Khoeun Pang, 70, is the head monk of Long Beachs oldest Cambodian Buddhist temple. Six of the temple’s seven current monks are at odds with the temple’s board over the temple’s administration. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Wat Khmer Vipassanaram was founded in 1985 by Khmer Rouge survivors. The dispute over the temple’s administration has divided Long Beach’s Cambodian community. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
Mien Phou Mork, right, the abbot of Wat Vipassanaram, joins Khoeun Pang in prayer at the temple. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
A judge’s decision next month is expected to decide who controls the temple. (Luis Sinco / Los Angeles Times)
