This is the first Thai temple I have ever gone to in NC. The head monk was very nice and very knowledgeable. We were there for about 2 – 3 hrs and he taught me and my bf a lot about how to, what to believe, and what to follow and forgiveness. The temple itself in my opinion needs some renovate. When i went it was pour down rain, and the area around the temple was flooding. We donated some money but I wish and hope other people would learn or find out about this temple more and help with the donation so they can renovate the area around the temple. Overall I like it and will def go back as often as I could possible do. It is about 2 and a half hour from Raleigh nc.