Saturday, April 11, 2009

Khmer New Year celebration at Wat Triratanaram, North Chelmsford, MA and in New England

Click on the announcement in Khmer to zoom in

Happy Universal Theravadin New Year, B.E.2553, A.D.2009, Year of the Ox

This new year is celebrated by five nations, Cambodia, Laos, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Thailand. These countries practice Theravada Buddhism.

This is a cordial invitation to you and Buddhist devotees to attend this new year at Wat Triratanaram.

When:
  • Tuesday April 14, B.E.2553, A.D.2009 New Year, Year of the Ox commences at 1:36AM passed midnight welcoming the Devadas (New Year Angels)
  • Wednesday April 15, B.E.2553, A.D.2009 Second day
  • Thursday April 16, B.E.2553, A.D.2009 Final day
In the United States, the Cambodian people and communities continue to celebrate on April 17 - 19, B.E.2553, A.D.2009.

Venue:

Wat Triratanaram, 21-25 Quigley Avenue, North Chelmsford, MA, 978-251-2587, 978-251-2709, Fax: 978-251-1198

For the 6-state New England residents: There 13 Khmer Buddhist temples that you could visit them this new year.

Wat Triratanaram
The Mahathera Abbot Dhammathero Sao Khon
21-25 Quigley Avenue
N. Chelmsford, MA 01863
Phone: 978-251-2587, 978-251-1198
Facsimile: 978-251-1198

Wat Glory
Abbot Vijasampanno Chhuom Bo
24 Cambridge Street
Lowell, MA 01851
Phone: 978-458-0498

Wat Ratanarangsey
Abbot Pannapadhipo Pat Sophal
75 Thornton Street
Revere, MA 02151
Phone: 781-286-1942

Wat Sangkhikaram
Abbot Siripanno Thon Sophon
109 Chestnut Street
Lynn, MA 01902
Phone: 781-595-7907

Wat Kiri Vongsa Bopharam
100A Cave Hill Road
Leverett, MA 01054
Phone: 413-367-0280
Fax: 413-367-9526

Wat Santivana
Abbot Maha Pinn Monirath
144 Buffam Road
Pelham, MA 01002
Phone: 413-253-6373 or 413-259-1534
Website: www.mahaghosananda.com

Wat Uddom Saharatanaram
745 Highland Avenue
Fallriver, MA 02720
Phone: 508-324-4888

Wat Munirangsey Kampuchea Krom
Abbot Indapanno Tran Ky Chantha
12 1/2 Benefit Street
Worcester, MA 01610
Phone: 508-797-3289

Wat Samakkiram
Abbot Mean Chantrea
2 Delham Street
Portland, ME 04103
Phone: 207-797-8554

Wat Dhammikaram
Abbot Mey Ros
177 Hanover Street
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-272-4641

Wat Buddhist Center of New England
Abbot Gandhatheno Hok Sovann
157 - 159 West Clifford Street
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: 401-454-4010, 401-454-4633
E-mail: yiengsochettra@yahoo.com

Wat Dhammagosnaram
Abbot Uddom Satha Chea Chhorm
2870 Plainfield Pike
Cranston, RI 02921
Phone: 401-942-2084
Website: www.dhamagosnaramofri.org

Wat Ratanaram Newtown
Abbot Khemiyo Oeun Heang
145 Boggs Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470-1967
Phone: 203-270-1404

To learn more about other Khmer Buddhist temples in the United States and you wish to take your family to celebrate there this new year, please download this address book.

To learn more about the new year astrology, click on the B.E.2553, A.D.2009 Grand Khmer Almanac.

May you and your family achieve the five blessings of the Lord Buddha: Longevity, Brightness, Healthiness, Strength, and Wisdom, for always, especially a peaceful Cambodia, Kampuchea Krom, wherever Khmers reside, and the world.

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