History shows various ways by which migrant civilization re- establish their cultural roots and values in their new lands. Establishment of a temple, almost as soon as they settle down in the new land is a practice evident in Asia by such groups. About two decades ago, in Sri Lanka, this was seen when residents of certain villages were forced to move into new areas to pave the way for the Mahaveli scheme. Even before they could complete setting up their homes and agricultural plots, they were seen setting up, even in a small way, a place of worship-a temple. The practice of immigrants to USA, especially from Asia, has not been any different. As they settled down in their new country, Indian, Thai, Cambodian, Chinese Middle Eastern and other communities all took to the task of setting up one or more temples of their religious faith. Such projects are motivated by the immigrant groups’ need to continue their traditional religious practices and to provide their children with an environment close to their religious and cultural heritage. This need for the Sri Lankan community in the Los Angeles area was fulfilled by the establishment in 1973, of the Sri Lanka-America Buddha Dhamma Society.