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Vesak Bathi Gee Puja (Buddhist Devotional Songs)

As a part of Vesak Celebrations, devotees of the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara organized a Buddhist Devotional Music event on 6 May 2023 from 6 p.m. onwards at the Te Hapua Halswell Centre, Christchurch. The event was coloured with a range of devotional musical items including songs and dances performed by adults and children. Memories of […]

Farewell Ceremony: Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Padukkage

In honor of Dr.(Mrs.) Kalyani Padukkage’s retirement, having been the coordinator of the Sri Lankan Language & Cultural School for over 15 years of dedicated and committed service to the broader Sri Lankan community and our younger generation, she has proven to be a blessing to our school. She has been nothing short of a […]

Commencement of Sri Lankan Language and Cultural School classes in 2023

The Sri Lankan Language and Cultural School for children at Christchurch Samadhi Vihara will start on 12 February from 9 am for year 2023. The school conducts classes for young Sri Lankan community of age between 4 and 14 years old. The three Key stages of the school are: Key stage I (Small group – […]

Vassana Dhamma Sermon (Aushadha Pujawa)

Aushadha Puja will be held at the Samadhi Vihara on Saturday, 24th September at 6.00 pm. The Aushadha Puja will be sponsored by Dr. Nilakshi Lenora. Programme: 6.00 pm        : Theruwan Vandhana & Puja 7.00 pm        : Dhamma Sermon (In Sinhala) Conducted by Venerable Maduwanwela Dhammasiddhi Thero. Children Program : Story of […]

Cancellation of Samadhi Vihara programs

Dear Devotees and Friends in Dhamma, Venerable Maduwanwela Dhammasiddhi Thero is tested covid positive today. Therefore, Samadhi Buddhist Vihara Trust has decided to cancel all upcoming programs at the temple till 22nd July 2022. We feel it is extremely important to take extra measures to ensure Venerable Theros and everyone in the community are kept as safe as possible under this […]

Binara Poya Sil Programme 2021

Under Alert Level 2 restriction (see below), The Binara Poya Sil Programme will be held on Saturday, 11th of September 2021 at the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara, under the guidance of Ven. Maduwanwela Dhammasiddhi and Ven. Karandagahamada Dhammavisuddhi Theros. TIME ACTIVITY 8.00 am Gather at the Temple 8.30 am       Observe Eight Precepts Vandana Meditation […]

Cancellation of Samadhi Vihara programs

Dear Devotees and Friends in Dhamma, We feel it is extremely important to take extra measures to ensure everyone in the community is kept as safe as possible during this unprecedented time. So, considering the ongoing situation, Samadhi Buddhist Vihara Trust has decided to cancel all upcoming programs at the temple until further notice. We will […]