Give to the wat
Help build the ordination hall
Every gift supports the monks, keeps the wat open every day and brings the new ordination hall closer to completion.
Every gift becomes part of the hall
The hall’s foundation stone was laid in 2012, and it has risen gift by gift ever since. Many give just a dollar a day, so every amount counts.
Give nowWrite the fund name in the memo so your gift reaches it.
One Dollar a Day
A standing gift of $30 a month toward the hall and the monks’ daily needs.
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Elder home and meditation hall
The wat’s next plans: housing for elders and a dormitory for meditation retreats.
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The new hall, when it is finished
The front of the hall
Tiered red-orange roofs, golden finials and a carved gable rise above the lawn, ringed by a white balustrade.
Help build itThe front of the hall
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Recipient: Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA
How to give
ONLINE
Through the temple’s secure donation page, by card or PayPal.
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- watchino18@gmail.com
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Payable to
“Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA”
2948 Chino Hills Parkway
Chino Hills, CA 91709-4286
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law; ask for a receipt.
Why an ordination hall matters
The ubosot, or ordination hall, is the most sacred building of a Theravada temple. It is where monks hold their formal acts, such as ordinations, the fortnightly recitation of the monastic rules and the Kathina ceremony, and where the wat’s principal Buddha image is enshrined.
Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA does not yet have an ordination hall of its own; it uses a 60 × 100 ft hall that was once a church. The new ubosot will let Thai families in Southern California hold ordinations and major ceremonies at their own wat.
The ordination hall project
- Foundation stone
- June 24, 2012
- Presided over by
- The abbot of Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai
- Location
- 2948 Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills, CA
- Style
- Lanna Thai, with tiered red roofs
The hall is being built step by step with gifts from Thai and American supporters. Gifts go to the structure, the roof, Lanna craftsmanship and the interior, and the wat posts progress updates on its news page.
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Questions about giving
Is my donation tax-deductible?
Yes. Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in the United States, so gifts are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Ask the wat for a receipt in person or by email.
How can I give online?
By credit or debit card (including Apple Pay and Google Pay), PayPal, Zelle or Venmo, or by check payable to “Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep USA”, 2948 Chino Hills Parkway, Chino Hills, CA 91709.
Can I give every month?
Yes. Choose “Monthly” in the giving box and the gift is charged automatically to your card or PayPal; cancel any time. One Dollar a Day is a $30 monthly gift.
Can I give from Thailand or abroad?
Yes. Card and PayPal gifts work from any country. Amounts are in US dollars and your bank converts the currency.
How are gifts used?
For the fund you choose: the ordination hall, the monks’ food and needs, utilities, the Sunday school, annual festivals, and future plans for elder housing and a meditation hall.
How do I make a gift in memory of someone?
Add their name in the memo when you give, or call (909) 606-9502, and the monks will dedicate the merit on their behalf.
When can I bring offerings to the wat?
The wat is open every day, 8 a.m.–6 p.m. The Sunday ceremony starts at 10:45 a.m., followed by the Thai food market.
A hall that will belong to the whole community, for generations.
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