Wat Florida Dhammaram

Wat Florida Dhammaram is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Kissimmee, Central Florida, with meditation halls, dormitory buildings, and the Maha Bodhi Temple set across spacious grounds. The structures are traditional in design and situated along Old Vineland Road in a peaceful setting.

The monastery was founded in the mid-1990s when three monks arrived with Prakrupalad Sunnan from Thailand to establish a Buddhist presence in Central Florida. This founding effort marked the beginning of the Theravada Buddhist tradition in the region.

The monks conduct daily chanting and meditation sessions rooted in the Dhammayuttika Nikaya tradition, inviting visitors to experience authentic Buddhist practices. The community here preserves teachings and rituals that have been maintained for generations in Thailand.

Visitors can tour the grounds and receive guidance from the resident monks who offer teachings about Buddhist practices and philosophy. It helps to check visiting hours in advance and remain respectful to avoid interrupting meditation sessions.

The site functions both as a working monastery where ordained monks live and practice, and as an educational center where visitors learn about Buddhist philosophy and practice. This dual purpose makes it a rare place where one can observe monastic life while learning directly from experienced teachers.