The official website of the Birmingham Buddhist Vihara and the Talaka Pagoda, which are supported mostly by the Burmese community and native-born Buddhists. Details of the history of the Vihara, resident monks, Vihara activities, articles on Buddhism and a list of publications.
The Bodhgaya Development Association (BDA) is a small organisation set up to support projects in the Bodhgaya region of Bihar State in India. The BDA currently provides funds for two projects. The Pragya Vihar School provides education for children of the very poor who would otherwise receive no schooling. Mahisi Gyanodaya Abhiyan is a literacy project (administered by Sister Jessie) which uses a unique model of self-help for participating villages.
The monastery in the Forest tradition is a residence for Buddhist monks and those who wish to train as Buddhist monks. It also functions as a spiritual sanctuary for interested friends who may visit for varying periods of time.
An organization of lay Buddhists who contribute for the development of religion and for socio-economic development of Sri Lanka.
The Centre was founded by the Late Venerable Walane Amathagavesi Thero in 1991. He conducted meditation classes and started regular 14-day Meditation retreats from February 1994, without interruption. These retreats are conuinued today to the benefit of thousands of devotees from Sri Lanka, Singapore, Canada, Australia, USA and even Japan.
Dhamma Gavesi meditation center was established under the leadership and guidance of Venerable Walimada Jinalankara thero, in order to fulfill the aspirations of Sri Lankan Buddhist families living in Wellington and the southern part of North island in New Zealand.
Buddhist nuns, who in the past were confined to religious work on their own nunneries, are now playing a more effective role as social workers and change agents in society due to the training and education given to them. In the Center, social services such as Family counseling, pregnant women counseling, weekly meditation for adults as well as children, counseling for girls from correction schools, Children Dhamma programs and classes, delivering Dhamma discourses at events organized by schools and communities, conducting full day religious programmes for the general public, and many others are provided by the nuns of the Center.
Suan Mokkh is a forest monastery along the coast of Southern Thailand, 600 km from Bangkok. It was founded in 1932 by Buddhadasa Bhikkhu and grew to become the most innovative and progressive Buddhist teaching center in Siam. Although Buddhadasa Bhikkhu has passed away, much of his work continues.
For meditation retreats at Suan Mokkh, see:
This recently established monastery in remote Northern Thailand, is led by Ajahn Achalo. Ajahn Achalo also leads meditation retreats in Malaysia and Australia, and conducts pilgrimages to the Holy Sites of India.
Houston Buddhist Vihara was founded in June 1988, and is run by monks from Sri Lanka.
Aimed at providing a place for all (buddhist and non-buddhist alike) who are interested in studying and practising the essence of the Buddha's teachings. Retreat schedule, regular programs, teachers (Sayadaw U Pannathami, Sayadaw U Pannananda), activities, photos, general information.
A vihara under the directorship of U Silananda. Teaches meditation in the tradition of Mahasi Sayadaw.
History of Buddhism in Thailand.
Buddhist community in Sri Lanka.
List of Buddhist organizations operating in North East USA: New York City, NY State, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, New Jersey & Vermont.
This site is prepared to provide facilities in relevant fields of study for making researches into Pali Literature in Korea and abroad.
A variety of programmes are offered throughout the year both residential and non-residential including regular groups, day, weekend and week long retreats, and other supportive courses and events.
By Andrew Quernmore. There are many meditation centres throughout Sri Lanka, most of which offer tuition in Sinhala only. The places listed represent those where at least one teacher can communicate in clear English.
Sri Lanka
Dhamma Moli is a Buddhist project based in Nepal that provides shelter and education to young Nepalese girls at risk of falling victim to human traffickers who will sell them to brothels in India.
