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With hearts full of gratitude, we joyfully welcomed the beginning of this year’s Rains Retreat (Vassa) at the Oxford Centre of Theravāda Buddhism.It was a wonderful evening of offering, reflection, meditation, and fellowship as we gathered on the dawn of Āsāḷha Full-Moon Day to invite the monastic Saṅgha to undertake the three-month Rains Retreat.We are…

Today, under the theme “Inner Peace, Global Peace: Buddha’s Wisdom in a World in Crisis,” we gathered for a day dedicated to the Dhamma, bringing together reflection, learning, and practice in honour of the Buddha’s life and teachings. Through inspiring Dhamma discussions, meditation, scholarly insights, and meaningful dialogues, participants explored the timeless relevance of the…

Today, we gathered for our first Vesak Meditation Retreat 2026 (Buddha Year 2570) in honour of the Buddha Gotama. As the beginning of our “Inner Peace, Global Peace” series, this retreat offered a meaningful space for stillness, reflection, and reconnection with the Buddha’s path.Through guided meditation, Dhamma reflection, discussion, and mindful practice, participants cultivated inner…

A beautiful time of renewal and practice—coming together to deepen mindfulness, cultivate steady presence, and rediscover a quiet, living peace within. Through meditation, reflection, and shared inquiry, we explored how stillness can fully meet life with clarity, kindness, and ease. We are grateful to all who were part of this day!

We are delighted to share that our Annual Kaṭhina Robe Offering Ceremony 2025 was successfully held on 18/10/25! This special occasion, marking the end of the rains retreat (vassa), was an enchanting day of reflection, spiritual growth, and unity within our Dhamma community throughout the rains retreat season.Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Rev. Wadigala Samitharathana…

We are delighted to share a few moments from this afternoon’s insightful event at Exeter College, University of Oxford, held in collaboration with the Existential Meditation Society. The session brought together meditation practice and philosophical inquiry, inspiring a rich and lively discussion.Our heartfelt gratitude goes to Rev. Wadigala Samitharathana for his thoughtful guidance. We hope…

At the dawn of Madin Full-Moon Day, we were delighted to host our second Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2026 in association with the Oxford Existential Meditation Society.Building on the foundations of our first retreat, this gathering invited participants to deepen their practice through sustained attention, wise reflection, and gentle inquiry. Through guided sitting and walking meditation,…

On the dawn of Navam Full-Moon Day, we were blessed to hold our first mindfulness meditation retreat at our new monastery. Rooted in the Buddha’s teachings and offered in the spirit of generosity, the day unfolded with ethical (sīla) observance, guided meditation, walking meditation, reflection, and loving-kindness (mettā).It was a gentle and meaningful beginning bringing…