The London Buddhist Vihara is a leading centre for Theravada Buddhism. Formed in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala, the Vihara was the first Buddhist monastery to be established outside the continent of Asia. It has continued its missionary activities with resident bhikkhus (monks) from Sri Lanka throughout this period, with the exception of the 1940s due to World War II. The Vihara moved to Chiswick during 1964 when the Anagarika Dharmapala Trust of Sri Lanka purchased the freehold property at Heathfield Gardens. In 1994 the Vihara moved to new spacious premises in The Avenue, Chiswick, London W4.

The Vihara is managed by a Vihara Management Committee appointed by the Anagarika Dharmapala Trust in Colombo who also appoints the resident Dhammaduta Bhikkhus.
The Vihara Management Committee of 3 persons report directly to the Trustees.

Ven Bogoda Seelawimala
Head of London Buddhist Vihara

DHAMMADUTHA BHIKKHUS

Ven. Tawalama Bandula
(Vihara Administration)

Ven. Wiloye Wimalajothi