Houston Buddhist Vihara – The largest Sri Lankan Buddhist Temple in Texas

Do not dwell on the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

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6th Day of Children’s Classes: This Sunday, March 26th

The Vihara will hold the children’s classes this Sunday, March 26th.

Students in all the classes will begin practicing performances, acts, and dramas in preparation for the Sri Lankan New Year celebrations on April 16th.

Please see Sunday’s children’s program below:

8:30 am: Buddha Puja, chanting, meditation, and Dhamma advice for children
9:15: Dhamma classes begin.
10:15: Sinhala classes begin.
Noon: Lunch
1:00 PM: Music classes begin.
3:00 PM: Dance classes begin.

May the Greatest Blessings of the Triple Gem be with you!

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Our Mission:

Founded in June 1988, Houston Buddhist Vihara, Inc. (HBV) is a religious corporation organized under the Religious Corporation Law in the USA.

Houston Buddhist Vihara strives to serve society by:

Facilitating Theravada Buddhist education and practices among its members and other interested persons.
Maintaining unity and working together with other Buddhist and non-Buddhist denominations
Promoting traditional and cultural values and practices among its members

To achieve this objective, the Vihara offers:

Meditation classes, Dhamma discussions, Abhidhamma studies, and monthly Sila programs for adults.
Dhamma, Sinhala, music, and dance classes for children
Sri Lanka New-year celebrations and Independence Day celebrations

Besides, the Vihara also participates in events organized by other religious denominations and collaborates with them to promote Buddha’s teachings among the followers.