Venerable Sirinanda Thero
Founder & President
Halifax, NS · Atlantic Theravāda Buddhist Society
+1 (902) 580-5454
● Halifax temple welcomes visitors
Halifax · Nova Scotia · Est. January 2015
A space forstillness,wisdom &refuge.
The Atlantic Theravāda Buddhist Cultural and Meditation Society offers a sanctuary for meditation, dhamma, and community — open to all, irrespective of nationality, age, or tradition.
“As a flower beautiful and full of color, so are well-spoken words that are acted upon.”
— Dhammapada 4.52
Mettā ◆ Karuṇā ◆ Muditā ◆ Upekkhā ◆ Paññā ◆ Sīla ◆ Samādhi ◆ Mettā ◆ Karuṇā ◆ Muditā ◆ Upekkhā ◆ Paññā ◆ Sīla ◆ Samādhi ◆
§ 01 — Our Mission
Our objective is to develop Buddhist qualities among the community and to spread the teachings of compassion, loving-kindness, and equanimity — from the Atlantic to all over the world.
— Venerable Sirinanda Thero, Founder
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Mettā
Loving-kindness
Goodwill without exception, extended to all beings.
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Karuṇā
Compassion
Active care that wishes to ease suffering.
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Upekkhā
Equanimity
Steadiness of mind in changing conditions.
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Paññā
Wisdom
Seeing things clearly, just as they are.
§ 02 — A short film
Watch the temple’s story unfold.
From a humble beginning in 2015 to a thriving sangha serving Atlantic Canada — a brief film about how the temple came to be, and the community we’ve grown into.
§ 03 — Practice
Begin with a visit.
Featured · Active campaign
Help us renew the front entrance.
For more than a decade ATBCMS has been a sanctuary of wisdom and community. Help us preserve and renew the space that has welcomed so many.
Read the appeal →
§ 04 — Journal
Recent reflections
& temple news.
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Why Is Buddhism Growing in USA & Canada ?
Why Is Buddhism Growing in Canada 🇨🇦? Buddhism — once a distant Eastern faith — is now taking deep root across Canada. From meditation…
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Katina Ceremony 2025 & 10th Anniversary Celebration
With heartfelt devotion and community spirit, the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society commemorated its 10th anniversary alongside the sacred observance of the 11th Annual Katina…
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Annual Sri Lankan Day Meet & Greet Event 2025!
Sri Lankan Day – Meet & Greet is an annual celebration that brings together Sri Lankans and well-wishers to connect, share, and enjoy the…
§ 05 — Gallery
From our archive.
§ 06 — Communities
Serving sanghas across
Atlantic Canada.
Visiting Bhantes serve devotees, conduct Buddha pūjās, and lead meditation in each of these communities. Reach out to coordinate a Dāna offering, home blessing, or community gathering.
NSNova Scotia
- Halifax (Main)
- Truro
- Wolfville
- Sydney
PEPrince Edward Island
- Charlottetown
NBNew Brunswick
- Moncton
- Fredericton
NLNewfoundland & Labrador
- St. John's
- Corner Brook
§ 07 — Visit
Two centres. One sangha.
Halifax Temple
Address817 Herring Cove Road
Halifax, Nova Scotia
HoursContact the temple before visiting for current hours and programs.
PEI Meditation Centre
AddressPrince Edward Island
Canada
HoursOpen by appointment. Contact the centre for current meditation times.
§ 08 — Contact the Sangha
Connect directly with our Bhantes.
Venerable Dickwelle Sudhamma Thero
A/Viharadhipati — Halifax
Atlantic Theravāda Buddhist Society, Halifax
+1 (902) 476-8181
Venerable Warukandeniye Piyarathana Thero
Resident Monk · Chief Incumbent
PEI Buddhist Meditation Centre
+1 (902) 237-2678
Venerable Minipe Soratha Thero
Resident Monk
Atlantic Canada — visiting Bhante
Contact via temple