Who we are

Detailed History of WPKNMHP regarding the establishment of the temple site, property size, its community members, congregation, and past monastics.

Mission for the local community.

Mission for the next generation and beyond.

This is a place where Lao Cultural Tradition melds with Buddhist Forest Tradition.

Meet our Monastics & Community Leaders

As of 2026 we have 2 resident, fully-ordained bhikkhus and our temple warmly welcomes many visiting monks from various countries and within the United States to stay as long as they can to fill our monastic Saṅgha.

Venerable Dr. Pra Mahā Ajahn Wichian - (Resident Monk & Abbot)

Venerable John Manivong (YaPor John) - Resident Monk

Our temple has XX of Board Members who maintain and acquire the needs for the temple’s operations.

Victor Siharath - Temple Board Committee President

Name - Temple Board Committee Vice-President

Name - Temple Board Committee Treasurer

Sandy Manivong - Monastics & Community Liaison Specialist

You can come offer food meals for monastic lunches daily, or come during large Boun events, like you remembered your parents doing so, when they came to the United States. COME BEFORE 11:00am SO THE MONKS CAN HAVE THEIR LUNCH.

You can participate in Alms Collection (Piṇdabāta) as monks walk into town with their alms bowls collecting food and connecting with the local neighbors and community. MEET THE MONKS AT THE CORNER OF BAKER ST. AND ALLEGHANY ST. BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00am AND 9:00am.

Entrance sign to the Lao American Community and Culture Center with decorative roof and flags, surrounded by trees and a garden.
A smiling person with a shaved head wearing an orange jacket standing outside on a sunny day near a parking lot with cars and power lines in the background.
Man wearing sunglasses and a dark green polo shirt posing outdoors near water with a large ship in the background.
A smiling elderly Buddhist monk wearing traditional orange robes sitting in a car seat.
A golden Dharma wheel with eight spokes against a blue sky

Lao Cultural Tradition Melds Seamlessly With Buddhist Forest Tradition

Two monks in orange and brown robes meditate and pray in a decorated temple, with artifacts and decorations. The bottom photos show speakers, drums, and other items used in a religious ceremony.
Golden Dharma wheel with blue sky background.
A woman in white traditional clothing standing with folded hands in front of a large white and gold multi-headed Buddha statue outdoors with a mountain in the background.
A woman kneels on the ground with a bowl in front of her, while two Buddhist monks in orange robes and red hats stand nearby holding alms bowls, outdoors with bare trees in the background.