Theravada Buddhism Class
2018-03-17 15:30 - 17:30, 2018-03-24 16:00 - 18:00, 2018-03-31 15:30 - 17:30, 2018-04-07 15:30 - 17:30, 2018-04-21 15:30 - 17:30, 2018-04-28 15:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Houston Buddhist Vihara, 8707 Radio Road,, Houston, TX, United States
Deprived of a systematic knowledge about early Buddhism, some get stuck in illusion, and some have many questions. Only a teacher who has learned Buddhism in a systematic way and practiced it for some time can help the curious learner and answer the questions.

Weekly Meditation Session
2018-03-17 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-03-24 18:30 - 20:00, 2018-04-07 18:00 - 19:30, 2018-04-21 18:00 - 19:30
Ven Dedunupitiye Upananda Nayaka Thero hosts the weekly meditation session.

Dhamma School
2018-03-18 08:00 - 14:30, 2018-04-01 08:00 - 14:30, 2018-05-06 08:00 - 14:30, 2018-09-09 08:00 - 14:30
8:30 am: Puja followed by a brief meditation and Dhamma advice for all the children.
9:00 to 10:15 am: Dhamma classes for children
10: 30 to 11:30 am: Sinhala classes
12:30 pm: Music and dance and music classes

Dhamma Talk - March 2018
2018-03-31 18:00 - 20:00
Monthly Dhamma Talk (at 6:15 pm)
Monthly Dhamma talk will be given by Ven. Dedunupitiye Upananda Nayaka Thero in Sinhala. His main focus for the speech will be Bhayabherava Sutta.
A children’s program in English will be conducted by Ven. Basnagoda Rahula Thero during the same time.
Please note that the regular meditation session will not be held on this day.
The Dhamma talk is sponsored by Sanka & Thamarangani Tennakoon family. They will also offer your dinner at 7:30 pm. The Vihara appreciates their generosity and active participation in Vihara activities.

Preparation for New Year
2018-04-08 09:00 - 17:00

Sri Lankan New Year Festival
2018-04-15 08:00 - 17:00

Monthly Sil Program & Dhamma Talk - April 2018
2018-04-28 08:00 - 16:00
Monthly Sila program is an opportunity for Vihara members to practice spirituality for several hours a day at least once a month. It is held on the Saturday nearest to the full-moon day. Usually, Sila program starts at 8:00 am and ends at 4:00 pm.Conducted both in English and Sinhala, the Sila program includes meditation sessions and Dhamma discussion.

Preparation for Vesak Celeberation
2018-05-13 09:00 - 17:00

Vesak Ceremony
2018-05-19 - 2018-05-20

Dhamma Talk by Ven. Thalalle Chandakiththi Thero
2018-05-25 20:00 - 22:00
Ven. Thalalle Chandakiththi Thera is a renowned monk from Sri Lanka. He has given thousands of Dhamma talks both in Sri Lanka and in many countries. During his latest Dhamma tour of the USA, Ven. Thero will visit the Vihara and give a Dhamma talk on Friday, May 25th from 8:00 pm to 9:00 pm.
Your dinner will be offered by the Vihara members around 9:15 pm.

Dhamma Talk by Ven. Siyambalapititye Buddharakkhita Thero
2018-05-28 17:00 - 19:00
Rev. Buddharakkhita thero is a renowned meditation teacher from Sri Lanka. He has already conducted the Wesak Dhamma session during the recent Wesak celebrations at HBV.
Due to requests from many members to have another session to discuss Dhamma and clarify their understanding, it was decided to have another session before the Reverend goes back to Sri Lanka.
Anyone who did not get an opportunity to participate in the Vesak celebration are invited as well to join and listen to the Dhamma talk and ask any questions you may have.
Dinner will be provided.

Writing Workshop
2018-07-15 10:00 - 15:00
The first of the three summer writing workshops will be held this Sunday (July 15th) by Ven. Rahula Thero.

Day Long Camp
2018-07-22 09:00 - 16:00
Daylong Camp (9:00-4:00)

Food, nutrition, and healthy eating
Meditation
Etiquettes and manners that lead to success
Self-organization and time management
Hands-on activities
Fitness
An evaluation of high school by present and former high school students
Sports

Sila Program and Vas Aradhana
2018-07-28 08:00 - 21:00
This month’s Sila observance and meditation—Poya program—will be held on Saturday 28th, along with Vas Aradhana at 7:00 p.m. Sila program is conducted in Sinhala by Bhante Rahula and Bhante Sirirathana. When needed, Bhante Rahula will explain in English.
Sila observance begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m. The program includes meditation and Dhamma discussion.
Lunch will be provided by Vihara members.
May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you!

Dhamma Deshana
2018-08-04 18:30 - 22:00
The first Dhamma Deshana during the Vas season will be given this Saturday by Bhante Rahula in Sinhala. He will summarize it in English if a need arises. This Dhamma Program is sponsored by Pinky Dharmatilleke.
Reciting of the Ratana Sutta and Puja:
From 6:45 to 7:30
Dhamma Deshana:
From 7:30 to 8:30
Dinner:
At 8:30

Writing workshop
2018-08-05 10:00 - 15:00
Writing workshop (for high school and middle school children, as well as for adults)

Sila Program
2018-08-25 07:30 - 13:00
August 25th is Nikini full-moon Poya day. A Sila program and meditation will be held on the same day only in the morning session: from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 pm. Bhante Rahula and Bhante Sirirathana will conduct the program.
Lunch will be provided by Vihara members. The program will end after lunch.

May the Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you!

Dhamma Talk
2018-09-02 18:00 - 21:00
Chanting: From 6:15 to 6:45 p.m.
Puja: From 6:45 to 7:00 p.m
Dhamma talk: From 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Dinner: From 8:00

Monthly Sil Program and Dhamma Talk
2018-09-08 08:00 - 21:00
