Puja and Dhamma Talk Meditation
2025-12-17 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-24 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | Community Groups, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton, VA 23314, Carrollton, 23314, United States
This Dhamma practices will have every Wednesday. Chanting begins at 6 pm followed by a period of silent meditation and a Dhamma talk given by a senior monk.

New Moon Observance Day
2025-12-19 | Community Groups, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton, VA 23314, Carrollton, 23314, United States
Wat Pah’s Lunar Observance Day
Evening chanting, meditation, taking of the precepts and a Dhamma talk will take place at the Wat from 7:30 p.m. to 9:45 p.m.
The evening continues with a meditation vigil through the night, with sitting and walking meditation as one wishes in half-hour segments. There is an intermission with tea and informal discussion at midnight, then sitting and walking resume until morning chanting at 3:00 a.m. Visitors are very welcome to attend as much of the night as they wish.

Half Moon Observance Day
2025-12-27 | Community Groups, 14289 Chapmans Lane Carrollton, VA 23314, Carrollton, 23314, United States

New Year Ev’s Ceremony
2025-12-31 22:00 - 2026-01-01 00:30 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
Dear All,
Inspired by the spirit of gratitude and loving-kindness, we will celebrate New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day at Wat Pasantidhamma. Join us in making a New Year’s resolution for new merit.
December 31
7:30 pm. — Evening Puja
9:00. pm — Dhamma talk
10:00 pm to 11:30pm — Walking or Sitting Meditation
11:30 pm — Chanting
12:10 am — Sharing the merit
January 1
10:00 am — Arrive
10:25 am — Monks’ Almsround (ceremonial food offerings made directly into the monks’ bowls**)
10:45 am — Meal Offering (please bring a dish to share)
11:00 am — Blessing
** For the ceremonial almsround, please limit offerings to small nonperishable items that won’t damage the monks’ bowls, such as tea, coffee, dark chocolate, dried goods, cheese, soy milk, emergen-C powder, etc.
** Please do not put money, checks, into the monks’ bowls.
Happy Holidays!

New Year Celebration
2026-01-01 08:00 - 17:00 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
New Year Celebration Saterday, January 1, 2026
All Dhamma Friends are welcome to observe and participate in New Year Day Ceremony.
Schedule
09.59 a.m. Together at Dhammasala
10.00 a.m. The monks chants the Buddha’s blessing
10.30 a.m. Alms offering to monks
11.00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks.
12.00 p.m. Lunch buffet serve to the guests
12.45 p.m. Sermon in Thai & English, blessing in Pali and Ceremony closed
วันพุธที่ ๑ มกราคม พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๙
เวลา 6:00 am. ทำวัตรเช้า สวดมนต์ เจริญสมาธิภาวนา
เวลา 9:59 am. พุทธศาสนิกชนพร้อมกัน ณ ธรรมศาลา
เวลา 10:00 am. ไหว้พระสวดมนต์ สมาทานเบญจศีล พระสงฆ์เจริญพระพุทธมนต์
เวลา 10:45 am. พระสงฆ์ออกรับบิณฑบาต
เวลา 11:00 am. ถวายภัตตาหารเพลแด่พระสงฆ์
เวลา 11:30 am. สาธุชนร่วมกันรับประทานอาหาร
เวลา 12:45 pm. ฟังธรรมเทศนา ๑ กัณฑ์
กล่าวคำถวายดอกไม้ ธูป เทียน
พระสงฆ์อนุโมทนา รับพร กรวดน้ำ, เวียนเทียน
เป็นเสร็จพิธี.

Mahajatak Jadok 2026
2026-03-29 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
วันอาทิตย์ที่ 29 มีนาคม 2569
เวลา 09.30 น. สาธุชนพร้อมกัน ณ ธรรมศาลา
เวลา 10.00 น. ไหว้พระสวดมนต์ สมาทานศีล พระสงฆ์เจริญพระพุทธมนต์
เวลา 10.45 น. พระสงฆ์ออกรับบิณฑบาต
เวลา 11.15 น. พระสงฆ์ฉันภัตตาหารเพล
เวลา 11.30 น. สาธุชนและแขกผู้มีเกียรติรับประทานอาหาร
เวลา 12.45 น. แห่คาถาพันรอบศาลาอุโบสถ 3 รอบ, ฟังพระธรรมเทศนา “เทศน์มหาชาติ 13 กัณฑ์”,
พระสงฆ์กล่าวสัมโมทนียกถา-อนุโมทนา, กรวดน้ำรับพร, เป็นอันเสร็จพิธี

Thai New Year 2026 Ceremony Songkran Festival
2026-04-26 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
April 25-26: Thai New Year Ceremony (Songkran Festival)
25-26 เมษายน : ทำบุญสงกรานต์-ฉลองครบรอบ 28 ปี
28th ANNIVERSARY OF WATPA
All Buddhists and the public are cordially invited to join and celebrate Thai New Year and the Anniversary of WAT PASANTIDHAMMA
The Thai community of the greater Hampton road area will hold its 2029 SONGKRAN FESTIVAL AND 26th ANNIVERSARY OF WAT PA on Sunday, April 26, at Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapman’s Lane Carrollton, VA. 23314. There will be many different kinds of Thai food and souvenirs stands. There will be free samples of traditional Thai Foods and performance of the sand pagoda dedicated to Buddha on Songkran Day Wat. Admission is FREE.
PROGRAM
Songkran Festival 28th Anniversary of Wat Pansantidhamma
Sunday, April 26, 2026
7 a.m. to 5 p.m.
7:00 a.m. Breakfast served to the monks.
9:00 a.m. Food and merchandise stands open.
9:49 a.m. Ceremony Pouring of Lustral water to honor Buddha image
10:39 a.m. Religious ceremony.
10:49 a.m. Offering of food to the monks.
11:00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks.
12:59 p.m. Sermon in Thai by Luang Ta Chi.
1.30 p.m. Religious Ceremony Blessing by the Monks,Pahpah Offerings
2.39-3.00 p.m. Pouring of holy fragrant powder water to Honor the Monks
Map Parking Info
Infomation Note
Vendors

Visakha Puja Ceremony 2026
2026-05-31 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
Visakha Puja
May 31, 2026
At Wat Pasantidhamma, VA
Visakha Puja comes once a year, usually in May or June. It is performed to honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of Gautama Buddha. (The UN General Assembly, acknowledging the hope expressed by the International Buddhist Conference held in Sri Lanka in November 1998, urged that the day of Vesak, the day of the full moon in the month of May each year, be internationally recognized in particular at United Nations Headquarters and other United Nations offices.)
Visakha Puja literally means “worshipping on the Full Moon of the 6th lunar month.” Wat Pasantidhamma provides the opportunity for you to come and join the ceremony as a part of the annual celebration for the cultivation of meritorious deeds.
Program
Saturday, May 30, 2026
6:00 p.m. Evening Chanting by the monks and congregation
Spread loving kindness and compassion
Sunday, May 31, 2026
6:00 a.m. Morning Chanting by the monks and congregation
9:59 a.m. Together at Dhamma Sala.
10:00 a.m. Group Chanting, taking the precepts and the monks Chant the Sutras.
10:30 a.m. Offering to monks.
11:00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks.
11:30 a.m. Lunch for congregation.
12:45 p.m. Religious ceremony Candlelight procession Sermon in Thai by the Abbot
Ceremony closed

June 12-14 : Meditation Retreat
2026-06-12 02:00 - 2026-06-14 05:00 | VA
Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes
The Vipassana Meditation Retreat
June 12-14, 2026
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The program will start at 3.00 p.m. on June 17, 2021. Please arrive at the temple by 2.00 p.m. The program will include Buddha’s teaching, sitting, standing and walking meditation with instructions and individual interview with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable cloths, preferable white to honor Buddhist’s tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight, please bring a sleeping bag and a flash light, and bring your tent if you like to stay outside, breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon, milk, juice, tea, and water will be provided all day.
Schedules are as follows:
June 12, 2026
2.00 p.m. Arrive at the temple
3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration
5.00 p.m. Explained instruction, take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practice.
6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by Phrakrupalad Veeranon, meditation master.
June 13, 2026
3.30 a.m. Wake up call.
4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language, mindfulness meditation(sitting, walking, standing)
6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.
8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.
10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.
1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving, sitting, walking, standing and Dhamma talk.
4.00 p.m. Free time.
5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali, mindfulness practice
8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma talk by Meditation Master.
* Remark no morning and evening chanting only mindfulness practice and Dhamma talk, question and answer until 8.00 p.m.
June 14, 2026
3.30 a.m. Wake up call.
4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali, mindfulness meditation(sitting, walking, standing)
6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.
8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.
10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.
1.00 p.m. Dhamma talk.
Benefits of meditation
– Good for health (physical and mental)
– Good for calming and clearing the mind
– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that does not depend on something outside)
Note: The Vipassana meditation retreat is opened to the public free of charge, donation is always welcome.
More info: www.gowatpa.org, e-mail: scontact@gowatpa.org, Tel.757-238-3461, and please register by e-mail or call.

July 3-5 : Meditation Retreat
2026-07-03 02:00 - 2026-07-05 05:30 | VA
Wat Pasantidhamma Organizes
The Vipassana Meditation Retreat
July 3-5, 2026
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The program will start at 3.00 p.m. on July 3, 2026. Please arrive at the temple by 2.00 p.m. The program will include Buddha’s teaching, sitting, standing and walking meditation with instructions and individual interview with instructions. Please wear loose comfortable cloths, preferable white to honor Buddhist’s tradition. Bring a meditation cushion or any cushion. For those who want to stay overnight, please bring a sleeping bag and a flash light, and bring your tent if you like to stay outside, breakfast and lunches are provided. Undertaking the eight precepts and no solid meal after 12.00 noon, milk, juice, tea and water will be provided all day.
Schedules are as follows:
July 3-5, 2026
2.00 p.m. Arrive at the temple
3.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. Registration
5.00 p.m. Explained instruction, take eight precepts and introduction to meditation practice.
6.00 p.m. – 9.30 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali language, introduction to the mindfulness meditation by Phrakrupalad Veeranon, meditation master.
July 4-5, 2026
3.30 a.m. Wake up call.
4.00 – 6.30 a.m. Morning chanting in Pali language, mindfulness meditation(sitting, walking, standing)
6.30 a.m. Breakfast with mindfulness.
8.00 – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma talk and mindfulness practice.
10.30 a.m. Offer food to monks and lunch.
1.00 – 4.00 p.m. Mindfulness practice with moving, sitting, walking, standing and Dhamma talk.
4.00 p.m. Free time.
5.00 – 8.00 p.m. Evening chanting in Pali, mindfulness practice
8.00 – 9.30 p.m. Dhamma talk by Meditation Master.
* Remark no morning and evening chanting only mindfulness practice and Dhamma talk, question and answer until 8.00 p.m.
Benefits of meditation
– Good for health (physical and mental)
– Good for calming and clearing the mind
– Good for finding the real happiness(happiness that does not depend on something outside)
Note: The Vipassana meditation retreat is open to the public free of charge, donation is always welcome.
More info: www.gowatpa.org, e-mail: scontact@gowatpa.org, Tel.757-238-3461, and please register by e-mail or call.

Buddhist Lent Ceremony
2026-07-26 08:00 - 17:00 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
Aarsalha Puja
July 26, 2026
At Wat Pasantidhamma, VA
Asalha Puja – falls on the full moon of the eighth lunar month (July). This was the day that the Lord Buddha preached His sermons to followers after attaining enlightenment. The day is usually celebrated by merit-making, listening to a monk’s sermon, and joining a candle-lit procession during the night.
Khao Phansa – falls on the first day after the full moon of the eighth lunar month (July) and marks the beginning of the three-month Buddhist ‘Lent’ period. At this time, all monks and novices must remain in their temples. They should not venture out or spend the night in any other place except in cases of extreme emergency and, even then, their time away must not exceed seven consecutive nights. This is a time for serious contemplation and meditation for both monks and laymen alike. Traditionally, it is also important for laymen to ordain their sons into the monkhood on this day to get the maximum benefit from the Buddhist teachings.
Wat Pasantidhamma provides the opportunity for you to come and join the ceremony as a part of the annual celebration for the cultivation of meritorious deeds.
Program
Saturday July 25, 2026
6:00 p.m. Evening Chanting by the monks and congregation
Spread livingkindness and compassion
Sunday July 26, 2026
6:00 a.m. Morning Chanting by the monks and congregation
9:59 a.m. Together at Dhamma Sala.
10:00 a.m. Group Chanting, taking the precepts and the monks Chant the Sutras.
10:30 a.m. Offering to monks.
11:00 a.m. Lunch served to the monks.
11:30 a.m. Lunch for congregation.
12:45 p.m. Religious ceremony Candlelight procession Sermon in Thai by the Abbot
Ceremony closed

Thai Mother's Day 2026 Ceremony
2026-08-09 08:00 | Wat Pasantidhamma, 14289 Chapaman's Lane, Carrollton, VA, 23314, United States
All Dhamma Friends are welcome to observe and participate in Thai Mother’s Day Ceremony.
Schedule
09:59 a.m. Together at Dhamma Sala
10:00 a.m. Group chanting,taking the precepts and the monks chant the Sutras
10:30 a.m. Alms offering to monks
11:00 a.m. Pindapata dana offering for lunch
11:30 a.m. Lunch for congregation
12:45 p.m. Sermon by the monks and blessing in Pali,
Mother’s Garava(Paying Respect to mothers)
Ceremony closed
