Welcome to CMM!

Chaiya Meditation Monastery

The Dhamma in the Desert Valley

CMM is a distinctive Buddhist monastery located nearby the Las Vegas Strip, Nevada, USA. Setting on approximately 3 acres, the monastery offers an ancient perspective on the practice of Theravada Buddhism in today's world.

The monastery welcomes people from every walk of life, religion, and belief to learn and practiceThe Art of Living and the way to be free from all sufferings, which is the definitive goal as taught by the Lord Buddha.

As the guidance of Vipassana meditation at CMM, Arjahn (the teacher) Chaiya encourages everyone who comes to Las Vegas visit the Temple to learn more about the Vipassana meditation. Especially, who sincerely want to study meditation but do not know how and where to go about it. Ajahn Chaiya also gives Dhamma lectures/talks on weekend. The lectures are provided in Thai, Burmese, and English. In addition, special guest speakers are invited each year to share their insight and knowledge of Buddhism. All of the services at the CMM are complimentary provided, Everyone's Welcome!!! Please download and fill out the Retreat application form to reserve your place in any retreat.

Daily Meditation Classes

  • 4:00 AM
  • 2:00 PM
  • 5:00 PM
  • Note that meditators are encouraged to continue their practice at all times by practising sitting or walking meditation during unstructured hours and personal time.

Monthly Meditation Retreats and Classes

  1. July
  2. Retreat Schedule Download
  3. August
  4. September

The Buddha Nature

Do Good and Be Good ; Not to do any evil, to cultivate good, to purify one's mind- this is the Teaching of the Buddhas.”