ABOUT OUR TEMPLE
A group of Buddhists discussed with Phrakrusiriattavidhes, General Secretary of The Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the U.S.A., this intention when he came to lead a vipassana meditation course in Pittsburgh several times. Until the agreement to establish a temple was made, Phrakrusiriattavidhes took the group of Buddhists to Phrarajmongkonrungsri (Luang Ta Chi), the Abbot of Wat Thai Washington, D.C., to ask for supervision. He then agreed on the founding of a temple in Pittsburgh and also gave very useful advice. In addition, he assigned Phrakrusiriattavidhes to lead the project.
A place where a person with no temple background can come and feel comfortable and enjoy the service because the atmosphere will be friendly. The sermons are always practical, biblical and relevant. The music is contemporary and upbeat with a praise team and full band.
These dreams are being fulfilled because they are inspired by Buddha!
A temple that is fun for the entire family, a church where kids want to go because they have a great time experiencing Buddha’s love. A temple that builds families.
The BMCP was created to preserve the Theravada forest meditation tradition within the context of Western culture.
Our Misision is as follows:
The retreats and monastic training will be determined and run by the senior monastic residents. The Board of Directors’ function is to assist and support the monastery and monastics in the continued realization of our vision.
Formalized in November 20, 2012
Phrakrusiriatthavidhes is the president of Wat Thai Washington, D.C. and BMCP, beside that he is general secretary of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the U.S.A. He became a monk since he was young and trained under many masters in Thailand.
Phrakrusuthithammathorn is the vice president of BMCP. He's also the abbot and Vipassana Leader of Wat Srisongdham, Udon Thani, Thailand. He has Ph.D. degree in India and trained under many masters in Thailand.
The Venerable Phramaha Piya Uttamapunyo was born on November 06, 1977 in the province of Udon Thani, Thailand. In 1992, he was ordained as a novice. In 2000,
Ven.Sayan became a monk when he turned 20 years old like every men in Thailand to follow the tradition. At first he decided to be a monk for a short period of Time.
1. Chanting Daily Morning and Evening 05.00 – 6.30 am/pm
2. Dhamma Talk Daily Morning 10.45 – 11.15 a.m.
3.Buddhist Study(Thai) Every Sunday 01.00 – 03.00 p.m.
4. Meditation(English) Every Saturday 03.00 – 05.00 p.m.
Phramaha Piya Uttamapanyo has been the Lead Monk here since 2011. He is looking for ways to build bridges to a cynical and jaded society.
One of distinct thing about ourtemple is what we’re an all -generations community. there’s a place for you here. Tracing The Village’s history takes us back to the heart of our mission—to bring glory to buddha by making disciples through gospel-centered puja, gospel-centered community, gospel-centered service and gospel-centered multiplication.
