Organizations

Quinta do Pinhal
Ericeira
http://sumedharama.pt

Esta Comunidade Religiosa (Sangha) sem fins lucrativos, instituí-se a convite de leigos portugueses, com o aval do Conselho Geral dos Monges Séniores das Comunidades Monásticas Reconhecidas, da Tradição da Floresta da Tailândia da Linha de Ajahn Chah, com o intuito de estabelecer um Mosteiro da Tradição em Portugal, tendo, para esse efeito, indigitado os dois monges subscritores dos Estatutos da Comunidade.

Os monges convidados para liderarem este movimento, seguem o treino tradicional das Escrituras Budistas (Vinaya) na linha da Tradição Tailandesa da Floresta do mosteiro Wat Nong Pah Pong, que foi fundado por Ajahn Chah. Esta tradição foi trazida para fora da Tailândia por Ajahn Sumedho e outros discípulos ocidentais. O contacto que as pessoas estabelecem com a comunidade monástica, permitirá cultivar a generosidade, a virtude e a sabedoria tanto nas pessoas como na sociedade em geral. Assim se poderão os seres libertar.

A vida monástica mendicante depende da boa vontade das pessoas para as necessidades materiais. A partir de Julho de 2012 os monges começaram a viver em Lisboa. A médio e longo prazo estamos à procura de um lugar mais apropriado como mosteiro, com espaço para monges viverem e pessoas poderem visitar o mosteiro por períodos de tempo curtos e longos.

Pansiyagama
http://www.nauyana.org/

Na Uyana Aranya (‘Ironwood Grove Forest Monastery’) is one of the oldest Buddhist forest monasteries in Sri Lanka, dating back to the time of King Uttiya (3rd Century BCE).

The modern revival of this ancient monastery during the past few decades has seen its emergence as one of the main meditation centres in the country. Today it is again a home to a thriving community of monastic and lay Buddhist practitioners.

 

At a glance:

• More than 5000 acres in land area;

• Residence to about 100 monks and 30 lay practitioners;

• Follows the Pa-Auk Meditation System;

• Strict adherence to Vinaya (Buddhist Monastic Discipline) and the Theravāda tradition;

 

• Dhammika Ashramaya is a separate nunnery affiliated with Na Uyana for female practitioners.

See also: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Na_Uyana_Aranya

 

 

 

Mawlamyine
Mon State
http://www.paaukforestmonastery.org/index.htm

Pa-Auk Forest Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the Theravāda tradition, with emphasis on the teaching and practice of both Samatha (tranquility) and Vipassana (insight) meditation. Situated in a forest along the Taung Nyo Mountain range in Mon State, Myanmar, the monastery provides a conducive setting for the practice of long-term, intensive meditation. Presently, there are over 100 foreign meditators, originating from over 20 countries, residing in the monastery.

Ipoh
Perak
http://www.sukhavana.org

Sukhavana Meditation Monastery is a Buddhist monastery in the Theravada Thai Forest Tradition inspired by Venerable Ajahn Mun Bhuridatta and Venerable Ajahn Chah. It is located in the Bercham Cave, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia.

Sukhavana means "The Mountain Of Happiness " in Pāli, the scriptural language of the ancient Buddhist Canon. Its current abbot is Ajahn Thongbai who's ordained by Luang Por Gunha Sukhagamo.

Sukhavana Meditation Monastery provides opportunity for lay people to practise Buddhist teachings, to develop virtue, generosity, to observe the 5 or 8 precepts, to practice meditation for individual development in the Noble Eightfold Path of Right View, Right Intention, Right Speech, Right Action, Right Livelihood, Right Effort, Right Mindfulness, Right Concentration.

It also provides opportunity to propagate the Buddha Dhamma to society and to take care of the Sangha community.

Monaghan
http://www.samatha.org/what-we-offer/classes/monaghan

    Samatha meditation involves mindfulness of breathing. Paying attention to the breath ecourages the mind to calm and still. Stillness brings wellbeing and understanding.

The Monaghan group meets at Corcaghan Community Centre most Mondays at 7.00 pm. The group is open to anyone who wants to come along at any time.

There is no charge for teaching but a donation towards cost of room hire is appreciated.

Woodstock
IL
http://www.bluelotustemple.org/

Our mission is to promote individual peace of mind, compassion for all beings, spiritual growth, and an ethical way of life based on Buddhist principles.

Through loving kindness meditation and the development of mindfulness, we strive to enlighten individuals as to the cause of suffering, the path leading to the cessation of suffering, and an understanding of the true nature of our existence.

Darmstadt
http://www.dbhv.de/Meditation/meditation.shtml

Der Meditationskreis der DBHV möchte die 2500-jährige Meditationstradition des Theravada-Buddhismus praktizieren und fortsetzen.

Kendal
http://buddhistgroupofkendal.co.uk/

Holds monthly open meetings.

Barn Tard
http://www.luangta.eu/site/about.php

Wat Pa Ban Tat was set up by a famous Thai meditation bhikkhu called Venerable Ajahn Maha Bua.

Barming
http://www.alokabodhi.org.uk

The group essentially practices Theravada Buddhism and receives regular support and visits from Sangha members of the Amaravati and Chithurst monasteries of the Thai Forest Tradition.

Nakhonpathom
http://www.thaibhikkhunis.org/eng2014/

Wat Songdhammakalyani, which means the temple of women who uphold dhamma, was built in 1960 by Ven. Bhikkhuni Ta Tao Fa Tzu (formerly known as Voramai Kabilsingh). Bhikkhuni pioneer, Ven. Bhikkhuni Dhammananda, is the present abbot of Songdhammakalyani Temple.

 

Sriracha
http://www.dhamma.com/map/

Wat Suansantidham is located in Sriracha, Chonburi province, about 100 km from central Bangkok… roughly an hour drive. The temple can be reached by car or by free shuttles sponsored by Luangpor Pramote’s followers to make it more convenient as, unfortunately, there is no public transportation that directly reaches the temple. Please scroll further below at the end of this page for the shuttle details and contact persons. These shuttles are only available when a sermon is scheduled at Wat Suansantidham.

Luangpor Pramote’s teachings at the temple are only in Thai. Please see the calendar for his teaching schedule. Volunteer translators can provide live English translations of Luangpor Pramote’s Dhamma talks on the second Saturday of every month, and provide assistance in English afterward. This is by appointment only.

Medemciems
http://www.vihara.lv/

Мы создаем благоприятную здоровую атмосферу для изучения медитации и всевозможных экспериментов с практикой Дхаммы.

Purmerend
Noord-Holland
http://www.watmetta.nl

Thai Buddhist temple.

MH
http://www.jetvan.org/

Inspired by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar, upasaka Ramesh Vitthalrao Bansod founded Jetvan aiming and wishing Dhamma- teaching of the Buddha to spread, and be shared with as many as possible for their own welfare.

Jetvan monastery organizes Vipassana (insight) meditation camps, and Dhamma camps.

BodhGaya
http://bodhgaya.myanmarvihara.org

Myanmar Buddhist Vihara at Buddha Gaya (Bodh Gaya) is situated on the old road to Gaya, north of the Mahabodhi temple, near the Gaya police station and just beyond the Mahant's palace. In Myanmar Era 1296 (CE 1934), Ashin Nandamalar and Ashin Dhammissara, both from Myanmar, were able to buy a piece of land near Bodh Gaya village, and built Myanmar Temple.

Seoul
http://www.jetavana.net/

This is a center practicing theravadan teachings in Korea.

 

 

Penang
http://bmbmc.webs.com/

We are very fortunate to receive guidance and advices from our spiritual advisors namely the late Bhante Suvanno , Venerable Sayadaw U Kundala and Venerable Sayadaw U Sumana. Currently, the resident bhikkhu is Venerable Sayadaw U Sumana (from January to June) and Venerable Sayadaw U Vimalacarabhivamsa (from July to December)

As a Vipassana Meditation centre, our weekly Vipassana Meditation sessions is held every Wednesday and Saturday night from 7 pm onwards under the guidance of our resident Sayadaws. There will ten-days Vipassana Meditation retreats for experienced yogis.  Besides these retreats, there will be a one-day retreat (8 am to 5 pm) every first and third Sundays of the month. Participants for this day-retreat must observe the attha-sila (Eight Precepts).

Lunas
http://buddhisthermitagelunas.blogspot.com
Buddhist Hermitage Lunas was founded by the late Venerable Acara Suvanno Mahā Thero (1920 – 2007) following the Theravada Buddhist tradition as a centre to teach meditation to both monastics and lay people. Located at a former sand farm next to the Kulim river, the hermitage covers an area of 0.64 hectares / 1.58 acres. The nearest town – Lunas, in the state of Kedah, is one kilometer away from the hermitage.

BHL was officially opened by the late Venerable Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Mahā Thero (1918 – 2006) (formerly Chief High Priest of Malaysia and Singapore) and Venerable Sayādaw U Panditabhivamsa of Myanmar on 25th December 1990.
As a meditation centre, the hermitage focuses on teaching vipassanā / insight meditation as envisaged by the late Most Venerable Mahāsī Sayādaw U Sobhana Mahā Thero.