Source:http://mahamevnawamelbourne.blogspot.com/
Sunday, May 22, 2011
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.
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
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
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
Sacred relics display Vesak lanterns and special pahan pujava Hoppers and other stallsAll 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
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
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