East Lodge, Queen's Road, Aberdeen, AB15 6YX
+44 1224 311911
info@thaibuddharam.org.uk

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The Temple

Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre is a Buddhist Temple established in 2012. Our aim is to promote original teachings of Buddhism which encourage self-awareness, compassion, and a balanced perspective, contributing to improved mental health. 

Cultural Centre

The Temple serves as a charitable organisation while also promoting Thai culture and celebrating the diversity of customs.
We regularly organiหe Thai traditional ceremonies on auspicious dates to promote and uphold traditional customs within the Thai communities in Scotland. 

Community

The Thai Buddharam temple & Cultural Centre is managed by dedicated Thai and local volunteers, with resident monks embodying the essence of the religion.  Also the Thai community and laypeople support the activites of the Temple.

About The Temple

Thai Buddhist Temple in Aberdeen 

The Thai Buddharam Temple & Cultural Centre was established in 2012 by Thai communities from Aberdeen and Shires.

Our Temple is dedicated to promoting the original teachings of Buddhism and preserving the rich heritage of traditional Thai ceremonies. We share the timeless wisdom of the Buddha, encouraging compassion, mindfulness, and inner peace.

Through Buddhist teachings, religious ceremonies and cultural activities, we offer a welcoming space for everyone to learn, practise and experience Buddhist values and Thai traditions.

We warmly welcome people of all backgrounds and faiths to visit, participate and become part of our community.

The Temple is located at East Lodge, Queen’s Road, Aberdeen, our Temple is approximately 15 minutes from the city centre. 

A few things you can support us

The temple provide services to communities including worship, meditation, traditional events and foodbank.
In order to keep the services running you could help us with donations or shopping via Easyfundraising website

Easyfundraising for The Temple

If you often shop online, you could help raise funds for the Temple by shopping through the easyfundraisin website. 

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We need your help. Can you spare £2 per month?

With running costs increasing annually we need your help to continue to maintain the servicesd of the temple by setting up a direct debit just £2 a month.

Support the temple

Dates for your diary:

Krathina Ceremony
The Copthorne Hotel | Aberdeen| Sunday 15th May 2026  
from 10 am – 15 pm



What is on the day programme?

# Krathina Ceremony | A Celebration of Giving and Gratitude

# The Kathina Ceremony is a sacred Buddhist tradition marking the end of the three-month Buddhist Lent. It is a time for the community to come together to offer robes and essential items to monks, expressing generosity, gratitude and devotion while celebrating the values of compassion, unity and selfless giving.

# Rong Than (authentic Thai foods and desserts at lunchtime on a small donation basis)

# A variety of food stalls offering authentic Thai cuisine, and Thai merchandise stalls.