Thursday, December 29, 2011

Meditation at Katoomba Buddhist Temple

Introduction to Meditation at the Australian Buddhist Vihara.


Please phone 02 - 47821317

Monday, August 15, 2011

Katina Pinkama - Paramitha Buddhist Vihara

Katina Pinkama

The temple has organised the 2011 Katina Pinkama to be held on the 01st November at the temple premises.

Address:181 Paynes Road,Rockbank  VIC 3335,Australia
MelWay Ref:344 D6
Telephone: 03 9747 1902
Email:paramithatemple@hotmail.com

Hoppers Night - Paramitha Buddhist Vihara

This year’s Hoppers night will be held on 20th August 2011 at St Bernadette Hall,
21, Cooke Ave,
Sunshine North, VIC

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara - Canberra

During this rainy season (vassana) resident Ven theros will conduct weekly Buddha pooja and Dhamma Sermon sessions on every Saturday evening.

Program during vass season as below

Thursday 14th July 2011 at 6:00pm  - Vas retreat invitation

Saturday 16th July 2011 at 6:30pm  - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 23rd July 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 30th July 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 6th August 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 13th August 2011 at 6:30pm  - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 20th August 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 27th August 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 3rd September 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 10th September 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 17th September 2011 at 6:30pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 24th September 2011 at 6:30pm -Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 1st October 2011 at 7:00pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 8th October 2011 at 7:00pm -Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 15th October 2011 at 7:00pm - Buddha Pooja and Dhamma sermon

Saturday 22nd October 2011 at 7:30pm -Pirith chanting

Sunday 23rd October 2011 at 10:30am - Katina cheewara poojawa

Saturday 30th October 2011 at 7:00pm - Katina Anisansa dhamma sermon

All are welcome to participate these meritorious events.

Contact us
Location:
30, Jenke Circuit
Kambah 2902
Australia
Postal Address:
Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association
30, Jenke Circuit
Kambah
ACT 2902
Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6296 2503
e-Mail: info@slbvc.org

Keysborough Temple - BINARA full moon day dhamma sermon

SEPTEMBER - Sunday 11th, 8.00pm Buddhist event

Monthly Dhamma Sermon programme - BINARA full moon day dhamma sermon by Ven. Akaravita Sangananda Thero at Dandenong Dahammadeepa Meditation Centre at 43 Hemming Street, Dandenong. Organised by the Sadaham Foundation of Australia. Also broadcast on Sadaham Handa Buddhist Sinhalese Radio Programme on FM 97.1 every Thursday - 6.00am to 7.00am.

Contact: Temple 9794 9492, Sadaham Foundation 9799 6308

Keysborough Temple - Vas-Bana 2011 series

JULY - Saturday 23rd, 8.00pm

The first Dhamma Talk of the Vas-Bana 2011 series. This talk will be delivered by Ven. Naotunne Vijitha Nayake Thero. Please participate with your family and friends during this Vas season. Contact the Temple for more details. Dhamma Sarana Temple, 329 Greens Road, Keysborough (Melway 94 G2).

Contact: Temple 9769 0872

Dandenong Dahammadeepa Meditation Centre - Monthly Dhamma Sermon programme

AUGUST - Saturday 13th, 8.00pm

Monthly Dhamma Sermon programme - NIKINI full moon day dhamma sermon by Ven. Akaravita Sangananda Thero at Dandenong Dahammadeepa Meditation Centre at 43 Hemming Street, Dandenong. Organised by the Sadaham Foundation of Australia.

Also broadcast on Sadaham Handa Buddhist Sinhalese Radio Programme on FM 97.1 every Thursday - 6.00am to 7.00am.

Contact: Temple 9794 9492, Sadaham Foundation 9799 6308

Lankarama - Sydney Dharmasala construction

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Vesak 2011 - Mahamevnawa - Melbourne

Source:http://mahamevnawamelbourne.blogspot.com/

Saturday, May 21, 2011

Melbourne prelate completes 35 years of ordination

The Sakayamuni Sambuddha Vihara in Berwick, Melbourne provides religious guidance to over 3000 Sri Lankan Buddhists living in the neighbourhood while disseminating Dhamma through a well established Dhamma school, in which over 200 pupils are enrolled at present.

There is also a Buddhist youth group that meets once a month conducting discussions on the Dhamma and learn meditation practices. The graduates from the Dhamma school join the Youth Group to continue with their Buddhist education and spiritual development.

Ven Wimalananda Thera and the late Ven Soma Maha Thera


The temple has witnessed a progressive growth under the patronage of the chief incumbent Ven Digamadulle Wimalananda Thera.

At present the temple is one of the most active centres among the Sri Lankan Buddhists domiciled in Victoria. Following the guidance imparted by late Ven Soma Maha Thera, the Thera actively participates in the Victorian Buddhist Council, an umbrella organisation for all Buddhist traditions in Victoria. Ven Wimalananda Thera completes 35 years of higher ordination having entered the Sasana in January 1976.

He received his higher ordination in 1978 and studied the Dhamma under the tutelage of the Most Ven Madihe Pannaseeha Maha Nayake Thera and the Most Ven Ampitiye Rahula Maha Thera at the Siri Vajiragnana Bhikkhu Training Centre, Maharagama.

Source:http://www.sundayobserver.lk/2011/05/22/new41.asp

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Vesak 2011 and Dansala - Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara

Time
22 May · 08:00 - 21:00

Location
Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara
13,brookside road,
Athelstone, South Australia, Australia


More info
8.00 am - 5.00 pm S - pecial Vesak Sil programme
5.00 pm - 6.00 pm  - Vesak Lantern competition
6.00 pm - 7.00 pm  - Budda Pooja and Dhamma Desana
8.00 pm - 9.00 pm - Dansala

Source:adelaidebuddhistvihara.org.a

Sunday, May 15, 2011

Invitation to UN Vesak Celebrations on 21 May 2011- Join in the Victorian Buddhist Community’s commemoration of Vesak 2011

2,600 years ago the Bodhisattva Siddhartha sat in meditation under the Bodhi tree in India to win enlightenment for himself and all beings. As we commemorate the 2600th year of Buddha’s enlightenment Victorian Buddhists from many traditions and communities will join together in an exciting program that is the Victorian Observance of the United Nations Day of Vesak 2011.
The United Nations Victorian Day of Vesak 2011 will be held on Saturday the 21st of May 2011 in the heart of the City of Melbourne at the Melbourne Town Hall. This year’s program includes the Vesak parade led by the Sangha from the State Library of Victoria to the Melbourne Town Hall, a Dhamma talk, an original musical stage performance and many other interactive activities. Please find the event programme attached.
Together with your temples support, the Organising Committee aims to provide a unique Buddhist event of local, national and international significance offering vast blessings and benefit for Victoria, Australia and all beings.
Event Details
Date:     Saturday 21 May 2011
Vesak Procession from the State Library of Victoria to Melbourne Town Hall
Assemble at the State Library of Victoria  from 1.45pm, Parade starts 2.00pm
We encourage your participation in the parade.  For more information and to confirm your temples attendance, please contact Ranjith Soysa on ranbourne@gmail.com /ph: 97957143
Melbourne Town Hall Event
Venue:  Melbourne Town Hall, Swanston Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Starts : 3.00pm to 5.30pm
For updates on the event, please visit the official website : www.unvesak.org

Vesak 2011 Celebrations - Berwick temple - Melbourne

Vesak 2011 at Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara, 125 Homestead Rd, Berwick (Melway's 130 J2) on 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd May 6:30pm - 10:30pm including:

  Sacred relics display
  Vesak lanterns and special pahan pujava
  Hoppers and other stalls

All are welcome. All enquiries call 9702 6275.

More info:http://www.vihara.org.au/t7/

Friday, April 29, 2011

Mahamevnawa Dhamma Program - Sunday 1st May 2011 - Canberra Temple

Special Sila Bhavana Sadaham Program to Celebrate 2600 Sri Sambuddha Jayanthiya Vesak Poya

The monthly Dhamma program in Canberra conducted by the Pinwath Swameen Wahanse from Mahamevnawa Asapuwa. This program includes two Dhamma Sermons, Guided Meditation sessions and a question and answer session for you to ask Dhamma questions from the Ven Bhanthe.
We invite you to come for the Dhamma program and participate in the meritorious activities at your convenience. The Morning Dhamma Sermon will be held at 7.30 am and the Afternoon Dhamma Sermon will be held at 1.00 pm. This is a rare opportunity for all of us to listen to the Sri Saddharmaya.
Program Details:
6:00am - 6:45am Observance of Ata Sil and Buddha Wandanawa
6:45am - 7:30am Breakfast Break**
7:30am - 9:30am Observance of Ata Sil and Dhamma Sermon
9:30am - 9:45am Morning Tea Break
9.45am - 10:45am Meditation Session
10:45am - 11:00am Sambuddha Puja


11:00am - 12:30pm Lunch Break**


12:30pm - 1:00pm Chanting Dhamma Sutta
1:00pm - 2:30pm Dhamma Sermon
2:30pm - 3:00pm Meditation Session
3:00pm - 3:15pm Afternoon Tea
3:15pm - 3:45pm Dhamma Discussion
3:45pm – 4:00pm Blessings by the Sangha and end of Sil program

** Breakfast and Lunch will be provided to all participants

Contacts
Location:30, Jenke Circuit,Kambah 2902.Australia

Postal Address: Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association
30, Jenke Circuit,Kambah,ACT 2902,Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6296 2503
e-Mail: info@slbvc.org 

Wesak day celebrations 2011 - Canberra Temple

Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association of Canberra will be Celebrate Wesak at the Kambah Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara on Saturday 7 May 2010.

Wesak day program start at 5:30 pm and will be consist of Colourful Thorana, Wesak Lantern display, Aloka Puja, Wesak drama by Dhamma and Sinhala Language School children and Bhakthi gee singing by several groups.

Sri Lankan food will be available for sale at the event.

Wesak poya Sil Program will be held on 15th May 2011 from 8:30am to 3:00pm at Kambah Vihara complex.

Contacts
Location:30, Jenke Circuit,Kambah 2902.Australia

Postal Address: Australia Sri Lanka Buddhist Association
30, Jenke Circuit,Kambah,ACT 2902,Australia

Telephone: +61 2 6296 2503
e-Mail: info@slbvc.org

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Goodna Temple - Curry Night

Source:http://www.bvoqld.org

Curry Night - Fund Raising Event

When:26.03.2011 - 26.03.2011
Where:Goodna Temple - Goodna

15th Anniversary celebrations - Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara - ACT

Source::http://slbvc.org/


ASLBA is celebrating 15th Anniversary of temple's ceremonially opening on 26th Saturday March 2011.

Ven Kotapola Upali thera and Ven Vaduradeniye Somissara thera will conduct a special dhamm desana followed by pirith chanting.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Schofields Temple -NSW- Event Calender -2011

Full Day Meditation Retreat  8:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Feb 12, Mar 12, Apr 09, May 07, Jun 11
July 23, Aug 27, Sep 24, Oct 22, Nov 26 Dec 24

Budda Vandana, Pirith Chanting and Meditation
week days at 8:00 PM, weekends at 6:30 PM
except on sil days.
Youth Sil May 14, Vesak Sil May 15,
Poson Sil June 19
Vas Aradhana Jul 10, Katina Oct 15

Founders’ Day Sep 11, Food Fairs: Feb 26 Aug 20

Sinhala New Year
13 April, religious ceremony Sun 6:30 am,6:30 pm

SLBVA AGM Sep 17

Parramatta / Lankarama Dhamma School days
Jan 30, Feb 13,27 Mar 13,27 May 08,22, Jun 05,19
Jul 24 Aug 07,21 Sep 04,18, Oct 23,
Nov 06,20 Dec 04,18

Minto / Blacktown Dhamma School days
Feb 06,20 Mar 06,20 Apr 03 May 01,15,29 Jun 12,26 Jul 31 Aug 14,28 Sep 11 Oct 16,30
Nov 13,27 Dec 11

SLBVA committee meeting is on the first Friday of
every month at 8:45 PM at Lankarama
Special Dhama sermon
every first Sunday of the month at 6:30 PM

More at :http://www.lankarama.com.au/documents/Lankarama%202011%20Calendar%20Final.pdf

Saturday, March 12, 2011

Sri Lanka Dhamma Vihara Association of Canberra (SLDVAC)

Address:No.379 Gunghalin Drive, Gunghalin, ACT 2912
Phone:(02) 6166 2604

Email of Resident Bhante :
info@dhammavihara.org.au

Religious activities:
•Offering of alms giving (breakfast and lunch) including the evening 'Puja' to the Lord Buddha and resident Thero (incumbent monk) and reciting of Sutras', daily thrice a day;
•Conduct and organise three full-moon day' (which are called Poya Days) anniversary programs (Vesak, Poson and Katina) that are important for Buddhist and other monthly full-moon day religious (Sill) programmes from 8:00 am to 4:00 p.m. for adults in the temple;
•Conduct annual Sil program from 9:00 am to 1:00 p.m. for children in the temple; and
•Participate in special religious events in temples/houses of Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia and interstate temples of Sri Lanka.

More info:http://www.dhammavihara.org.au

Friday, February 18, 2011

Buddhist Vihara of Queensland - Goodna Temple

The Buddhist Vihara of Queensland is situated on 2.5 acres of bush-land setting in Goodna on an elevated land. Its native vegetation along with ample wild life creates serene and calm surroundings, with the stone Buddha statue in meditation posture in front of the main building. The main building houses the shrine room with a beautiful Buddha statue, monks quarters. Disability access is from the back of the building. Toilet facilities for the visiting public are located at the ground floor area. The place can easily accommodate 500 visitors during a major festival. The veranda around the upper floor of the building provides ample space for a quiet sitting for meditation.

Visitors from all walks of life and religious beliefs are welcome to visit the temple. All the residents in the immediate neighbourhood consider the temple as a valuable addition to the forest setting of the area. They all appreciate the harmless, non-invasive and peaceful life of the monks and the devotees. It recommended that one should visit the temple just to experience the ambiance of the place.

Sensible attire with white or lighter colours is welcome. While at the temple, speak little and act in a disciplined manner.

Silence is the key thing for the cultivation of mind.

 Source:http://www.bvoqld.org/temple/

Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Special Dhamma Sermon at Kambah Buddhist temple - ACT

Special Dhamma sermons by visiting monk Ven. Thalpavila Kusalagnana Thero will be at the Kambah Buddhist temple at 7.00pm on Saturday  29th January 2011.
Ven. Thalpavila Kusalagnana Thero is Chief Incumbent of the Hamburg Buddhist Vihara, Germany and visiting Australia for a short period.
We cordially invite everyone to this event.

Source:www.slbvc.org