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11253 N Thornton Road Stockton, CA
95209
ภาษาไทย/
English
Phone: 209-952-7570 or 209-244-8463 Fax: 209-472-1401
Fax:209-472-1401
Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee,
a Theravada Buddhist temple, was founded in 2002 under the religious laws of
the state of California by the Laotian, Thai
and Cambodian communities in Northern California under the
leadership of Venerable Sombun Laxsanaamporn, head Monk.
There are currently 9 Monks and the temple resides on a quiet 5 acre parcel
of farmland just North of Eight mile road off Interstate 5. .
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Objectives of the temple :
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To propagate and promote the teachings of the Buddha.
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To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Buddhists and other groups of
people.
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To assist and promote educational and cultural activities in
Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Northern California
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To organize religious ceremonies and activities.
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Monks Daily Routine :
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5.00 A.M. Morning chanting and meditation practice.
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7.00 A.M. Breakfast.
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11.00 A.M. Lunch. (There are no more meals until the
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1 P.M. - 4.00 P.M. Any particular works : counseling, preaching,
holding talks and discussions on Dharma in Buddhism, meditation,
printing journal or booklet and so on.
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5.00 P.M. Evening chanting and meditation practice.
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3. Buddhist Holydays Ceremonies
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Maghapuja Day : On the full moon day of the third lunar month
(usually in the middle of February) in commemoration of the Great
Assembly of Buddha’s disciples.
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Visakhapuja Day : On the full moon day of the sixth
lunar month (usually in the middle
or towards the end of May) in commemoration of the Birth, the
Enlightenment and the Passing Away of the Buddha.
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Asalhapuja Day : On the full moon day of the eighth lunar month
(usually in the middle or towards the end of July) in commemoration
of the Buddha’s first sermon.
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Vassa Observance : The beginning of Buddhist rainy-retreat on
the day following the Asalhapuja Day.
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Vassa-Ending Day : The end of Buddhist rainy-retreat on the full
moon day of the eleventh month (usually in the middle or towards the
end of October).
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New Year Festival : On the first day of January.
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The Songkran Festival or The Water Splashing Festival (Thai
Traditional New Year’s Day) : on April 13.
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Sard Ceremony (The Ceremony of Merit-Transference to the dead) :
On the new moon day of the tenth lunar month (usually in
September) to transfer merit to the departed people.
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The
Kathin Festival (Robe-Presentation Ceremony) : on any day during
one month following Vassa-Ending Day to present robes to the monks
who have completed the Rains Residence (Retreat).
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Loy Kratong:
“Loy”
means “to float”
and a “Krathong”
is a name for the lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. The
Krathong
usually contains a candle, three incense sticks, fresh flowers and
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The Monthly Meditation Retreat Program
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Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee
provides
Buddhist studies and meditation retreat to those
who are interested in Buddhism and meditation training. The Monthly
Meditation Retreat Program is held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday of the
first week of every month. All instructions and talks are both in
English and Thai.
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The Current Activities
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Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee
There are two daily sessions of chanting and meditation at 5 A.M. in the
morning and at 5 P.M. in the evening. Anyone interested welcome. On every
Saturday and Sunday Dharma talks and discussions are arranged for those
interested in learning more about Buddhism and its philosophy. The provision
of aids and facilities for people in performing religious rites and holding
merit making is available. Other activities include Dharma book service.
Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee
is open to the public daily from 8.00 A.M. to 6.00 P.M. All are
welcome to visit. If you need more information about the temple, its
activities and services, please write or call : (773) 784-0257, 907-0554.
For more information please contact the
temple./span>strong>
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Directions to The Temple
Wat Phrabuddhivongsamunee
is located in the Farmlands between Eight Mile Road and Highway 12 off
Thornton Road in Stockton CA.
1) From Suisun City or Fairfield take Highway 12 toward Lodi / Stockton
/ Rio Vista. Stay on Highway 12, about 39 miles until you come to Interstate
5. Go under I-5 and turn right on Thornton Road.
You can take a right onto I-5
heading toward LA then exit at the Eight Mile Road off I-5. Take a Left on
Eight Mile Road (away from the shopping mall). About 1/2 mile up you will
see Thornton Road, take a left and the Temple is 1/4 mile on the left. .
2) From I-5 take the Eight Mile Road exit. Head away from the shopping mall
and turn right onto Thornton Road. The temple is about a 1/4 mile up on the
left. There are Three Dharma Flags in front of the Temple. There is a sign
that shows the address of 11253.
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