Chaiya Meditation Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in Las Vegas, Nevada, founded on December 4, 1995 by Ajahn Chaiya and his disciples. Set on approximately three acres, it serves Thai, Burmese, Lao, and American communities of all backgrounds while supporting a resident Sangha of fully ordained monks and nuns. The monastery offers intensive meditation, Dhamma talks, and Dhamma classes, with daily meditation sessions available free of charge both in person and virtually. Its mission is to present the Teachings of the Buddha in their original essence and to foster compassion, tolerance, kindness, and non-violence through community-oriented activities.