Boun Phra That Luang Stupa and Beeswax Castle Ceremony
2025-11-22 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-12-05 08:00 - 17:00 UTC

Sout Mon Kham Pee New Year’s Eve Chanting
2025-12-31 09:00 - 17:00

Walk for Peace (DC) Community Peace Gathering
2026-02-11 13:00 - 16:00
Come and join the Wat Lao Buddhavong Community Peace Gathering in Washington, DC. Join our community this Wednesday, February 11th, from 1 pm to 4 pm, as we honor the Walk for Peace, gathering in Washington, DC for a day of meditation, reflection, and prayers led by the Venerable Monks.

Lincoln Memorial – Washington, DC

Theme: Bring your symbol of peace

Posters | Cultural Clothing

Blessing strings | Friendship bracelets

Flowers | Prayer beads

Creative ideas welcomed:

Doves or origami cranes

Lotus flowers olive branches

Electric candles or lights

Cultural symbols

Messages of compassion & unity

Look for Wat Lao Buddhavong Comfort StationCheck Our Facebook Event Page(Walk For Peace DC – WLB Comfort Station)

Boun Māgha Pūjā and Boun Khao Jee Celebration
2026-02-14 08:00 - 17:00

Welcome Home Celebration for our Most Venerable Bounmy Kittithammavanno
2026-02-28 10:00 - 13:00
Join us for a day of merit-making as we host a Welcome Home Celebration for our Most Venerable Bounmy Kittithammavanno.

We are pleased to share that our Most Venerable Bounmy Kittithammavanno has returned to the U.S. To formally welcome him back home at Wat Lao Buddhavong, Inc., the Board of Directors, together with our Elders, Volunteers, and the Community members will be hosting the religious ceremony of Alms Offering and welcome home celebration.

Procession and invitation of Phra Upgutta & Malaimeun Malaisan Sutta Recitation of Phra Malai's Story
2026-03-21 08:00 - 17:00

Boun Phraveth Vessantara Jataka Recitation Ceremony
2026-03-21 15:00 - 2026-03-22 06:00
Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 3:00 PM EST Sunday, March 22, 2026 | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST

Join us for Boun Pha Vet at Wat Lao Buddhavong: The Story of Buddha’s Past Life

Day of Service to prepare for Lao New Year Festival
2026-04-12 08:00 - 17:00

Boun Pee Mai Lao New Year 2026
2026-04-25 08:00 - 17:00
Lao New Year 2026 (Boun Pee Mai Lao)

Boun Vesak Pūjā Day
2026-05-09 08:00 - 17:00

Farewell and Blessing Ceremony Honoring the Venerable Bounmy Kittithammavanno – May 17
2026-05-17 10:00 - 14:00
SUNDAY, MAY 17, 202610:00 AM – 2:00 PMWat Lao Buddhavong3043 Catlett Rd., Catlett, VA 20119(540) 788-4968

As his 90-day visit to our Wat Lao Buddhavong temple draws to a close, the Venerable Bounmy will respectfully depart for Thailand on May 19.

Under the guidance of the Sangha and the Board of Directors of Wat Lao Buddhavong, we respectfully invite all Lao Buddhist families, friends, and honored guests to join us in making merit, offering alms, listening to a Dhamma sermon in the morning, and sharing lunch together before the blessing ceremony begins.

This ceremony will offer blessings and auspicious wishes to our respected senior monk, Venerable Bounmy Kittithammavanno, for a safe, comfortable, and peaceful return journey to Thailand.

Graduation Alms Giving and Sukwuan for Lao Community Youth, and Fathers Appreciation Day
2026-06-20 09:00 - 14:00

Annual Celebration of Wat Lao Buddhavong Festival & Forest Robe Offering Ceremony
2026-07-04 10:00 - 17:00

Boun Kao Phansa (Vassā)
2026-08-01 10:00 - 13:30
Please Join Wat Lao Buddhavong to Celebrate Boun Kao Phansa (Vassā).

Boun Khao Phansa (Entering the rainy season in Laos, and others southeastern Asian countries), marks the start of Buddhist Lent. It starts the full moon day of July and ends on the full moon of October. The Buddhist monks take retreat and stay in one place for three months for deepening their theoretical study & meditation practice. Only in emergency issues, they could leave such as sickness of parents or otherwise but no more than 7 days. The 8th night they must be in the temple. Lay people take opportunity to celebrate with performing meritorious deeds such as giving Dāna and observing the precepts.

In the afternoon, followed by the Lao Language Seminar session, provided by Teacher Saly Chittavoravong. This is the rare opportunity to refresh your Lao linguistic abilities, for any age or any level of Lao language knowledge.

Boun Hor Khao Paddupdin Lao Day of the Dead
2026-09-12 08:00 - 17:00

Boun Khao Salak Lao Food Offering Ceremony
2026-09-26 08:00 - 17:00

Wat Lao Buddhavong Day of Service (Prepare for Water Lantern, End of Lent)
2026-10-24 08:00 - 17:00

Boun Ork Vassā "Ork Pansa" & Boun Lai Heua Fai (End of Buddhist Lent Vassā Rain Retreat, Water Lantern Festival & Lao Food Festival)
2026-10-31 08:00 - 17:00

Boun Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony
2026-11-07 08:00 - 17:00

Sout Mon Kham Pee New Year's Eve Chanting
2026-12-31 08:00 - 17:00
