About Wat Phrasriratanaram
Our Mission
Thai Activities and Classes
Thai Activities and Classes
Welcome to Wat Phrasriratanaram, the Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center of Greater St. Louis. The original purposes of founding this Temple were to create a teaching and practicing center of Buddhism according to the Theravada tradition, as well as, a teaching center of Thai culture, tradition and Thai language. Later on the purposes h
Welcome to Wat Phrasriratanaram, the Buddhist Temple & Meditation Center of Greater St. Louis. The original purposes of founding this Temple were to create a teaching and practicing center of Buddhism according to the Theravada tradition, as well as, a teaching center of Thai culture, tradition and Thai language. Later on the purposes have been expanded to include the teaching and practicing of Insight Meditation.
Thai Activities and Classes
Thai Activities and Classes
Thai Activities and Classes
Wat Phrasriratanaram is also a center of Thai culture, tradition and Thai language.
We offer: Sunday School, Saturday Dharma Class, Carving Class and Musical Class.
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Featured Teacher
Thai Activities and Classes
Featured Teacher
Meditation Session
Every Saturday 6:00 -8:00 PM
Prof. Dr. Kongsak Tanphaichitr M.D.
A Teacher of Insight Meditation
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วันออกพรรษา
Happy Wan Ok Phansa! Today marks the 15th waxing moon of the 11th lunar month, signaling the official conclusion of the 3-month Buddhist Lent (Vassa) for monks.
Significance of Wan Ok Phansa: Known as "Maha Pavarana Day," this sacred day allows monks to invite constructive feedback and admonition from one another with pure compassion. It also commemorates the auspicious occasion when the Lord Buddha descended back to Earth from Tavatimsa Heaven after preaching to his mother. Merit-Making Activities for Devotees
- Tak Bat Devo Merit-Making: Participating in the special alms-giving ceremony held the day after Ok Phansa to re-enact the Buddha's descent from heaven.
- Listening to Dhamma Sermons: Gathering at the temple to observe the precepts, practice meditation, and listen to sacred teachings.
- Beginning of the Kathina Season: Launching the annual robes-offering period where laypeople present new saffron robes and donations to monks.
- Continuing the Good Path: Concluding the 3-month abstinence vow (such as alcohol fasts) and committing to carrying those wholesome virtues forward.
We warmly invite all devotees to join us at the temple to make merit, offer alms, and receive blessings on this auspicious day.
Meditation Sessions
The session consists of Dharma talks, Insight Meditation, and Q & A.
One would learn first-hand the correct way to meditate, so that one would gain insights into seeing the true nature of things, without being blinded by one's own bias, and free oneself from dis-ease and suffering.
Songkran Thai New Year Festival 2026
Our Songkran Thai New Year Festival is over, but visit our gallery to see the fun.
If you attended, we're so happy you joined us and we thank you for supporting our temple.
If you missed it, mark your calendar to join the celebration next year! We hope to see you!
