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Vesak 2020 – Children’s Art Exhibition 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 the event with the guidance of Ven. Sirinanda Thero and […]
Continue ReadingCommemoration of Easter Sunday departed Sri Lankans
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 of all walks of life with different faiths, Buddhists, Catholics and Christians and from multiple ethnic […]
Continue ReadingVas Aradhana (Rainy Retreat Invitation ) Ceremony 2017
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/
Continue ReadingFood Packet Sale – June 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 12:00noon – 4:00pm Price: $5.00 Dine-in Available Menu:(Any combination can be selected)
Continue ReadingCanada Day Celebration 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 Anthem of Canada.
Continue ReadingHelping Flood Victims of Sri Lanka – 2017 May
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 people who live in the lowland villages of Matara district of Sri Lanka are displaced and […]
Continue ReadingAnnual Charity Food Donation – Serving Sunday Supper for 250 Homeless Community
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 Church” conducted by St. Andrews United Church. Volunteers from the Atlantic Buddhist Temple is prepare and […]
Continue ReadingBuddhism, Neuroscience and Mental Health: Making a Mindful Connection
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 we build a less violent and more compassionate society for our children and their children in […]
Continue ReadingVesak Sil Program – 2017
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 the birth of Siddhartha Gautama in Lumbini in Nepal which took place under the arbor of […]
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