Lung-po visited
lay-devotees in Florida and perceived the lack of a Buddhist monastery in the
Central Florida area. After gaining approval from the late abbot of
Wat Sommanat Vihara,
Chaokhun Somdej Phra Wannarat Chop Thitadhammamahathera, he began fund raising in
Thailand. In 1993, three monks were sent with
Prakrupalad Sunnan (now Chaokhun Phra Vijitrdhammapani, the present abbot) to establish and further the development of Wat Florida Dhammaram. == External links ==