CMM is a distinctive Buddhist monastery located nearby the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, USA. Setting on approximately 3 acres, the monastery offers an ancient perspective on the practice of Theravada Buddhism in today's world. The monastery welcomes people from every walk of life, religion, and belief to learns and practices The Art of Living and the way to be free from all sufferings, which is the definitive goal as taught by the Lord Buddha.
As the guidance of Vipassana meditation at CMM, Ajahn (teacher) Chaiya encourages everyone who comes to Las Vegas visit the Temple to learn more about the Vipassana meditation. Especially, someone sincerely want to study meditation but do not know how and where to go about it. In addition, special guest speakers are invited each year to share their insight and knowledge of Buddhism.
As the guidance of Vipassana meditation at CMM, Ajahn (teacher) Chaiya encourages everyone who comes to Las Vegas visit the Temple to learn more about the Vipassana meditation. Especially, someone sincerely want to study meditation but do not know how and where to go about it. In addition, special guest speakers are invited each year to share their insight and knowledge of Buddhism.
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Saisudchai Thongsrisuk
Dec 25, 2021
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Bon Bon
Dec 13, 2019
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Great place to do silent meditation. Cute garden. Good temple. Nothing guided. Just your silence. No outside thoughts from anyone else on how your meditation should go. Pure inner reflection. Love it. But for real it's a beautiful facility. Get there early and speak with the monk to ask questions. Or stay after meditation and ask questions
Benson Wong
Oct 12, 2019
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Came here to meditate and got a pleasant surprise. I spoke with the Master just before the session started. I didn't have a clue who he was until my friend later told me.
The Master really helped me overcome some limiting beliefs when it came to meditation. I'd been thinking there had to be a magical formula and that I had been doing things wrong.
When a learned man like the master says to focus on your breathing the entire session, dismiss any thoughts, and focus on the discomfort and pain until it either goes away or you should at least shift your body slowly, things you already know to some
The Master really helped me overcome some limiting beliefs when it came to meditation. I'd been thinking there had to be a magical formula and that I had been doing things wrong.
When a learned man like the master says to focus on your breathing the entire session, dismiss any thoughts, and focus on the discomfort and pain until it either goes away or you should at least shift your body slowly, things you already know to some
Kevin G.
Sep 28, 2019
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Gen Po
Aug 07, 2019
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A monk decided that he couldn't speak English after I heard him carrying on a conversation with a visitor. Maybe he didn't speak Thai, but his English was clear from what I overheard. I think some people get used to this sort of thing. I probably will not. Compassion is real. You have it or you don't. It is easy to get into the temple business. Harder to be holy.
Phensy Pane
Jun 30, 2019
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Israel Sierra
Jun 11, 2019
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I've never been to a Buddhist Temple like this one.I came for meditation. This Temple is amazing for meditation. So beautiful inside and out. The atmosphere here is something I really cannot explain. Just visit and see for yourself. You Won't be disappointed. Come and ease your mind here and support your local Buddhist Temples.
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Nelly M.
Apr 09, 2019
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J. P. L.
Mar 17, 2019
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I love it here.You walk around and it just feels peaceful.
On the last Sunday of the month they have a 'food fair'. Lately the food has been selling out by the time I get there which is by 9:30 am. I can't get off work any earlier so I just hope I don't miss out on any good items when I visit. It's a good time to enjoy your surrounds and meet new people.
On the last Sunday of the month they have a 'food fair'. Lately the food has been selling out by the time I get there which is by 9:30 am. I can't get off work any earlier so I just hope I don't miss out on any good items when I visit. It's a good time to enjoy your surrounds and meet new people.
Reh T.
May 28, 2018
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Went to the monthly food fair. Plenty of parking on the street. I saw people parking on the dirt lot in front of the temple. The food was great. The lines were short. I don't understand why you have to change money into tokens because I saw vendors accepting cash. Pad Thai and entree type of dishes were $5. Be mindful that these are not restaurant employees and I have seen people use their hands to lay the foil down on the styrofoam box and touch money with the same hands. This was especially true of the children who worked behind the table. At the end of the day I didn't get sick and
Eric F.
Feb 20, 2018
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Great place to meditate. They have plenty of cushions for sitting on and boosting under your legs if needed. They also have chairs for people that are not used to sitting on the floor for longer periods of time. The teacher is usually available after to answer any questions you may have.
Just a heads up...The teacher leaves the phone and answering machine on loud, and it's a good opportunity to not react when it does ring.
Just a heads up...The teacher leaves the phone and answering machine on loud, and it's a good opportunity to not react when it does ring.
Jodiee P.
Jul 11, 2017
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Absolutely beautiful temple. Lots of peaceful outdoor mediation areas that are kept clean. Great variety of statues to worship, such as lord Ganesha. My personal preference is to bring candles and to burn incense as offerings. P.S: respectively never enter using your right foot, following the Buddhist concept of "jiri-rita" or benefit the self.
Frank W.
May 17, 2017
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Donald T.
Nov 20, 2016
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This is by far the worst experience ever at the food fair! These old people think they are just the only ones buying food. The old ladies (buyers) are the rudest and most inconsiderate when it comes to these people. I come here every month and spend $150-$200 and this will be the last time. I would rather shop at Bangkok Market than this place. So long!!
William C.
Aug 29, 2016
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This review is for the Monthly Food Fair
I feel like there are more and more items every time i visit. Pork skewers and pad thai are a must. Then there are those deep fried banana and taro. Who doesn't love fried foods? But it is banana and taro, so it's healthy. ^_^ Then I find myself at the sweets table. I have no clue what all of these things are, but free samples are always a huge bonus. Now I know what they taste like before I buy t hem. At $2 a pop, you really can't go wrong. Oh, the green papaya salad is spicy and delicious!! But I don't care for a ton of
I feel like there are more and more items every time i visit. Pork skewers and pad thai are a must. Then there are those deep fried banana and taro. Who doesn't love fried foods? But it is banana and taro, so it's healthy. ^_^ Then I find myself at the sweets table. I have no clue what all of these things are, but free samples are always a huge bonus. Now I know what they taste like before I buy t hem. At $2 a pop, you really can't go wrong. Oh, the green papaya salad is spicy and delicious!! But I don't care for a ton of
Robert W.
Feb 25, 2016
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I've been here several times to pray with the monks, even though its in a language I don't understand. They will provide you a book that gives English translation. My most recent trip was with my Thai friend, celebrating a special Buddha day. An hour of chanting prayer, 20 minutes of silent meditation, another 30 minutes of chanting prayer, and then holding flowers and candles we chanted another 15 minutes before going outside and circling the buildings 3 times. I have no idea what we did, but it was pretty cool.
This Monastery is very well kept, clean, and has a nice outside area for
This Monastery is very well kept, clean, and has a nice outside area for
Kara T.
Sep 30, 2015
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Melanie A.
Jun 28, 2015
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4 piece of BBQ stick is $5
Mango Sticky Rice is $6
Sticky Rice $1
Taro covered in rice with red bean wrapped with banana leave is 6 for $5
Well that's what we ordered and it was delicious. Every month if we are in town, we make it a point to come out here and buy some HELLA bomb food! The ladies working the counters are so nice too. I always get mistaken for Thai. I guess Filipino and Thai folks kinda have some similarities. I know one word, swadeekrup. Think that's how you spell it.
If you haven't tried Thai food or love Thai food, this is a must. Plus it's for a good cause
Mango Sticky Rice is $6
Sticky Rice $1
Taro covered in rice with red bean wrapped with banana leave is 6 for $5
Well that's what we ordered and it was delicious. Every month if we are in town, we make it a point to come out here and buy some HELLA bomb food! The ladies working the counters are so nice too. I always get mistaken for Thai. I guess Filipino and Thai folks kinda have some similarities. I know one word, swadeekrup. Think that's how you spell it.
If you haven't tried Thai food or love Thai food, this is a must. Plus it's for a good cause
Terri C.
Dec 01, 2014
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"Do good and be good; not to do any evil, to cultivate good, to purify one's mind- this is the teaching of the Buddhas." -CMM website
Chaiya Meditation Monastery hosts a monthly food fair that many attend for the inexpensive, tasty Thai food, with proceeds going towards paying the monastery's mortgage. I've been to the food fair several times, but never really looked around the monastery grounds until this month. Visitors are welcome to cross the colorful bridge and explore the outdoor meditation area that is obviously well-tended to by the monks and nuns who reside
Chaiya Meditation Monastery hosts a monthly food fair that many attend for the inexpensive, tasty Thai food, with proceeds going towards paying the monastery's mortgage. I've been to the food fair several times, but never really looked around the monastery grounds until this month. Visitors are welcome to cross the colorful bridge and explore the outdoor meditation area that is obviously well-tended to by the monks and nuns who reside
Rhythm E.
Oct 08, 2014
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This review is only about meditation in the Temple.
While attending a conference on The Strip, i chose to attend Chaiya's 9AM meditation. I sit for Vipassana style meditation every morning, and thought it might be nice to join others at this authentic temple.
The temple is beautiful, filled with many-colored Buddha statues and about 50 folks on mats, mostly women and entirely Asian - I was the only white American sitting. The setting seemed conducive to a lovely meditation...except for one thing; noise.
The entire hour, women in an adjoining room were talking very loud. No one seemed to mind
While attending a conference on The Strip, i chose to attend Chaiya's 9AM meditation. I sit for Vipassana style meditation every morning, and thought it might be nice to join others at this authentic temple.
The temple is beautiful, filled with many-colored Buddha statues and about 50 folks on mats, mostly women and entirely Asian - I was the only white American sitting. The setting seemed conducive to a lovely meditation...except for one thing; noise.
The entire hour, women in an adjoining room were talking very loud. No one seemed to mind
Mike F.
Aug 27, 2013
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This review is also for the food festival that is held at the Monastery. Apparently, they have this fundraiser once a month and funds raise go towards paying the mortgage of the temple. At least that's what one of the members told us when we visited this past Sunday. I had heard about it from a co-worker, who kept ranting and raving about the food here.
Unfortunately, I showed up around 12:30 pm that day, which was near the end of the days events and they were wrapping things up and were already out of several items. I now know for the next event that it starts at 9am and runs until 1pm.
Unfortunately, I showed up around 12:30 pm that day, which was near the end of the days events and they were wrapping things up and were already out of several items. I now know for the next event that it starts at 9am and runs until 1pm.
Charlie M.
May 26, 2013
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I was amazingly surprised to see my childhood monk's monastery on yelp.
I grew up being raised Buddhist, so I went to numerous monasteries in the Las Vegas area. This is by far the best Buddhist temple in Las Vegas. The decor is beautiful inside and it is very spacious so you aren't crammed next to each other when you meditate. Arjahn Chaiya, the lead monk is extremely helpful when you want to learn about the Buddhist religion; he does not come off strong like most religious practitioners, which is a big plus. He is very respectful of other religions and beliefs.
Although I do not practice
I grew up being raised Buddhist, so I went to numerous monasteries in the Las Vegas area. This is by far the best Buddhist temple in Las Vegas. The decor is beautiful inside and it is very spacious so you aren't crammed next to each other when you meditate. Arjahn Chaiya, the lead monk is extremely helpful when you want to learn about the Buddhist religion; he does not come off strong like most religious practitioners, which is a big plus. He is very respectful of other religions and beliefs.
Although I do not practice
Elizabeth B.
Dec 17, 2012
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Hubby and I hit up the monthly Food Fair this morning and it was super yummy.
I will update my review after I go to meditate which is hopefully soon!
We are very excited to have this just a few blocks from our house!
We cruised the tables and asked questions about ingredients and everyone was VERY nice!
The first thing I discovered was I HAD to have a banana leaf full of banana and red bean sticky rice :) $1 and it was GOOD!
We set out to find our soup, the first table at the far end had a yummy looking soup but all pork (we do not eat pork). Awwww. Looked very yummy!
There were all kinds
I will update my review after I go to meditate which is hopefully soon!
We are very excited to have this just a few blocks from our house!
We cruised the tables and asked questions about ingredients and everyone was VERY nice!
The first thing I discovered was I HAD to have a banana leaf full of banana and red bean sticky rice :) $1 and it was GOOD!
We set out to find our soup, the first table at the far end had a yummy looking soup but all pork (we do not eat pork). Awwww. Looked very yummy!
There were all kinds
