Varanasi (Benares)- Buddha preached the first Dhamma sermon.
Varanasi, one of the world’s oldest cities, is where the Buddha gave His first sermon, making it a sacred birthplace of Buddhism.
Past Teachings
These are the Suttas and topics covered in previous Colombo Dhamma Friends activities.
Dambadiva Buddha Bhumi Vandana to Lumbini
Lumbini, in Nepal, is where Lord Buddha was born. It is a peaceful and holy place with the Maya Devi Temple and many monasteries.
SN22.59 Anattalakkhaṇa Sutta
This discourse was given by the Supreme Buddha to the Five Monks. At the end of the sermon all five monks became Arahants!
Dambadiva Buddha Bhumi Vandana: Delhi
Embark on a sacred Dambadiva Vandana pilgrimage to the holy sites of the Buddha, deepening faith and devotion through this timeless journey.
Paloka Sutta AN 3.56
Learn to chant the Buddha’s Words:
Paloka Sutta – Why has the world changed?
Venerating the Great Arahant Mahinda Thero
King Ashoka became the head of the Maurya Empire in the central region of North India around 218 years after the passing away of the Gautama Buddha in 483 BC.
Benefits of Offering Flags
Learn all about The Buddhist flag and why we offer them as well as the meaning of its colours.
Meditate With a Monk 26th June ’24 Recap
Yesterday, during the Meditate With a Monk programme, we learned how to remove our anger towards various people.
Dhamma Sermon for Kathina at BMICH
Dhamma Sermon given at BMICH for Kathina
English Dhamma Centre’s Rains Retreat and Katina Celebration
Vas season or rain-retreat is the period where the Buddhist monks remain indoors or in their monasteries for 3 months, commencing from the Esala Full moon Poya day to Vap Full Moon Poya Day.
Meditate after Work: 20 July 22′ Teachings Recap
How to overcome any challenge in life.
Meditate after Work: 04 May ’22 Teachings Recap
From a devotee who attended the meditation session: T𝙝𝙚 ‘𝙢𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠’ 𝙘𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨 𝙬𝙖𝙨 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙤𝙣 𝟬𝟰 𝙈𝙖𝙮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮 𝙖𝙩 𝟲 𝙥𝙢 𝙖𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙡𝙞𝙨𝙝 𝘿𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙢𝙖 𝘾𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙚｡ 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚𝙙 …
Meditate after Work: 27 Apr ’22 Teachings Recap
From a devotee who attended the meditation session: 𝘼 𝙘𝙖𝙡𝙢 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙦𝙪𝙞𝙚𝙩 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙣𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 8-10 𝙙𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙩𝙚𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙣 𝙖𝙩𝙩𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙚. 𝙎𝙪𝙗𝙙𝙪𝙚𝙙 𝙡𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙨𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙞𝙡 𝙡𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙨 𝙞𝙡𝙡𝙪𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙙 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙝𝙖𝙡𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙢𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙮 …
Meditate after Work: Nov 20 Teachings Recap
In the last few week’s folks learned five things to be recollected throughout the day and as long as life lasts till we attain Nibbana These are the five factors …
Meditate after Work: Oct 16 Teachings Recap
We learned how to see good in others using similes from an amazing discourse taught by Arahant Sariputta, Dutiyaāghātapaṭivinaya Sutta. Then the devotees were reminded to control the internal sense …
Meditate after Work: Oct 9 Teachings Recap
In the last program the way to act & think wisely when experiencing any kind of feeling was taught. When you experience a pleasant feeling, if you don’t delight, praise, …
Meditate after Work: Oct 2 Teachings Recap
Taught the reality of food, the disgusting nature food How to put yourself in anothers place The 10 right views Practice the qualities in karaneeyametta sutta When people do not …
Poya-Day English Buddhist Meditation Retreat in Colombo at CIPM
When: Every Poya-day national holiday (see below)Time: 7.00 am to 4 pmFor: Adults (Click for children’s program)Language: English Medium Where: Charted Institute of Personnel Management Meeting HallNo. 43 Vijaya Kumaranathunga Mawatha, …
Meditate after Work: September 25 Teachings
Dear Dhamma friends, The Buddha taught us that we are attached and bound to the people around us, and the cause for any suffering that we experience in life is …
Meditate after Work: September 18 Teachings
Pemato jāyatī soko,pemato jāyatī bhayaṃ;Pemato vippamuttassa,natthi soko kuto bhayaṃ. 213. Affection gives rise to sorrow; affection gives rise to fear. For someone released from affection, there is no sorrow; so, …