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.
A Comunidade Buddhista Nalanda é um espaço criado para o entendimento e prática dos ensinamentos primevos do Buddha. Buscamos redescobrir os ensinamentos originais do Buddha, investigando as expressões mais antigas de seus ensinamentos, bem como as linhagens de transmissão dos mestres que, através dos séculos, trouxeram o ensinamento precioso até os dias atuais.
O Centro de Meditao Buddhista Nalandarama situa-se a 40 minutos da cidade de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, e a contraparte, no campo, do Centro de Estudos Buddhistas Nalanda, um centro dedicado divulgao da Mensagem do Bem-Aventurado Buddha para o povo brasileiro.
Sri Lankan Buddhist Vihara. Resident Monk: Ven. M. Nandaratana Thero.
A Thai-styled Buddhist temple.
SIM is a not-for-profit association to support insight (or vipassana) meditation, a practice that the Buddha himself founded over 2500 years ago. SIM organises workshops, talks and retreats with both Australia-based and overseas renowned meditation teachers. The programs, except where noted, are suitable for beginning as well as experienced meditators. SIM does not offer weekly sittings but is affiliated with several local meditation groups (sanghas) which do.
Tallowwood Sangha is a meditation group practicing in the Insight Meditation tradition under the guidance of Sexton Bourke and Will James, both members of the Insight Teacher Circle Australia.
Wat Phrayortkeo temple belongs spiritually to the Lao Buddhist community and to all Buddhists throughout NSW. and Australia as a whole. It is a sacred place where all Buddhists may gather to express their religion and culture. This temple is a place where all Lao Buddhists can worship, celebrate and find a serene life.
The Panditarama Sydney Meditation Centre (PSMC) was established in 2000 by our Venerable Sayadaw U Panditabhivamsa of Panditarama Shwe Taungone Meditation Centre of Yangon to contribute the experience of Dhamma to meditators (yogis). It is one of the Buddhist meditation institutions in Sydney and it is open all year round.
The Lankarama Buddhist temple is a place of devotion, worship and meditation for all Buddhists. It is a place of assembly for people interested in the teachings of the Buddha and the practice of Buddhism. It is an abode for resident and visiting Buddhist monks. Abbot: Ven. Rajakeeya Pandita Dhammagavesi.
Wat Buddha Dhamma is a Theravadin Forest Monastery devoted to the training of monks, nuns and lay practitioners. People are welcome to visit and it is possible to arrange to stay as a guest for a period of time, sharing in the lifestyle of the monastic community. The Wat encourages the development of seclusion, simplicity and renunciation. It is the dedicated commitment to this way of life that facilitates a communal atmosphere where people of diverse backgrounds, nationalities, and personalities can live in harmony and to practice the Teachings of the Lord Buddha to realise Ultimate Liberation.
The Buddhist Library and Meditation Centre is a non-sectarian, not-for-profit religious and educational organization based in Camperdown, Sydney. The centre was founded in 1992 by a group of individuals committed to raising public awareness about Buddhism. The core aim is to provide courses, information and Buddhist resources to its members, the public, other Buddhist organisation in Australia, and the media.
Sunnataram Forest Monastery is a Theravada Buddhist monastery in the Thai forest tradition. The monastery was established in July 1990, and is situated on the outskirts of Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands.
Aloka has a meditation programme suitable for beginners and practitioners. Many people have come to Aloka to learn to meditate and benefited from this important living skill.
An Insight Meditation (Vipassana) sitting group based on the North Shore of Sydney and under the general guidance of Subhana Barzaghi. The group is for people who have some background in meditation and who are comfortable sitting for 40 minutes in silence.
A forest monastery in the Thai tradition.
Bodhikusuma Buddhist and Meditation Centre is a non-profit making organisation managed solely by public supports and donations located in the heart of the city of Sydney, Australia.
The aim is not only to teach and practice Buddhist teachings and meditation but also to foster friendship and goodwill amongst Australian Buddhists as well as to keep in harmony with those of other religions.
The centre conducts regular Dhamma and Meditation classes, discussions, workshops and retreats. The centre also host meetings for auspicious occasions.
The centre welcomes everyone who wishes to enhance their spiritual understanding, through learning about the Buddhist way of life and meditation regardless of the nationalities and religious backgrounds.
