Wat Phrasriratanamahadhatu, a Theravada Buddhist temple, was founded in 1992 under the religious law of the state of Illinois by the Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and other cities in Illinois and nearby states under the leadership of Venerable Ratana Thongkrajai. The temple is located at 4735 N. Magnolia Ave. Chicago, IL 60640.
Objectives of the temple are as follows :
To propagate and promote the teachings of the Buddha.
To fulfill the spiritual needs of the Buddhists and other groups of people.
To assist and promote educational and cultural activities in Thai, Laotian and Cambodian communities in Chicago and surrounding areas
To organize religious ceremonies and activities.
