Khmer Cambodian American Buddhist Temples (Wats and Monasteries) in the Atlanta Georgia region
ប្រាសាទព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនានៅកម្ពុជា - ហ្សកហ្ស៊ី
Cambodian-American (Khmer) Buddhist monasteries and temples are called Wats.
Most of the Khmer-American community are recent immigrants or refugees from fleeing the Vietnam War and the Pol Pot regime of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the late 1970s. During that time, genocide and mass killings were common and literally 100% of Buddhist monks in the country were killed or forced to disrobe. Many temples were destroyed and texts burned. Now, Buddhism in Cambodia is recovering, with the majority (> 90%) of the country still Buddhist despite evangelical Christian and Catholic missionary attempts at conversion.
Here are some photos of the various Cambodian temples in Atlanta and Georgia -- the largest is Wat Khmer in Lithonia, with its impressive architecture of the gate / arch. Trairatanaram Temple in College Park is currently constructing their Dhamma hall (main temple building), and Wat Dhammajotikaram temple in Stockbridge is also planning construction. Photos include alms offering where monks go on alms round to collect food and donations from the laity, as well as Khmer New Year Festivals, Buddhist holidays, and other Asian cultural traditions.
ប្រាសាទព្រះពុទ្ធសាសនានៅកម្ពុជា - ហ្សកហ្ស៊ី
Cambodian-American (Khmer) Buddhist monasteries and temples are called Wats.
Most of the Khmer-American community are recent immigrants or refugees from fleeing the Vietnam War and the Pol Pot regime of the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia in the late 1970s. During that time, genocide and mass killings were common and literally 100% of Buddhist monks in the country were killed or forced to disrobe. Many temples were destroyed and texts burned. Now, Buddhism in Cambodia is recovering, with the majority (> 90%) of the country still Buddhist despite evangelical Christian and Catholic missionary attempts at conversion.
Here are some photos of the various Cambodian temples in Atlanta and Georgia -- the largest is Wat Khmer in Lithonia, with its impressive architecture of the gate / arch. Trairatanaram Temple in College Park is currently constructing their Dhamma hall (main temple building), and Wat Dhammajotikaram temple in Stockbridge is also planning construction. Photos include alms offering where monks go on alms round to collect food and donations from the laity, as well as Khmer New Year Festivals, Buddhist holidays, and other Asian cultural traditions.
Cambodian New Year (Khmer New Year) Festivals 2025 around Atlanta
Thanks to Cambodian American Association of Georgia
April 2025
Wat Dhamma: April 5-6
Wat Tejavant: April 5-6
Wat Trairatanaram: April 12-13
Wat Khmer Georgia: April 19-20
Wat Sovannkiri: April 26-27
The largest will be at Wat Khmer Georgia (Cambodian Buddhist Temple) on Rock Springs Road in Lithonia and at Wat Trairatanaram on Riverdale Rd in College Park, both on the weekend of April .
Please, no alcohol, smoking, or drugs. Bring cash for vendors and to make donations to the monks and the temples.
Thanks to Cambodian American Association of Georgia
April 2025
Wat Dhamma: April 5-6
Wat Tejavant: April 5-6
Wat Trairatanaram: April 12-13
Wat Khmer Georgia: April 19-20
Wat Sovannkiri: April 26-27
The largest will be at Wat Khmer Georgia (Cambodian Buddhist Temple) on Rock Springs Road in Lithonia and at Wat Trairatanaram on Riverdale Rd in College Park, both on the weekend of April .
Please, no alcohol, smoking, or drugs. Bring cash for vendors and to make donations to the monks and the temples.
Directory of Cambodian / Khmer in Atlanta / Georgia
Cambodia Town of Georgia
Cambodian American Association of Georgia
Cambodian Buddhist Temples near Atlanta:
Wat Khmer Georgia (Cambodian Buddhist Temple / Cambodian Buddhist Society of Georgia)
6533 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia GA 30058
https://www.facebook.com/Cambodian-Buddhist-Temple-of-Georgia-135478919799738
Wat Trairatanaram (Trai Ratanaram Temple)
5530 Riverdale Rd, College Park GA 30349
http://www.trairatanaramtemple.org (down as of Oct 2021)
https://www.facebook.com/TrairattanaramTemple
Wat Dhamma
1138 Stagecoach Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
https://www.facebook.com/Wat.Dhamma.LLC
Wat Techhakvornt / Tejavant Temple (formerly Wat Tammarangsey )
7025 Bryce Rd, Riverdale GA 30296
https://www.facebook.com/tejavanttemple
Sovannkiri Buddhist Temple
2864 Centerville Highway, Snellville, GA 30078
Cambodia Town of Georgia
Cambodian American Association of Georgia
Cambodian Buddhist Temples near Atlanta:
Wat Khmer Georgia (Cambodian Buddhist Temple / Cambodian Buddhist Society of Georgia)
6533 Rock Springs Rd, Lithonia GA 30058
https://www.facebook.com/Cambodian-Buddhist-Temple-of-Georgia-135478919799738
Wat Trairatanaram (Trai Ratanaram Temple)
5530 Riverdale Rd, College Park GA 30349
http://www.trairatanaramtemple.org (down as of Oct 2021)
https://www.facebook.com/TrairattanaramTemple
Wat Dhamma
1138 Stagecoach Rd, Stockbridge, GA 30281
https://www.facebook.com/Wat.Dhamma.LLC
Wat Techhakvornt / Tejavant Temple (formerly Wat Tammarangsey )
7025 Bryce Rd, Riverdale GA 30296
https://www.facebook.com/tejavanttemple
Sovannkiri Buddhist Temple
2864 Centerville Highway, Snellville, GA 30078
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