Thai Buddhist Temple In The Bronx Has Distinct Honor Of Being First In The US

Wat Buddhayaram, a Thai Buddhist temple founded in 1965 as a study center was the first ever established in the United States. Most would think that the Bronx would be the last place to find one but that’s exactly the kind of hidden treasure we have here. Read more in the New York Daily News.

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Ed García Conde

Ed García Conde is a life-long Bronxite who spends his time documenting the people, places, and things that make the borough a special place in the hopes of dispelling the negative stereotypes associated with The Bronx. His writings are often cited by mainstream media and is often consulted for his expertise on the borough's rich history.