Watt Munisotaram
| Watt Munisotaram | |
|---|---|
| Khmer name | — |
| Common name | MCBS |
| Type | religious |
| Focus areas | Theravada Buddhism; Khmer religious services; cultural hub |
| Location | Empire, Minnesota, USA |
| Address | 2925 220th Street East, Empire, MN 55024 |
| Founded | 1982 |
| EIN (US only) | — |
| Website | https://www.wattmunisotaram.org |
| Contact | — |
| Languages | — |
| Status | active |
| Last verified | 2026-09-16 by WikiSysop |
| Sources | |
| — | |
Overview
Watt Munisotaram is a Cambodian Buddhist temple in Empire, Minnesota, administered by the Minnesota Cambodian Buddhist Society, Inc. (MCBS). MCBS was established in 1982 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Watt Munisotaram is one of the largest Cambodian temples in the United States. Verified via the organization's own website in September 2026. Note: the seed record placed the temple in Hampton, MN 55031; the current verified address is Empire, MN 55024. (Empire and Hampton are adjacent townships in Dakota County.)