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ContentsWhy Is Buddhism Growing in Canada 🇨🇦?1. A Culture Hungry for Inner Peace2. Practical, Not Just Theoretical3. A Bridge Between Science and Spirituality4. Cultural Diversity and Multiculturalism5. Community Without Exclusivity6. A Response to Stress, Trauma & DisconnectionConclusion: A Timeless… Read more: Why Is Buddhism Growing in USA & Canada ?

With heartfelt devotion and community spirit, the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society commemorated its 10th anniversary alongside the sacred observance of the 11th Annual Katina Ceremony, held from October 10th to 12th, 2025. This spiritually uplifting event brought together monastics… Read more: Katina Ceremony 2025 & 10th Anniversary Celebration

Sri Lankan Day – Meet & Greet is an annual celebration that brings together Sri Lankans and well-wishers to connect, share, and enjoy the vibrant culture of Sri Lanka. Visitors can indulge in authentic Sri Lankan cuisine, explore Sri… Read more: Annual Sri Lankan Day Meet & Greet Event 2025!

PEI Buddhist Meditation center recieved the new Buddha statue, Bodhi tree, Pirivana book and relic casket on 19th May 2025. May you be happy. May you be healthy. May you be safe. May you live with ease.

It was a wonderful evening celebrating Vesak Poya Day at the P.E.I. Buddhist Meditation Centre in PEI. We had a Buddha Vandana with a limited number of devotees, and I hope everyone enjoyed it. I am sharing merits with… Read more: PEI Vesak Program 2025

ContentsHalifax Vesak Bhakti GeeATBCMS Vesak 2025 Bhakthi Gee – AmmawaruneATBCMS Vesak 2025 Bhakthi Gee – Roo Rase Adina LeseeATBCMS Vesak 2025 Bhakthi Gee – Gilemi Obe Guna MuhudeeATBCMS Vesak 2025 Bhakthi Gee – Dura Penena Thenithala2025 Halifax Vesak Sil… Read more: Vesak Program 2025

9th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 26th and 27th October 2024. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Pradeep/Nilantha, Gehan/Nadeeka, Priyanth/Kalhari and Asanka/Aruni’s Families  invited… Read more: Katina Ceremony – 2024

9th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 11th and 12th November 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year… Read more: Katina Ceremony – 2023

We are thrilled to share some exciting news with you. In addition to the Katina parade, we will be paying our utmost respects by bringing the relics of Buddha, which have been recovered from the Medirigiriya, King Agbo’s palace… Read more: Dispaly of Relics of Buddha and Katina Parade

Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 30th of July 2023.  On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Peduruge Family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat.

One day retreat on May 7th provided ample opportunity for everyone to gain insight on Dhamma faring, meditation and discussions with expert Buddhist monks from Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. The day ended with a “Dansela” marking our Sri… Read more: Vesak Program 2023

Dear Dhamma friends,   We are excited to announce that a new meditation class is starting at the Atlantic Buddhist Meditation Centre in Halifax from coming Sunday, April 16th 2023. The class will be held every Sunday at 6:00 pm,… Read more: Meditation: A Journey to the Self – 2023

Dear Dhamma friends,   I am excited to inform you that Sutra discussion and meditation sessions will be resumed from 23rd January 2023 onwards. This program is conducted in Sinhala language and main purpose of the program is to guide… Read more: Sutra Discussion and Meditation Session in Sinhala – 2023

The Atavisi Buddha Pooja will be held to usher in the New Year 2023 on the 1st of January, starting at 6:30 pm. During this ceremony, the devotees can offer the following pooja to each of the 28 Buddha… Read more: Atavisi Buddha Pooja to Bless 2023 New Year

8th Annual Katina Ceremony of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Society will be held on 22nd and 23rd October 2022. On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Christopher Enns invited monastic to observe this year… Read more: Katina Ceremony – 2022

Vas Sermon and Buddha Pooja – 28th August 2022

Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 13th of July 2022.  On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Christopher Inns invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat.

Atlantic Buddhist Temple’s 7th Annual Katina Program held on 30th and 31st October 2021. Here are some highlights.

Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre conducted an Arts exhibition among children of the Sunday Dhamma shool to commemorate Vesak 2021. Indra Weerasinghe, organized the event with the guidance of Ven. Sirinanda Thero and eleven children participated and shown their… Read more: Vesak 2021 – Children’s Art Exhibition

ONLINE VESAK SIL PROGRAME  followed by an English Dhamma sermon will be held on Sunday 23rd May 2021. Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 138 285 538 See the Agenda below:

Cheevara puja for the conclusion of Monastic Vas observance (vas Pavarana) and offering a new residence (Avasa) to the maha sangha held in the temple on October 4th Sunday 2020.with the respectful online presence of :Ahangama Rathanasiri Nayaka theroandMawarale… Read more: Offering a New Residence (Avasa) to the Maha Sangha

10th Global Conference on Buddhism – 2017 This year’s Theme: “Buddhism, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection” “We are living in a society that is becoming increasingly aware of acts of violence and hatred bred by intolerance.… Read more: Buddhism, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection

Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre conducted an Arts exhibition among children living in Atalantic Canada region to commemorate Vesak 2020. Theme of the art show is “Seven Weeks After the Enlightenment (Sath Sathiya)”. Thanks to Thisuri Ranepura who organized… Read more: Vesak 2020 – Children’s Art Exhibition

Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre commemorated Easter Sunday departed Sri Lankans and blessed wounded for recovery on April 24, 2019 at the Buddhist Center on 817, Herring Cove road, Halifax, Nova Scotia. The gathering made up of Sri Lankans… Read more: Commemoration of Easter Sunday departed Sri Lankans

Vas Aradhana (Rainey Retreat Invitation) for this year was held on the 9th of July 2017  On behalf of all members and devotees of the Atlantic Theravada Buddhist Meditation Centre, Lakshika Nilanthi & family invited monastic to observe this year rainy retreat. More information: https://atlanticbuddhist.com/gallery/vas-aradhana-2017/… Read more: Vas Aradhana (Rainy Retreat Invitation ) Ceremony 2017

Month of June food packet sale was a great success. Thank you very much for your contributions. We would like to convey our special thanks to Jerald Premanath family for their sponsorship and arranging the wonderful event. Date: 25th June 2017… Read more: Food Packet Sale – June 2017

Please join with us to commemorate 150th birthday of Canada at the temple premises on Saturday 1st July 2017 at 10:00am. The function will commence by hoisting the Buddhist flag and the Canadian National Flag while singing the National… Read more: Canada Day Celebration 2017

Helping Flood Victims of Sri Lanka – 2017 May Sri Lanka has faced another great human tragedy; killing 91 people, 110 missing and over 500,000 displaced, without basic needs; all due to monsoon rain caused river over flow causing flooding. Many… Read more: Helping Flood Victims of Sri Lanka – 2017 May

Serving Sunday Supper for 250 Homeless Community It is with great pleasure we announce that for the second time, Atlantic Buddhist Temple is conducting it annual Charity food donation by participating in the program called “The Supper at the… Read more: Annual Charity Food Donation – Serving Sunday Supper for 250 Homeless Community

10th Global Conference on Buddhism This year’s Theme: “Buddhism, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection” “We are living in a society that is becoming increasingly aware of acts of violence and hatred bred by intolerance. How can… Read more: Buddhism, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection

Vesak Day is one of the biggest days of the year and is celebrated by Buddhists all over the world. Buddhists commemorate the important events that took place in the life of Lord Buddha on this day. First comes… Read more: Vesak Sil Program – 2017