Wat Idahophoxaiyaraam

Wat Idahophoxaiyaraam Wat Idaho serves as a place of worship for Theravada Buddhists and as a largely Lao cultural center.

Our Buddhist temple Wat Idahophoxairaraam (or Wat Idaho) was founded by the Lao community in 2006, a legacy left to us by our grandparents and parents. Our temple is organized and operated exclusively as a non-profit charitable and religious organization as defined by the IRS code section 501 ( c)(3) since 2006. In addition, it is affiliated with the Lao-American Buddhist Sangha Council. Wat Idaho

phoxaiyaraam is located at 4812 Howard lane in Nampa, the 2nd most-populous city in Idaho, at a distance of about 20 miles west of Boise, Idaho’s state capital. Before the temple’s creation, the Lao community relied on the religious services of the Buddhist temple in Salt Lake City, UT. Therefore, there was a need to build a local house of worship which is within reach to Idahoans and which will provide immediate religious assistance in the event of urgent need of monks. The congregation consists mainly of immigrants from Southeastern Asian countries, where Theravada Buddhism is prominent. Theravada means “the way of the Elders” and it has existed for over 2,500 years. We trace our lineage all the way back to Buddha, who passed away in 550 B.C. Wat Idaho’s earnings mainly come from donations collected during the monthly Buddhist holidays which support general operational expenses. We continue to seek other funding sources such as grants and in-kind donations to support operations and viability.

03/29/2026
Fundraising party this Friday! Come out and enjoy the fun! 🎃🍂💃🏻🕺🏻💛
10/29/2025

Fundraising party this Friday! Come out and enjoy the fun! 🎃🍂💃🏻🕺🏻💛

02/10/2025

Offering food to monk

In total for the Kathina Ceremony on October 20, 2024 we recieved $32,159 for this year.. 🙏🙏🙏Thank you everyone for came...
10/22/2024

In total for the Kathina Ceremony on October 20, 2024 we recieved $32,159 for this year.. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you everyone for came to join with us and support 🙏🙏🙏 The lucky draw tree 200 tickets were sold out and Ruffle sold 70 tickets !! Everybody are so happy .. Food , dessert and drink were gone.. also the good entertainment by Bounmee & friens🙏🙏🙏

Kathina Ceremony is on October 20, 2024 … please come in to join with us 🙏🙏🙏9.59 am. to 2 pm.
10/10/2024

Kathina Ceremony is on October 20, 2024 … please come in to join with us 🙏🙏🙏9.59 am. to 2 pm.

See you this Saturday for the Rocket Festival at Wat Idaho! 🙌🙏💛
06/14/2024

See you this Saturday for the Rocket Festival at Wat Idaho! 🙌🙏💛

See you on Saturday to celebrate Lao New Years!! The weather is going to be warm please remember to dress modestly and c...
05/06/2024

See you on Saturday to celebrate Lao New Years!! The weather is going to be warm please remember to dress modestly and carpool if you can. We'll have dance performances, food drinks, live music and raffles. Thank you 🙏❤️🎉

Save the date! See you at Lao New Year's everyone! Sok dii pi Mai!! ❤️❤️👍
04/20/2024

Save the date! See you at Lao New Year's everyone! Sok dii pi Mai!! ❤️❤️👍

Address

4812 Howard Lane
Nampa, ID
83687

Telephone

+12088091858

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