CONTACT
1301 19th St, Des Moines
Head monk: Ven. Eang Muon Op eangmuonop@gmail.com
Website for Angkor Wat Friendship Association: https://www.facebook.com/p/Angkor-Wat-Friendship-Association-Inc-100064592026402
ETIQUETTE
Remove shoes
Do not point outstretched legs (soles of feet) at sacred objects or people
Dress modestly
STUDENT TESTIMONIAL
By: Natasia
History:
The initial members of this community were refugees that came to Iowa from Cambodia as a matter of survival. The members consisted of people living at a very basic level in society. The Angor Wat Friendship Association was incorporated in the 1970s, and monks were later brought over from Cambodia . Eventually the community purchased their building at their present location, titling it the Cambodian Buddhist Society.
Distinctive Qualities:
Wat Iowaram, the original name of the Angkor Wat Friendship Association, was the first Theravada Buddhist temple in Iowa.
Practices/Services:
The community currently practices Tak Bat once a month in the monk’s home (since the temple is in disrepair).
Branch:
This community practices Theravada Buddhism.