The Bodhiraja Buddhist Society was formed in 1998 to facilitate the practice of Buddhism and the teaching of Dhamma for the devotees and active supporters of the Bodhiraja Foundation in Singapore.
Conducts Puja services, Pali chantings, Dhamma talks, and pilgrimages to Sri Lanka.
Basic Buddhism course conducted by Vajiro (Richard) Chia is highly regarded and is a popular course. This twenty-two lessons intensive course is specially designed and tailored to suit the fast-paced and modern lifestyle. The course skilfully balances theoretical study of Dhamma with meditation practice, providing a strong basis for understanding of Buddha's teachings and a good foundation for mental development.
Conducts Dhamma talks and meditation courses. Supports Sunday Dhamma Classes and Buddhist & Pali College.
Dedicated to the practice of the Theravada tradition according to the teachings of the late Mongkol Thepmuni. Includes biography, chants, and activity schedule.
Bodhi Meditation Centre is an urban meditation centre with the intention of preserving the original teachings of the Buddha as presented in the Vipassana (Insight) and Metta (Loving-kindness) Meditations.
Resident teacher: Venerable Chuan Ren (Pannavudha).
The team of people who form the committee of MDC consist of lay practitioners who see the lack of proper Dhamma and Meditation teachers in Singapore. This lack of proper support prompted them to seek out the two highly respected and venerated teachers (who are the centre's two resident religious advisors), as well as others from Thailand, to bring the Teachings to Singapore and share them with the Dhamma-hungry Buddhist community.
MDC has two resident religious advisors. They are the Venerables Phramaha Dr. Suthimon and Phra Ajahn Chakat. Both monks have over 20 vassas each and are well versed in the Dhamma, Pali Sutta Chanting and Meditation.
The teachings followed at MDC are from the Thai Theravada Tradition. But although both resident religious advisors are ordained in different lineages (Maha-nikaya & Thammayut) according to the Thai Theravada system, they teach the unified tradition of the Dhamma-vinaya, the religion of the Buddha.
Guided by Ven Dr P Gnanarama, who is concurrently the incumbent Chief Priest of Purvaramaya, Gunasingha Pura in Sri Lanka as well as the Principal of the Buddhist and Pali College, Singapore. Provides Sunday Dhamma school and Buddhist services.
The center offers Vipassana meditation instruction in the style of Mahasi Sayadaw of Burma.
Nisala Arana International Meditation Centre is in Molkawa, Agalawatta, Kalutara District, and borders the scenic Singharaja Rain Forest. Kutties will be available for short stays or longer retreats. For those who are new to meditation, or are looking for a way to come to terms with the trials and tribulations that life entails, we offer an introduction to Buddhist meditation. For those who are already experienced in Buddhist meditation, Nisala Arana offers a sanctuary away from everyday life to reflect on the deeper meanings of existence expounded in the Buddhist teachings.
Buddhist retreat center close to Kandy in Sri Lanka, with Upul Gamage as meditation teacher.
Meetirigala Nissarana Vanaya is a monastery in the strict forest tradition, founded in 1968 by Asoka Weeraratna. The first Meditation Master was, Ven. Matara Sri Gnanarama Mahathera. After Venerable Gnanarama Thero's demise his closest pupil, Venerable Pinnaduwe Khemananda led the monastery for 15 years until his passing away in 1992. The current meditation teacher is Ven. Uda Iriyagama Dhammajiva.
See also: http://nissaranavanaya.blogspot.com
Students' meditation society of Peradeniya University.
The Paramita International Buddhist Centre offers a place of quiet solitude for those who are interested in meditation away from the busy urban environment. It is located about 90 km from Colombo, just a two hour drive from the City. Situated amidst a natural setting, it provides a panoramic view of the sprawling valleys below. The Centre is built on the site of a previous tea plantation. Its terraced hillside is forested with old tea bushes, pepper vines, jackfruit, nutmeg and clove trees. Hibiscus and Jasmine abound and their blossoms are used for the Puja services in the beautiful shrine hall. The Centre is designed as a spiritual home for the resident monastics and visitors alike.
A voluntary organization serving the social, economic, educational and spiritual needs of Buddhists and others. Includes news, events and services offered.
Offers an excellent mail-order catalogue of many hard-to-find books on Buddhism. The BCC (located in Sri Lanka) is involved in writing, translating, printing, publishing, and distributing Buddhist books and literature, and also offers classes in meditation.
The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is one of the most sacred worshipping places of the Buddhists of Sri Lanka since it is a site made hallowed by the visit of Lord Buddha. In the past Kelaniya itself was a large city and the Kelani Raja Maha Viharaya was one of the largest and one of the most beautiful temples of Sri Lanka.
Mahamevnawa is an organization of monasteries established for the sake of spiritual development of human beings through the teachings of the Sakyamuni Buddha, guided by Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnananada Thera.
It is named after the historical Mahamevna garden of Anuradhapura, the cradle of Dhamma in Sri Lanka.
Buddha Vision is the official English website of Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery, which currently has has around 40 monasteries for meditation throughout Sri Lanka.
See also:
http://theravadin.wordpress.com/2012/05/21/a-dhamma-rain-shower-mahamevnawa/
The European Buddhist Union is network of Buddhist Communities and Organizations in Europe. As a union it is broad, impartial and open to Buddhists of all schools and traditions. Its principal aims are "to promote the fellowship of and encourage co-operation between the Buddhists in Europe".
Google map of Theravadin temples, monasteries, and meditation locations in Europe.
