Aloka Vihara – Newcastle Dhamma School successfully conducted its another session on last Sunday, November 09th, 2025. The session included the following activities: Buddha Vandana and Mindfulness Meditation Conducted lessons on Buddhist teachings, Buddha’s life story and values that we can get for our life, practicing Pali and Sinhala verses, rehearsals for performances of level...
The noble Katina Robe Offering Ceremony was successfully held on Sunday, October 26, 2025.First and foremost, we express our deepest rejoicing in merit (pattidāna) to the Venerable Chief Monk and all the other monks who graciously accepted the invitation and participated over the Katina Sanghika Dana (collective almsgiving) and to perform the sacred Katina Vinaya...
A group of Bangladesh Buddhists visited Aloka Viharaya on the last Vap Full Moon Poya Day, October 6th, 2025. During their visit, they observed the Eight Precepts, offered alms food to the Lord Buddha and the monks, listened to Dhamma sermons, and participated in Sutra chanting.The Buddhists from Bangladesh share many similarities with Sri Lankans...
Aloka Vihara – Billingham Dhamma School successfully conducted its another session on last Sunday, October 05, 2025. The session included the following activities: Buddha Vandana and Mindfulness Meditation Special program of the day – The little kids of the Level-01 class showcased their talents during the assembly. It was a truly beautiful and proud moment...
The Poya program for the Binara (September) Full Moon Poya Day was successfully held at Aloka Viharaya on Sunday September 28, 2025.Program included, Observance of the Eight Precepts and Buddha Vandana. Offering of Almsfood and Gilanpasa Dhamma Discussion – Rathana sutta – its verses with the meanings and explanations of the commentary, how this pali...
Aloka Vihara – Newcastle Dhamma School successfully conducted its another session on last Sunday, September 7th, 2025. The session included the following activities: Buddha Vandana and Mindfulness Meditation Advice of the day – ” Showing love for the sacrifices made by parents is not only about saying the word love, but also about expressing it...
Mr. Kevin Hunt and his beloved wife, Sanjeewani Hunt, made a special contribution to the Aloka Viharaya. Kevin Hunt is a British gentleman who has embraced Buddhism, deeply resonating with its philosophy, particularly the concept of nonviolence. Sanjeewani always dedicates her wealth and creativity to serving the Buddhist community.May the Triple Gem bless them, and...
The second session of the Newcastle Dhamma School was successfully conducted by the Aloka Vihara. The following activities were part of the session: Buddha Vandana Mindfulness Practice Session Lessons – Buddhist Meditation, Introduction Triple Gems, Story of Lord Buddha The topic of the day – Mobile phone use, addiction and its negative impact on Children.Dhamma...
