INTERNAL   ACTIVITIES   OF   THE BUDDHIST   CENTRE

BCCL has become  one of the  well-known Buddhist centres in UK,  

established in the Year 2000.

People from various Nationalities come to the centre and experience inner peace and happiness in the serene and contemplative sanctuary of the Vihara.

Please keep note of the activities of the Vihara for 2007.

Daily Activities

Buddha Pooja & Chantings are carried out at 7.30 am, 11.15 am

and 7.30 pm.

Devotees make offerings to the monks, commemorate departed ones and engage in the activities on special occasions of their lives.

Meditation Practice

Meditation is a proven way of relieving stress, high blood pressure, anxiety and of calming down emotions. Buddhist meditation takes a step further for the attainment of highest wisdom through right mindfulness.

Meditation classes and discussions are carried out every Wednesday & Sunday  between 6.30 pm – 8.00 pm.

Full moon day programmes

Special Full moon day ceremonies such as Vesak, Poson, and Esala are organised from 9.00 am – 5.00pm.

All other full moon day programmes are scheduled on the following Saturdays from 6.00 pm – 8.00 pm at the Vihara.

Duruthu  full moon day programme -         Saturday the  06^th   January.

Navam     full moon day programme -         Saturday the  03^th   February.

Madin      full moon day programme -         Saturday the  03^th   March.

Bak          full moon day programme -         Saturday  the  07^th  April.

Nikini      full moon day programme -         Saturday the  25^th    August

Binara     full moon day programme -         Saturday the  29^th   September

Vap          full moon day programme -         Saturday the  27^th   October.

Il              full moon day programme -         Saturday the  24^th   November.

Unduvap full moon day programme -         Saturday the  22^th   December.

If you are interested in sponsoring  one of these full moon day programmes, please contact the resident monks.

Dhamma school for Children

It is one of the  duties of parents to introduce the Buddhist way of life to their children. Children should develop  both the spiritual side and the intellectual side of their lives equally to become a perfect person in the world. If the parents are aware of this fact they will not hesitate to send the children to the Dhamma school at the Vihara  every Saturday between 3.00 pm – 5.00 pm.

Children will learn the Dhamma, Buddhist culture, Buddhist chanting and Sinhala language step by step, if they regularly attend the class.

Dhamma Class for Adults

If any one is interested in learning the Buddhist philosophy, Buddhist culture, Buddhist Chanting and Pali language more frequently you can attend the Dhamma class on every Sunday at 5.00pm at the Vihara.

Sri Lankan Cultural dancing classes for children and adults will be started in the near future.

Annual events

Sri Lankan New Year Celebrations -    Sunday the   15^th April.

Buddha Day Celebrations -                    Saturday the 05^th May.

                                                                   Sunday   the 06^th May

Poson full moon day Ceremony -          Saturday the 30^th June.

Esala  full moon day Ceremony -          Saturday the 28^th July.

Kathina Ceremony -                               Sunday the 28^th October.

Whilst you are supporting the Vihara, we Buddhist monks are obliged to guide you in your spiritual development.

Be free to visit the temple and contact us for your spiritual needs.

We will be happy to help you.

May The Triple Gem Bless you….!

Rev.Nahalle Rahula Thero. (BA Hons, Pandith)

(Chief Incumbent of the Vihara)