Wat Sanghathan, Buddhist temple in Schöneiche bei Berlin, Germany

Wat Sanghathan is a Theravada Buddhist monastery and public meditation centre housed in a former municipal daycare building in Schöneiche bei Berlin. The building, which had burned out, was restored by the monks and their supporters in the early years. It serves as a residence for monks from the main Thai monastery in Bang Phai near Bangkok.

Wat Sanghathan was founded in 2010 in the former Hortgebäude (after-school care building) of the Schöneiche municipality. It is a branch of the monastery of the same name in Bang Phai near Bangkok. In the early years, five monks, including one German, lived there and worked with supporters to restore the burnt-out building. In 2015, abbot Phra Rachata donated to the Schöneiche community for refugees.

The resident monks observe daily meditation and chanting routines rooted in Theravada Buddhism, which visitors can attend or watch. This place functions as a meeting point for Buddhists and people curious about Thai spiritual traditions in the surrounding area.

The temple is located at Brandenburgische Strasse 76a and welcomes visitors interested in learning about Buddhist practices. Contact ahead to confirm visiting times, as the site is home to a small monastic community.

In 2015, the community here supported refugees in Schöneiche through a donation from the abbot, demonstrating commitment beyond religious practice. This act of help reflects Buddhist values put into concrete action within the local area.