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Cambodian
Khmer Buddhist temples — resilience after war, rich ritual life, and community rebuilding in Cambodia and abroad.
Cambodian Theravāda was devastated under the Khmer Rouge and has since been rebuilt through temple restoration and diaspora support. Khmer temples emphasize chanting, ordination, and ancestral rites, with meditation offerings varying by monastery.
In North America and Europe, Cambodian wats often function as community hubs — language schools, elder care, and festival grounds — while welcoming guests to major ceremonies.
Practices
Pali-Khmer chanting
Liturgical recitation for protection and merit.
Kathina & robe offering
Annual ceremonies supporting the monastic community.
Memorial rites
Ceremonies for the deceased that bind families to the temple.
Texts
Cambodian Buddhism: History and Practice
Ian Harris
Teachers
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Places
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CenterCambodian Buddhist Society
219 Owen Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28213, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian
CenterCambodian Buddhist Society of Wisconsin
1848 Co Rd MM, Fitchburg, WI 53575, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian
TempleCambodian Cultural Center - Khmer Buddhist Temple
595 Weld County Road 7, Erie, CO 80516, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian
CenterOregon Cambodian Buddhist Society
19940 SW Stafford Rd, West Linn, OR 97068, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian
TempleUtah Cambodian Community Buddhist Temple
3325 W 3800 S, West Valley City, UT 84119, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian
CenterWat Khmer Palelai វត្តខ្មែរបាលិលេយ្យ
2701 S 58th St, Philadelphia, PA 19143, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodianThai
TempleWat Uddom Saharatanaram Khmer Buddhist Temple វត្តឧត្តម
745 Highland Ave, Fall River, MA 02720, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodianThai
TempleWatt Samaki Cambodian Buddhist Temple
128 Back Nippen Rd, Buxton, ME 04093, USABuddhistSoutheast AsianCambodian