'Bun Kan Htin' is when the Buddhists offer the new ropes (Yellow or Orange clothes) to the Monks.

Lao New Year Celebration 2011 at Vad Thamma Sadja in Fresno, CA.

Slide Show of Building Ubosod (Sim) at Vad Phomma Jariya karaam in Fresno, CA.

Up Coming Events.

Pavarana and End of Vassa (Bun Oek Phansaa) : 12 October 2011.

This day marks the end of the Vassa retreat. Vassa, or "Rain Retreat," sometimes called the Buddhist "Lent," is a three-month period of intensive meditation and practice. The retreat is a tradition that began with the first Buddhist monks, who would spend the Indian monsoon season secluded together.

08 Oct 2011:
Tak Baad (Alm Giving) at Vad Thamma Sadja
                                         2710 S. Fruit Ave.
                                         Fresno, CA  93706
                                         09:00AM - 01:00PM
09 Oct 2011:
Tak Baad (Alm Giving) at Vad Phomma Jariya Karaam
                                         4485 S. Orange Ave.
                                         Fresno, CA  93725
                                         09:00AM - 01:00PM
Please come join us.


                                        

Ground breaking celebration of Building Ubosod (Sim) at Vad Phomma Jariya Karaam in Fresno, CA.

Laying Roof Tiles Celebration Day at Vad Phomma Jariya Karaam.  (09/12/2011).

Roof tiles from Thailand.  Donation : $10.00 each.

New Men & Women Restrooms being built.

Lao New Year Celebration in Fresno, CA at Vad Thamma Sadja.(16 April 2011).

Fresno City's Mayor Ashley Swearengin