was established in New York on
August 19, 1981 for Burmese cultural preservation in America. The association has founded
a temple in New York and a retreat center in New Jersey where religious and social
activities are occasionally held. The main activities are Waso ceremony held in July,
Kahtina ceremony in November, New Year celebration in January, Htamane Pwe Daw in March,
the Buddha Day Ceremony and Burmese New Year festival in May.
The Universal Peace Buddha Temple of
New York
619 Bergen Street Brooklyn, NY 11238
Tel / Fax: (718) 622-8019
The Mahasi Retreat Center
63 Gordon's Corner Road Manalapan, NJ 07726
Telephone: (732) 792-1484
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