The Medan Mission – Part 2
The Medan Mission – Part 1
Does a Buddhist need to be a Vegetarian?
Metta Bhavana Chanting
One of the MVDF activities is Buddhanussati & Metta Bhavana Chanting held in the shrine hall from 1-2.30pm on the first Sunday of every month Metta bhavana means ‘cultivation of loving kindness’. Metta is a mental state characterized by promoting welfare, amity, goodwill and friendliness. The cultivation of this mental …
An Encompassing Sri Lanka Trip Part 2 – Ordination and Rest & Recreation
MV Dhamma Fellowship’s Vesak Day Celebration
Vesak Day marks the birth, enlightenment and passing of the Buddha. Not unlike any other Buddhist temples, monasteries or centres, Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple) celebrated this year’s auspicious day with traditional events like an open house for members, devotees and the public for puja; blessing fromthe venerables; offering light and …
An Encompassing Sri Lanka Trip Part 1 – Religious and Historical Sites
The Tour A group of us from Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple) embarked on 10-day (April 22nd to May 1st) exploratory tour of Buddhist sites in Sri Lanka. We traversed the island, stepped on holy grounds and historical sites and visited temples, meditation centres, shrines and archaeological sites of the ruins …
A Visit to Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association
On April 30th 2012, during the ten-day tour of Sir Lanka we made a courtesy call on Colombo Young Men’s Buddhist Association (YMBA). Mangala Vihara (Buddhist Temple) has the largest number of overseas candidates sitting for the examinations at various stages and also consistently achieved the highest percentage of success …