting go" in Buddhism - explaining that it doesn't mean giving away all possessions, but rather avoiding unhealthy attachment. Through real-world examples and scriptural references, Venerable Moon illustrates how the four assets (land/home, personal property, wisdom/skills, and good karma/morals) provide necessary support for our journey toward liberation.
Particularly valuable for beginners on the Buddhist path, this talk offers practical guidance on how to manage material resources wisely while cultivating spiritual wealth through merit-making activities. The teaching concludes with insights about transferring merit to departed loved ones and understanding how our accumulated karma shapes future lives.
Date: August 31, 2025
Duration: 20 minutes
Language: Lao with English translations
Presenter: Venerable Moon
❤️ Campaign ❤️
Ends in May 2027
Join our 1000 Sacred Hearts campaign to help Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham secure our spiritual home. We are seeking 1000 compassionate supporters to help us pay off our Dhamma Hall's building debt of 380,000 dollars by May 2027. Each contribution brings us closer to establishing a permanent, debt-free sacred space that will serve our community for generations. By becoming one of our 1000 Sacred Hearts, you help ensure the future of Buddhist practice and teaching in our region. Whether through a one-time gift ($380) or recurring donation ($20/month), your generosity creates lasting merit while preserving this important spiritual sanctuary. Together, we can reach our goal and celebrate a mortgage-free temple by 2027.
1000 Sacred ❤️ Hearts | One Sacred Dream
Your generous heart joins 999 others to sustain our temple's Hongdham Sala Building. Each donation, regardless of size, strengthens our spiritual home and extends our compassionate reach. Join our 1000 Sacred Hearts today.
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Your generous donations help cultivate wisdom and compassion throughout our temple community. Like seeds planted in fertile ground, each contribution nurtures the growth of Buddhist teachings, supports our sacred traditions, and creates opportunities for spiritual development. Through your dana (generosity), we can continue sharing the precious dhamma, maintaining our temple, and serving all who seek the path to enlightenment. Every gift, no matter the size, plants seeds that will flourish for generations to come.
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Teachings
Ancient wisdom for modern minds - timeless teachings that transform how you think, feel, and live.
Services
Discover inner peace and spiritual growth through our personalized wellness offerings. We provide one-on-one spiritual consultations, guided meditation sessions, and comprehensive Buddhist teachings designed to bring clarity and wisdom to your life journey. Each service is tailored to meet you where you are in your spiritual practice, whether you're just beginning or seeking to deepen your understanding.
Virtual Scene
Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham Ordination Hall (Sim) - 360° View
Experience the serene beauty of Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham's Ordination Hall in this immersive 360° panorama. Standing at the entrance of this sacred space, you can observe the traditional Lao Buddhist architecture with its distinctive tiered roof, ornate decorations, and peaceful surroundings. This hall serves as the central ceremonial space where monks are ordained, chant, and important Buddhist rituals are performed.
The meticulously maintained garden and tranquil pond below enhance the temple's peaceful atmosphere. The pond, reflecting the temple's image on its still waters, symbolizes clarity of mind in Buddhist teachings. Surrounding it, the lush gardens feature vibrant tropical plants and stone pathways that invite mindful walking meditation. Together, these natural elements create a harmonious environment that complements the spiritual purpose of the temple, offering visitors a place for quiet contemplation and connection with both nature and Buddhist teachings.
Visiting Wat Pa Lao Buddhadham
Our temple grounds welcome visitors during regular hours (7-5pm), though the Sima building houses sacred ceremonial spaces reserved for meditation, monastic activities, and formal Buddhist practices. To maintain the sanctity of this space, the Sima building is accessible only during morning (5am) and evening chanting (8pm) sessions, special ceremonies, scheduled appointments by booking, or by formal invitation.