Wat
Wat Khemararangsi
Wat Khemararangsi is a Khmer Buddhist Wat on Ross Smith Crescent in Scullin, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia.[1][2]
History
The Wat was earlier at 3 Arkell Place in Charnwood, Canberra.[3] Its association, the Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT, has held an Australian Business Number since 2007 and has been a registered charity since 2016.[4]
Religious life
The Wat follows the Theravada tradition.[2] As of 2026, monks lived at the Wat and received visitors seeking counseling or wishing to learn about Buddhism, Buddhist practice and Cambodian culture. The association also taught meditation, the Khmer language and traditional Khmer dance.[1] Breathing meditation sessions are held on Sundays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.[5]
On July 25, 2026, the Wat held its ceremony for the start of the rains retreat together with a money flower tree offering. The 2026 Kan Ben, the 14 days of offerings that lead up to Pchum Ben, began at the Wat on September 27, 2026.[5]
Associations
Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT Inc
(operating organization).[6]
Legal name: KHEMARARANGSI BUDDHIST TEMPLE OF THE ACT INCORPORATED.
Registration identifiers: ABN (Australia): 59 458 534 934.
Not-for-profit Khmer association that runs the Wat at 1 Ross Smith Crescent. Active ABN since 2007, with its main business location in postcode 2615; registered charity since 2016.
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT, About Us (undated)
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 BuddhaNet, World Buddhist Directory: Australia (undated)
- ↑ Canberra Cambodian School, Link (undated)
- ↑ Australian Business Register, ABN Lookup: Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT Incorporated (updated January 10, 2024)
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT, home page (2026)
- ↑ Khemararangsi Buddhist Temple of the ACT, About Us (undated)