Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino
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Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino is a Thai Theravada Buddhist Temple in San Bernardino, California. All people who are interested in Thai Buddhism are welcome, however only a few of the monks and lay people speak English well.

The Mission

Wat Chao Buddha of San Bernardino exists to allow Thai, Cambodian and Lao people to have a place to practice Buddhism. All people are welcome but all celebrations are done in the Pali/Thai language of the Tipitaka.

 

 

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Events and Celebrations

Morning Prayers - 5:15 AM (45 minutes)

Evening Prayers - 6:30 PM ( 1 hour)

Important Days -

วันพระ Wan Phra - "Monk Days"

These are the equivalent of the "sabbath" days of other religions. They vary with the phases of the moon.

May 4, 12, 19*, 27, 2008 (2551)

June 3, 11, 18, 26, 2008 (2551)

July 2, 10, 17, 25, 2008 (2551)

August 1, 9,16, 24, 2008 (2551)

September 1, 7, 14, 22, 29, 2008 (2551)

October 7, 14, 22, 28, 2008 (2551)

November 5, 12, 20, 27, 2008 (2551)

December 5, 12, 20, 26, 2008 (2551)

Celebrations

*May 19 - วันวิสาขบูชา Vesakha Puja - This is the anniversary of when Lord Buddha was born, died and reached enlightenment. There will be a ceremony at the temple during the day starting at 9:30 AM. In the evening the Wat is participating in the Candlelight Ceremony for World Peace at the Dhammakaya International Meditation Center in Azusa CA on Vesak Puja Day, May 19 at 6:30 PM.This link takes you to the information. Candlelight Ceremony Information

 วันเข้าพรรษา Khao Phansa is the next big celebration. It will be in July 19, 2008 This is the beginning of the "Buddhist Lent"

 วันออกพรรษา Awk Phansa Is the end of the "Buddhist Lent" Oct 19, 2008

Becoming a Buddhist

Anyone can come to the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha for refuge by merely repeating the request for it. Some people think you must have a teacher or mentor but not all think this way. Some people feel more comfortable with a mentor.
 
There are 5 precepts you must be willing to follow as a layman, 8 on special days. Novice monks (under 18) and follow 10 precepts. The monks have 227 to follow.

Questions or comments? Get in touch with us at the following or ask questions on the Contact the Wat page:

Mailing Address:

3495 Gray Street
San Bernardino CA 92407

Phone: 909-581-4554

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