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New Year Blessing 2024

New Year Blessing Ceremony for the coming year 2024 will commence at 10 am on the 1st of January 2024 at the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara. Programme: 10:00am – Observe five […]

Katina Ceremony and Overnight Pirith Chanting 2023

The Katina Robe Offering Ceremony and Overnight Pririth Chanting at Samadhi Buddhist Viara were held this year with the participation of venerable monks around New Zealand. The events were full […]

Cheevara Puja

Dear Devotees and Friends in Dhamma, The special robe, which is prepared to be offered for the Maha Sangha at the end of Vas Season, is available from 16th October […]

Esela Poya Sil Programme 2023

The Esela Poya Sil Programme will be held on Saturday, 8th July 2023 at the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara, under the guidance of Ven.Makuldeniye Somarathana Thero, Ven.Mapalane Sumanatissa Thero, Ven.Maduwanwela Dhammasiddhi Thero and Ven.Rohini Sil […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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      […]

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. […]

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. […]