Wat Pasantidhamma, Thai Buddhist temple in Carrollton, Virginia, United States
Wat Pasantidhamma is a Buddhist temple in Carrollton, Virginia, set among forest and natural surroundings on its property. The grounds provide space for prayer, meditation practice, and religious ceremonies in a secluded setting.
The temple was founded in 1998 by a group of nine practitioners who established the first Buddhist center in the Tidewater region. This beginning came after years of planning and coordination within the local faith community.
The temple serves as a gathering place for Thai, Laotian, and Cambodian communities who come for prayer, meditation, and seasonal celebrations. It keeps their religious traditions alive in the local area.
The temple is open daily and welcomes visitors of all backgrounds and faiths. It is helpful to check ahead or call before visiting to confirm hours and learn about any special events or activities happening that day.
Before this temple opened, Buddhists in the region had to travel about 200 kilometers to Washington, D.C. to practice their faith. Its creation ended that long journey for thousands of believers nearby.
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