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“Peace comes from knowing how to meet each moment with awareness.” We are grateful to everyone who joined our second Mindfulness Meditation Session of 2026, Deepening Calm: Meeting Life with Awareness. This session offered a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and cultivate inner calm through mindfulness practice. The programme included a short Dhamma talk, guided…
“Meditation is always within you, but not without you.” – Rev. Wadigala Samitharathana We are grateful to everyone who participated in our Mindfulness Meditation Retreat – Beginning the Path. This one-day retreat offered an opportunity to cultivate awareness of the body, feelings, mind, and mental phenomena, while observing sīla (moral conduct) and deepening understanding of…
In general, scholars argue whether ‘Humanistic Buddhism’ is a systematic re-introduction of Buddhism that has already been in pre-modern China or a new methodical re-manifestation about the core tenets of the Buddha. Herein, this study will defend the view that Humanistic Buddhism can be considered as a revival of the original intent of Śākyamuni Buddha,…
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…
Deepening Calm: Meeting Life with Awareness | Mindfulness Meditation Session 2026 🙏 “Peace comes from knowing how to meet each moment with awareness.” 🍃 We are grateful to everyone who joined our second Mindfulness Meditation Session of 2026, Deepening Calm: Meeting Life with Awareness. This session offered a valuable opportunity to pause, reflect, and cultivate…
Beginning the Path: A Mindfulness Meditation Retreat 2026 🙏 “Meditation is always within you, but not without you.” – Rev. Wadigala Samitharathana 🍃 We are grateful to everyone who participated in our Mindfulness Meditation Retreat – Beginning the Path. This one-day retreat offered an opportunity to cultivate awareness of the body, feelings, mind, and mental…
