1. To Whom It May Concern :
The purpose of this letter is to provide you details of the Phra ……………….’s work history. I am the abbot of
Wat ………………., where Phra ………………. has served as a resident monk in excellent standing since
May15 , 2006.
ABOUT WAT PAH SAMRKKI OF KILLEEN
Wat Pah Samarkki of Killeen is a traditional Buddhist temple located on Killeen, Texas 76542. Its
constituency consists mainly of immigrants from Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, so the type of Buddhism
practiced here is Theravada, the dominant Buddhism of Southeast Asia. Theravada means “way of the elders,”
and it has existed in Asia for over 2,500 years. We trace our spiritual lineage all the way back to the Buddha,
who passed away in 2550 B.C. Three monks currently reside at Wat ……………., and approximately three
hundred lay people attend the temple for various religious services. These services include :
1. End of the year and New Year Festival
Organize and prepare the festival. The activities will include chanting, offerings, meditation and merit making.
2. Special Preaching on the topic of the Great Life of the Lord Buddha (Mahachart Preaching)
This is the most important for the Buddhist to observe this ritual consists of 13 sermons which will consist of the
previous life of the Lord Buddha when he was conceived in heaven. This doctrine called “Vessandonchadok” or
the Epic of Vessandon. Anyone who has heard of all 13 sermons, such person will go to heaven. This will take
a lot of time to prepare the sermon and skills to be preached.
The activities which is involved in these events :
- Lead the member to practice the 5 main doctrines.
- Pay respect to the Buddha.
- Preaching 13 sermons.
- Receive offerings from the members,
- Blessings

2. These yearly activities are in the month of February to the present.
1.Songkran Festival ( Thai New Year Festival)
This activity is the most important for the Thai members that will come to the temple for meditation and chants
and get blessings though offering, listening to the sermon, pay respect to the monks and to their elders. This
event will consist of Thai Beauty Pageant.
2.The first day of the Buddhist lent
The monks in Buddhism must enter lent for 3 months to retreat and study the Buddhist doctrine. If such
monk does not enter the Lent period, he will be dismissed from the temple and the event will happen from
July to October for period of 3 months.
3.The end of the Buddhist lent
This event will include an offering and listening to the sermon.
4.Kathin Ceremony (Robe offering)
After the monks enter 3 months of the Lent period, such monk needs to receive a new robe from the
member. If such monk exits Lent without receiving a new robe, such monk will be exited from the temple.
5.Loy Kratong Festival
This is the Thai event which happens in November which the Cambodian, Laos and all Asians will observe.
This event will include the floating flower baskets, offering, Noppamas Beauty Pageant. Then the members
will receive blessings from the monks.
6.Buddhist Sunday school during summer
Preparing all the teaching materials, applications, accept applications from students from the ages of 7-15
years old.
The summer school courses will consist of Thai Language, Thai Cultural and tradition and meditation. The
mention person will be involved on Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. 10 hours per week,
40 hours for the whole summer.
7.Wedding ceremony
Blessings and receive offering from the couples, this includes preaching and conducting Buddhist Tradition,
and basic doctrines to be one family.
8.Funeral Service
Prepare, consult, and comfort the families.
Lay people come to the monks, because monks have specialized knowledge of ritual performances as well as
training in Pali, the sacred language of Theravada Buddhism, similar to Latin in the old Roman Catholic
Church. The monks perform regular services on daily and annual bases and also perform special ceremonies
as needed. The temple is open to the laity seven days a week. Our gate is open from sun-up to approximately
10:00 P.M. though we are happy to open the gate for anyone who needs assistance at any time of the day or

3. night.
PHRA PASAD’S RECORD OF SERVICE TO WAT PAH SAMARKKI OF KILLEEN
The Phra…………… has an impeccable record of religious service at Wat ……………., and reports from his
previous abbots indicates that he was equally appreciated at the temples where he worked prior to his arrival in
Las Vegas. The Phra ……………’s responsibilities include :
Morning :
8:00 a.m.- Morning chants
8:45 a.m.- Meditation and Blessing
Afternoon :
8:00 p.m. - Evening chants
8:45 p.m. - Meditation and Blessing
The mentioned activities were performed from May 15, 2006 up to the present date.
Preaching during Buddhist Holy Day’s and Sunday
6:00 a.m. - Lead the members for chants.
6:30 a.m. - Meditation and Blessing
7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
8:00 a.m. - Give the 8 Doctrine to the members following the preaching and meditation
10:00 a.m.-End of Meditation
11:00 a.m. - Lunch
2:00 p.m. - Meditation and chants
3:00 p.m. - Rest
5:00 p.m. - Chants
6:00 p.m. - Meditation and Blessing
7:30 p.m. - Meditation and Blessing
9:00 p.m. - Rest
The meditation practice will be included walking and sitting. These activities will be observed and practiced on
Buddhist Holy Day’s and Sunday.
Daily duties at the temple

4. - Prepare food for the monks (Breakfast and Lunch)
- Clean the office, restroom, and other buildings
This part of the work was done between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., starting from May 15, 2006 up to the present
date.
In addition to these regular activities, The Phra……………. performs special rituals and ceremonies on an as-
needed basis seven days per week.
I would like to add that Phra ………….’s service is remarkable not only in terms of the number of hours but also
in terms of the quality of his work. He is extremely beloved by our entire community, including his fellow monks.
(Photographic documentation of work activities attached)
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The Kathin Ceremony marks the end of the Buddhist Lent period and is the major celebration.
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Kathin Ceremony is a time of presentation of new robes to the monks.
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Chanting and blessing
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Songkran Festival (Thai New Year Festival)
REMUNERATION
Since the Buddha strictly forbade monks from earning a salary, Wat …………….. does not provide financial
remuneration to the Phra………………. or any of its other monks-including myself. Our service is considered to
be of such value to the community that a regular salary would pale in comparison to the spiritual merit we
accrue for our congregation and the world in general. In exchange, the congregation - under the leadership of a
Board of Directors and in strict accordance with the temple’s by-laws-maintains a treasury from which the
temple’s general expenses are paid. These expense included food, shelter, utilities, and transportation for all
monks. In other word, the Phra …………… receives food, shelter, utilities, and transportation in lieu of cash
payment. His services are voluntary.
It is my sincere hope that the Phra……………’s application for a Permanent Resident Card (green card) will be
favorably met. He is an invaluable asset to our spiritual community and his presence here in the Unites States
is unqualifiedly beneficial. Please feel free to contact me if there is any more information I can provide you to
help you in your consideration.
Respectfully yours,
Venerable
Abbot of Wat pah Samarkki of Killeen