Lists Buddhist organizations in Washington, Oregon, British Columbia and Montana.
El Dhamma Vihara es el monasterio de Buddhismo Theravada México AR (Asociación Religiosa). Fue fundado el 30 de enero de 1999 bajo la guía espiritual del Muy Venerable U Silananda. Se encuentra localizado en un terreno de 9 hectáreas de enorme belleza natural en el Municipio de Jilotepec, a 6 Km. de Coacoatzintla, cerca de Xalapa, la ciudad capital del Estado de Veracruz. Se trata de un lugar rural, boscoso, aislado, con un clima confortable todo el año, ideal para realizar una práctica intensiva de meditación y estudiar las enseñanzas del Buddha.
In May 1972, the Tenth General Conference of the World Fellowship of Buddhists was held in Sri Lanka. It has been resolved that the World Fellowship of Buddhist Youth (WFBY) be established. Currently it has 38 regional centers worldwide.
Malaysia Dhamma Society (MDS) [formerly known as Kuching Bhagavan Buddhist Society (KBBS)] is a Theravada Buddhist organization established in 1997 by a group of Buddhist enthusiasts to promote the Buddha’s teaching.
MDS aims at providing a conducive place for monastics and laypersons to learn the Buddha’s teachings which strongly emphasizes on the practice of generosity, morality and wisdom (which includes meditation). Meditation, when taught and practiced in a correct way, helps to develop spiritual and mental growth that can bring about sustainable harmony to our society as a whole. Therefore, a proper meditation centre in a conducive environment is essential.
Nalanda Institute was conceptualised in January 2006 in response to the needs of the Buddhist community to have an institution for proper, systematic and holistic learning of the Buddha-Dhamma in Malaysia. The then Spiritual Advisor to Nalanda Buddhist Society, Venerable Dr K Sri Dhammananda Nayaka Thera gave his unequivocal support to the idea.
The Nalanda Institute was formally established in July 2007. Dr. Tan Ho Soon was appointed the Institute’s Founding Director by Nalanda Buddhist Society. Under its patronage, the Institute provides systematic Buddhist education and serves as a resource centre to the Buddhist community in Malaysia. Its primary focus is on Pāli and Buddhist Studies, Leadership & Management Training, Conferences, Learning Resource Centre and Buddhist Publications.
The Institute offers various courses in Buddhist and P?li Studies leading to Certificate and Diploma levels, as well as short training courses to enhance leadership and management skills for Buddhist volunteers. All courses are freely available to the public in line with the Institute’s charitable objectives.
Besides its Centre in Selangor, the Institute’s courses have also been held in Kedah, Kelantan, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah and Terengganu, in collaboration with local Buddhist organizations. To date, more than 6,000 participants have benefited from the Institute’s courses, study tours and conferences.
Citta 101 is a support for sanghas, for sangha leaders and for committed practitioners. Our focus is on all experience as meditation. We understand this fullness of experience to be the most fundamental skill in sharing the Dharma.
Insight Meditation Houston was founded in 1980 by Rodney Smith, who had ordained with Mahasi Sayadaw in Burma and then had practiced for three years with Ajahn Buddhadasa in Thailand. Returning to the West, Rodney worked in hospice care and taught Vipassana meditation throughout the U.S. Since he left Houston in 1983, IMH has continued to meet weekly in the city and to sponsor two or three retreats each year at the Margaret Austin Center, which is located in a tranquil rural setting near Chappell Hill, Texas.
Insight Meditation of Cleveland provides a gathering place for those who wish to practice Insight (or vipassana) meditation. Insight meditation is a simple, direct practice, a moment-to-moment investigation of the mind/body process through calm and focused awareness.
We offer a weekly meditation group and several silent retreats each year facilitated by Robert Brumet. We are here to support your mindfulness practice.
Activities: We welcome anyone interested in the practice of meditation, regardless of religious background or affiliation. We offer daily meditation and frequent dhamma talks and classes.
Traverse City Mindfulness Meditation Group, or sanga, includes people who practice a variety of forms of Buddhist meditation including Vipassana, Shambala and Zen. Some just sit, with no particular identification with a tradition. Many are beginners to the practice, trying it out to see if this is something they feel drawn to. Our intention is to provide a space, and a community, for all who wish to join us and learn together.
Activities: Weekly Vipassana meditation sitting group Thursdays, bi-monthly day longs, beginning and continuing insight meditation classes, and weekend retreats serving Washtenaw and Jackson County.
Activities: Friendly, open Sunday morning sitting group, vipassana classes for beginning and continuing meditators. Weekend retreats several times a year, vipassana instruction in the traditional Theravadan tradition. Serving Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, Michigan, led by teacher Susan Weir.
Focusing on the Insight Meditation tradition of Theravada Buddhism (Vipassana), we meet twice weekly for practice, study, and discussion.
We can help you to get started in meditation and will provide support for your ongoing practice. Whether you are new to meditation or more experienced, you are welcome to join us at any time.
The intention of Mindful Heart Buddha Sangha is to support individual growth to achieve freedom of the mind. We follow a Theravada tradition, practice primarily Vipassana Insight meditation, and welcome people of all spiritual paths.
Activities: Five vipassana sittings per week. Some with discussion.
And sponsorship of a prison sangha in Tell City, Indiana.
Die Metta Vihara ist ein Buddhistisches Waldkloster in der Theravada-Tradition. Es wurde 1997 von Ayya Khema gegründet und liegt zwischen Wiesen und Wäldern in den Allgäuer Voralpen. Die abgeschiedene Lage und die herrliche Natur bieten optimale Bedingungen, um den Weg nach innen zu gehen. Der spirituelle Leiter des Klosters ist der Ehrw. Nyanabodhi.
Rajbana Vihara is the biggest Buddhist monestry in Bangladesh.It is an international Buddhist monestry and a tourist spot also. It is at the south-east part of the country in Rangamati district which is hilly place full of natural beauty and cultural diversities surrounding with Kaptai lake.The Bana vihara was established at Rajbari area of Rangamati in 1976 under Royal patronization.From the beganing of the Bana vihara under the supervision of His Holiness Ven. Arahant Ariyasavaka Sadhanananda Mahathera who is also known as Banabhante means monk of the forest,the vihara quickly extends its activity of true Buddhiusm to the human being.
Describes their meditation programs, and educational and social welfare services. Also describes Buddhist history in Bangladesh.
WAT THAI WASHINGTON, D.C. is a non-profit Buddhist center serving the Thai and Thai-American communities. The Wat is the focal point for cultural and educational activities for the community, as well as an information center for Americans interested in Thailand and Buddhism.
This Group is for Malaysians who practice in the Theravada form of Buddhism and for others who have an interest in the practice and development of Theravada Buddhism in Malaysia.
