Wat Phrayortkeo Dhammayanaram Lao Buddhist Temple

According to tradition, the eyes of Buddha should always face the northeast. For this reason, the main entry of Wat Prayortkeo Dhammayanaram is on the east at the back of the temple, rather than facing the road. Consecrated in 1993, the building emulates the traditional architectural style of the "Golden City temple" in Laos. Lao-born people began arriving in Australia in 1975, mainly as refugees.
The Wat Phrayortkeo Temple enters the stream of practice in the Theravada tradition. The temple is a Buddhist centre offering a peaceful refuge and environment for self-awareness. This temple was set up by the Lao community who came to Australia as refugees in early 1976 after the Communists took over Laos. The Lao Community and the lay people set up a centre. Once every month, especially during the full moon day, there is a Buddhist ceremony of Alms-giving. It is a time when all Buddhists and non-Buddhists are welcome to take part. If you want a glimpse of our Lao culture, art, customs and traditions, why not pay a visit to the Temple.