We are about to reach the dawn of the New Year 2023!
From the London Buddhist Vihara, we are very happy to convey our greetings to all our devotees and friends of the Vihara for the New Year.
As the Buddha said, ‘health is the best gain.’ In the last few years, during the period of the Pandemic, we have all become more aware of our vulnerability and conscious of our physical well-being. At the same time, to support our community, the Vihara provided programmes to enhance spiritual well-being. Many people have been benefited by joining our online services, such as our daily evening puja; in addition, our weekly and monthly meditations were joined online by many participants.
This year, we gradually opened our doors for people to attend our Meditation and Dhamma classes. In the New Year, you are all invited to attend in person - at the same time we will continue to provide online services as well.
With the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem, we wish everyone good health, happiness, long life, and protection during 2023 and beyond - forever.
With Metta
Ven. B. Seelawimala Thera (Head Monk) Ven. T. Bandula Ven. Sukitamano.
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There will be meditation sessions held at the Vihara every Tuesday 10-11 am and Saturday 3-4pmThe last Wednesday meditation class this year will be on 21 December, and start on 11 January 2023 *******************************
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update Wearing of masks is no longer a legal requirement and maintaining social distance is a personal choice.
The Vihara is now open to the public, however one must be mindful that we are not entirely free of the virus.
Therefore the Trustees of the Vihara are of the view that caution should be maintained to safeguard the welfare of the resident monks. For the time being, the number of supporters wishing to visit the Vihara for worship and dana need to be limited.
Please contact the resident monks to arrange times and numbers attending. Guidelines on use of face masks and hand sanitising is kindly requested of the visitors.