Event

The Thai community of Houston and nearby cities is invited to join a merit‑making ceremony dedicated as a royal offering in honor of
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother,
on the occasion of the 100th day (Satamawan) since Her Majesty’s passing.

Saturday, January 31, 2026
Wat Buddhavas Houston, Texas, USA
4:00 PM

Attendees may sign the condolence book at the ceremony.
All are respectfully encouraged to wear modest black‑and‑white attire or other appropriate mourning colors during the service.

You are respectfully invited to attend the Abhidhamma chanting
and to offer your condolences on the passing of

Phra Thepmongkolwachirangsi
(Luang Ta Chee Surasak Cheewananto)

Former Chief Abbot of Wat Thai Washington, D.C.
Former Advisor to the Thai Sangha Assembly in the United States

At the Ubosot (ordination hall)
Wat Buddhavas, Houston

Sunday, January 18, 2026 4:00 PM

Invites you to join our year-end merit‑making activities to welcome the New Year 2026

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 / from 10:00 PM onward

• Evening chanting, recitation of Buddhist scriptures, chanting, meditation practice, and receiving holy water blessings.

Thursday, January 1, 2026 / from 10:30 AM onward

• Morning: Undertake the Five Precepts, offer alms to the monks, offer lunch to the monastic community, and share a meal together.
• Afternoon: Listen to a Dhamma sermon, receive holy water blessings, and receive a commemorative calendar.

Wat Buddhavas of Houston
Invites you to join a merit-making event

• Chanting of Buddhist prayers
• Alms offering to 8 monks
• Listening to a Dhamma sermon

In remembrance of the royal birthday
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great
King Rama IX of Thailand

In honor of Father’s Day and Thai National Day

Sunday, December 7, 2025

We invite the Thai community in Houston and nearby cities to join a merit-making ceremony dedicated to the royal merit of her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand,
on the occasion of the 15th day since Her Majesty’s passing (Pannarasa Mawon).

Friday, November 7, 2025
Wat Buddhavas, Houston, Texas, USA
Starting at 6:00 PM

Join us for a magical evening celebrating Loy Krathong, the Thai Festival of Light! Immerse yourself in Thai tradition and culture as you float your beautifully decorated krathong under the moonlit sky. It’s a serene and symbolic moment to float your worries away and welcome good fortune for the coming year.

Activities:

• Authentic Thai Food — Taste the true flavors of Thailand with classic dishes like pad Thai, som tum, and mango sticky rice.
• Thai Folk & Classical Performances — Enjoy graceful dances that bring ancient stories to life.
• Live Thai Folk & Classical Music — Let traditional instruments transport you to the heart of Thai heritage.
• Thai Martial Arts — Witness the strength and elegance of Muay Thai in live demonstrations.
• Lucky Draw (Soi Dao) — Try your luck and win exciting prizes in our festive raffle!
• Float Your Krathong
  As night falls, release your krathong into the water as a symbol of letting go and inviting blessings.
• Siam Vintage Fashion Show

Wat Buddhavas of Houston cordially invites you and your family to join us for the annual Kathina Samakkhi Ceremony. This rare and auspicious occasion marks the end of the Rains Retreat (Vassa) and provides a unique opportunity to offer robes and other necessities to the Sangha (the monastic community). Your participation in this sacred tradition is a meritorious deed that helps sustain our community.

📅 Date: Saturday, October 12, 2025
📍 Location: Wat Buddhavas of Houston

You’re Invited to Make Merit on the End of Buddhist Lent
Wat Buddhavas of Houston warmly welcomes you and your family to join us in celebrating Mahapavarana Day and the Tak Bat Thewo almsgiving ceremony.

Come offer alms to 9 monks, reflect on the blessings of the Buddhist Lent, and share in a day of community, tradition, and spiritual renewal.

Whether you’re continuing a cherished tradition or experiencing it for the first time, your presence will bring joy and merit to all.

📅 Date: October 5, 2023
🕙 Time: Starting from 10:00 AM onward
📞 For inquiries: (281) 820-3255 | watbuddhavas.org

Join us for a meaningful evening of Dhamma reflection as we explore the Sammukhī Sutta. Together, we’ll contemplate the three qualities that bring abundant merit:

1. Faith (Saddhā) — Confidence in the Buddha, the Dhamma, the Sangha, and in the law of karma.
2. Generosity (Dāna) — Giving with a pure heart, offering material support to others.
3. Worthy Recipient (Dakkhiṇeyya-puggala) — Giving to those who are truly deserving, such as noble monks who live virtuously.

Join us for a joyful celebration of tradition, gratitude, and community at our Sart Thai Festival, a cherished Thai cultural event honoring our ancestors and sharing merit with loved ones.

Come experience:

• Cultural performances and music
• Participate in morning alms-giving
• Merit-making ceremonies to honor our ancestors

This is a time to reflect, reconnect, and rejoice together. Whether you’re Thai or simply curious about the beauty of our traditions, your presence will make the day even more meaningful.

Bring your family, bring your friends—let’s celebrate the spirit of Sart Thai with warmth and gratitude.