Thai Buddhist Temple of Las Vegas - Las Vegas, Nevada
N 36° 13.458 W 115° 10.811
11S E 663558 N 4010362
Located at 2959 W Gowan Road in North Las Vegas.
Waymark Code: WM4Z3J
Location: Nevada, United States
Date Posted: 10/16/2008
Views: 48
"Las Vegas, also known as, "Sin City" is home to an incredibly high 35 Buddhist Dharma groups. The 2008 population of the Greater Las Vegas area, which includes all areas of Clark County is 2.1 million. This puts Las Vegas at a ratio of one Dharma group for every 60,000 residents. The typical American city has about one Dharma group for every 200,000 residents.
Why is Las Vegas so open to Buddha-Dharma?
One reason could be that there is no "sin" in Buddhism. Gambling, per se, and other Las Vegas activities are not forbidden in Buddhism. The Buddha's teachings assist us in overcoming greed and attachments to things such as ego and extreme viewpoints. Addictions are to be avoided of any kind. While it is certainly possible to become addicted to gambling, it can be just as easy to become addicted to many other things, including compulsive behaviors and viewpoints."
Open to visitors?: Yes
Statue of the Buddha present?: Yes
Related Website: [Web Link]
Photography Permitted Inside?: Not listed
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Photos of the shrine are strongly encouraged when permitted otherwise please refrain from taking pictures inside and in any case, generally have respect for the religious nature of the site.