Wat Lao Buddha Phothisaram Inc — Attraction in Forest Park

Randomly decided to go check this place out and it’s definitely a quick spot to enjoy just for a couple of minutes. It’s pretty run down and not really maintained. I did come across the big black dog that had been mentioned in the comments below, but I didn’t bother him/her and it never bothered me. It did come up behind me at one point to smell me, while I was taking a pic, but I just ignored it and kept walking. There were two gentleman painting and working on an area but didn’t once ask if we needed help or interact with us. I walked around the entire building twice and passed them multiple times. It’s a pretty small area to check out, but wouldn’t recommend anyone to go out of their way to see it. Overall a nice place to check out if you are passing by, but not worth going out of your way to see it. No admission to check out the outside area, the inside was locked. Just parked somewhere on the side of the road up, since we didn’t really notice any designated parking area. There was a rundown area on the back, seemed to host gatherings or something of that nature. If you do decide to stop by, you will only be there less than 10-15mins. There is nothing to do but walk around it one time and take a couple of pictures. I’m uploading a quick video (timelapse) so everyone can see what there is to see and...

We saw the temple from the interstate, and turned back to get a closer look. They had a welcome sign at the beginning of the drive inviting everyone in to enjoy the serenity. It was so much better than we thought! BEAUTIFUL altars to love ones passed, beautiful designs on the temple. It is a sight of awe, if you've never experienced that setting. We'll worth a visit. Im unsure of the doors being locked or not as we didn't even think to try them. It seemed disrespectful enough to be walking around in our shoes and uncleansed. 🫣🙃 We took some STUNNING photos of the temple and enjoyed the beauty of an uncharted (for us) religion and culture. There was someone i believe to be in prayer when we arrived. We did not notice until we walked the whole exterior!!!!! I feel so bad for...

I have been trying to get to this wonderful place for a while now, and on my birthday, I was finally able to get here, and share such a beautiful a peaceful experience here..I went just this past Monday,on my birthday, and it's quite lovely and beautiful.. There's some more work and up keep needed, but the entire experience left me with a better peace of mind, than I came with..This place is open to the public and it's preferred that you can leave a small donation to help in restoration for this wonderful place, and yes there's even a lovely dog to welcome you on the way in and out as well, but I do believe that the pictures that I am going to share also gives you an idea, for such a place as well, please make this a small chapter of your life, as a must do...thank you so...