Organization

Wat Khmer Monirattanaram

Wat Khmer Monirattanaram (វត្តខ្មែរមុនីរតនារាម) is a Khmer Buddhist temple at 243 Norton Street in Pontiac, Michigan.[1] It is incorporated as Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc.[1] The Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association lists the same address and contact details and holds its Khmer classes at the temple.[2][3]

Names

Directories of Khmer temples in the United States spell the name Wat Muniratanaram (វត្តមុនីរតនារាម). It is a different temple from Wat Muniratanaram in Nashville, Tennessee.[4][5]

History

The temple appeared in a 2014 directory of Khmer Buddhist temples as Wat Muniratanaram, at 243 Norton Avenue, Pontiac. The 2026 edition of a national temple directory lists it at 243 Norton Street.[4][5]

The nonprofit corporation, spelled Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddist Temple in IRS records, was established in 2023. It is a recognized 501(c)(3) charitable organization, classified as Buddhist, and its IRS listing gives a location in Eastpointe, Michigan. Donations to it are tax deductible.[6][7]

Religious life

The temple observes Pchum Ben, the Khmer festival that honors ancestors. For 2026 it announced a public Facebook Live broadcast of its Pchum Ben Day ceremony, from the evening of October 3 to the early afternoon of October 4.[1][8]

Community

The Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association offers free Khmer language classes at the temple for all ages. The fall 2026 term meets on Sundays from September 13 to November 22, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.[3][9]

Visiting

The temple lists Khmer, English, Thai and Lao as its languages.[1] It posts its events on its Facebook page.[1]

Associations

Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc. (associated organization).[10]
Legal name: Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc..
Registration identifiers: EIN (United States): 61-2054920.
The nonprofit corporation, spelled Buddist Temple in IRS records, established in 2023. Its IRS listing gives an Eastpointe, Michigan, location.

Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association (associated organization).[11] Organization details: Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association.
The association lists the temple's address and contact details and holds its Khmer classes at the temple.

See also

References 11
  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddhist Temple, Inc. (វត្តខ្មែរមុនីរតនារាម), Facebook page
  2. ↑ Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook mentions
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Temple News, 2558 Khmer Buddhist Temples Directory (2014)
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Bhikkhu Pat Sophal, Cambodian Buddhist Temples in the USA, B.E. 2570 (2026)
  6. ↑ GivingFountain, Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddist Temple
  7. ↑ ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddist Temple
  8. ↑ Wat Khmer Monirattanaram, Pchhum Ben Day livestream event (October 3 to 4, 2026)
  9. ↑ LAC Michigan, Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association Khmer lessons (2026)
  10. ↑ ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Wat Khmer Monirattanaram Buddist Temple
  11. ↑ Southeastern Michigan Cambodian Association, Facebook page
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