Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara IncorporatedRegistered

The objectives of Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara (DVBV) include the study and practice of the Buddha s teachings of compassion and insight as documented in Theravada teachings to promote, and assist activities that enhance the wellbeing of the individual, family, and the wider society. To realise these objectives, we have undertaken the following in 2023 / 2024. To promote the study and practice of the Buddha s teachings of insight and compassion as documented in the Pali Tripitaka; To appreciate cultural and religious Buddhist traditions which help understand the purpose of life and the wellbeing of mankind; To undertake activities which enhance the wellbeing of the individual, family, community, and society; To organize charitable welfare programs to assist the community at large. The Dhamma Vijaya Buddhist Vihara (DVBV) is operated under a Trust and is managed by an Executive Committee headed by the Chief Resident Priest. It offers the following programs: Meditation & Dhamma discussion programs Residential priests conduct regular meditation and Dhamma discussion programs at the temple. Sil programs Residential priests conduct a monthly sil program on every full moon Poya day at the temple. Dhamma School Buddhist religious teaching for children (Grades 1 6) conducted in English at the temple. Celebration of significant events Observation of significant events (such as Vesak, Poson, and Katina) at a local Community Centre. Buddhist clergy affiliated with DVBV offering their services for Buddhist rituals and rites of passage much needed by the community. These include: > Housewarming rituals > Last Rites > Alms giving (Dhana) in memory of significant events, by request > Dhamma Sermons (Bana) in memory of significant events, by request