Lesson-2-Bertolt-Brecht-Parable-of-Burning-houseDownload The post Lesson 2: Bertolt Brecht Parable of Burning House first appeared on Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Cultural and Meditation Society ..read more

9th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 11th and 12th November 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. Here are some highlights. Photos by Roshan Aruna [See image gallery at atlanticbuddhist.com] Photos by Lahiru Dushmantha  [See image gallery at atlanticbuddhist.com] Photos by Thiwanka Makumburage  [See image gallery at atlanticbuddhist.com] The post Katina Ceremony – 2023 first appeared on Atlantic Th ..read more

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. In addition to the Katina parade, we will be paying our utmost respects by bringing the relics of Buddha, which have been recovered from the Medirigiriya, King Agbo’s palace archaeological site. Kindly take note of the updated schedule: (Times adjusted accordingly to some requests) The parade will commence at 9:30 a.m. from the former Lumbermart parking lot. The ceremonial proceedings at the temple will commence at 10:30 a.m. Your participation and contributions are greatly appreciated. We look forward to a meaningful and memorable event ..read more

Vas Sermon and Buddha Pooja – 28th August 2022 The post Vas Sermon and Buddha Pooja – 28th August 2022 first appeared on Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Cultural and Meditation Society ..read more

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Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 30th of July 2023.  On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. [See image gallery at atlanticbuddhist.com] The post Invitation for the Annual Rains Retreat (Vas Aradhana) – 2023 first appeared on Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Cultural and Meditation Society ..read more

One day retreat on May 7th provided ample opportunity for everyone to gain insight on Dhamma faring, meditation and discussions with expert Buddhist monks from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The day ended with a “Dansela” marking our Sri Lankan traditions. Planning and execution of all of those activities, to such a grand scale, were done by you all, a hard working community with dedication and commitment to the temple. With many blessings of noble tripe gems, the ATBCM Society, thank you all for all your continuous support. [See image gallery at atlanticbuddhist.com] The post Vesak Progra ..read more

Dear Dhamma friends,   We are excited to announce that a new meditation class is starting at the Atlantic Buddhist Meditation Centre in Halifax from coming Sunday, April 16th 2023. The class will be held every Sunday at 6:00 pm, and we would love for you to join us. Bhante Warukandeniye Piyarathana Thero Thero will conduct the classes. This meditation class is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to calm their mind, reduce stress, and find inner peace. Whether you are new to meditation or have been practicing for years, you will find the class welcoming and beneficia ..read more

Dear Dhamma friends,   I am excited to inform you that Sutra discussion and meditation sessions will be resumed from 23rd January 2023 onwards. This program is conducted in Sinhala language and main purpose of the program is to guide participants to seek our liberation and reduce unsatisfactory  thoughts. If you are interested, I warmly invite you to fill out the form to register by providing your contact details. Each week we will circulate upcoming session details to those who have registered.    Registration: Please fill out the form: https://forms.gle/7KiathYpzLCvA ..read more

The Atavisi Buddha Pooja will be held to usher in the New Year 2023 on the 1st of January, starting at 6:30 pm. During this ceremony, the devotees can offer the following pooja to each of the 28 Buddha statues. All are cordially invited to join the pooja and receive blessings for the New Year.            Date:           1st January 2023            Time:          6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m.             Venue:        Atlantic Buddhist Meditat ..read more