May 17, 2008
Visakha Puja Day: ວັນວິສາຂະບູຊາ
Visakha Puja (Lao: ວິສາຂະບູຊາ)Day is one of the greatest Buddhist Holidays which falls on the 15th day of the waxing moon in the 6th lunar month.The significant celebration is held to commemorate the Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death (Parinibbana)
Birth   Enlightenment  Passing away

Wat Lao Buddhavon is located on a beautiful landscape of 58.7acres, which is about a 40minutes drive from the Capital Beltway. It has drawn Buddhists from all over the United States and abroad.  The main ceremonial building of the templeThe Sala Hong Tham  (Dharma hall), was dedicated on July 3, 1993.The recently finished paintings on one side of the upper wall tell the story of his preceding lives. 
These paintings create a magnificent   atmosphere and are a great educational tool for visitors. In addition to the regularly scheduled religious celebrations,  two prominent  events at the Wat Lao Buddhavong are:
(1) the celebration of the Lao New Year,  around mid April and
(2) the cultural Festival, scheduled to coincide  with the July 4th Celebration.

Meditation Training Hut: We offer a meditation practice for beginners.
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The History of the Buddha
The Disciple of the Buddha
Vinaya-the disciplines
Buddhist Holy Days
Magha Puja Day
Visakha Puja Day
Atthami Puja Day
Khao Phansa Day-Buddhist Lent Day
Pavarana Day
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