Daily chanting, puja and meditation
Everyday, if the monks are available, at 7:00 a.m. there is morning chanting, Buddha puja and meditation. At 8:00 p.m., during the DST months (March to October) there is evening chanting, gilanpasa puja and meditation. In the other months (November to February) the evening chanting, gilanpasa puja and meditation is at 7:00 p.m. All devotees and friends who wish to join us are welcome.
Weekly Vipassana Meditation
Every Wed there is guided sitting and walking meditation for beginners, intermediate and advanced meditators. Starts at 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Please refer to the events page for a complete listing of the meditation dates. If you are interested in intensive meditation retreats please refer to The Bhavana Society.
Dhamma school
Read about current Sunday School’s Calender view who will provide snacks on Sunday Schooldays Every other Sunday, except when there are other scheduled activities, there are dhamma classes and Sinhalese language classes for children of all ages. Teachings are provided in English and Sinhalese. Books and reading material are provided and the teachings are focused on the Jataka tales, the life of the Buddha and the Dhamma teachings. The children’s environment is not surrounded by the Dhamma and without teaching them they will not have much chance to learn the Dhamma. Bringing them to the Dhamma class is part of the parents responsibility to keep their children awaken to the Dhamma. Please refer to the events page for a complete listing of the Dhamma school dates.
Poya (Uposatha) Full moon Observance
Dhamma discussion
On Poya day there is a Dhamma discussion from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. focusing on the suttas from the Tipitaka. This provides a great opportunity to expand and deepen the understanding of the teachings of the Buddha.
Meditation Retreat
Special meditation retreats are organized from time to time. Please refer to our news page for forthcoming events.
Special Events
Sinhala new year, Wesak and Kathina are some of the special events at the Vihara. Please refer to our news page for more information on those events.
Other Activities
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