The Oxford Buddha Vihara (OBV) is a centre for teaching the Buddha's message. Vihara means dwelling place. We aim to offer a programme which is practical and relevant for this modern era, so that more can benefit from the Buddha's teachings. The OBV was founded in 2003 by the Venerable Dr. Khammai Dhammasami, who has lived as an ordained Buddhist monk for the last 30 years. Since 2003 the Vihara has developed into a thriving community of monks and lay Buddhists from many different countries and cultures, with an emphasis on the traditions of SE Asia. The community includes groups of Burmese, Thai, Lao and Sri Lankan origin as well as Buddhists with a European background. In keeping with the tradition of the SE Asian temple, the Vihara and its monks exist through the generosity of temple community. Supporters offer food, basic clothing and medicines to the monks as well as financial contributions which ensure building upkeep and the spread of the teaching.
The Vihara has two branch centres: one in Bodhgaya, the place in India where the Buddha achieved enlightenment, and the other in Singapore
www.oxfordbuddhaviharasin.org.
Oxford Buddha Vihara
2020 Virtual Kathina Ceremony
Dear Dhamma Friends
You are invited to join the OBV Kathina Ceremony through Zoom meeting and Facebook live stream.
We have 7 monks dwelling at the OBV for this Vasa retreat. Due to the pandemic, gathering in a big group is not allowed, so we will not be holding it at the JR Hall this year.
Instead, and in order to remain the practice of the traditional robe offering ceremony, we will be organising the virtual event at the OBV Forest of Dean and you can join online. Details are as follows:
| Date: | Sunday 01 November 2020 |
| Time: | 13:00 to 15:00 GMT(UK Time) |
| Venue: | Oxford Buddha Vihara (Forest of Dean) Park Farm, Park Lane St Bravels, Gloucestershire GL15 6QX |
Programme:
| 13:00 | Lighting candles and incense sticks Observing the Five Precepts Chanting 30 Paramis together Offering Kathina Robes and Requisites |
| 14:00 | Dhamma talk by Venerable Dr Khammai Dhammasami, the OBV Abbot |
| Sharing Merit together | |
| 15:00 | End of the programme |
How to join the ceremony virtually
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Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/91205320396?pwd=MTQ0Tll3dnRZVENRUlNHWjhLTm5ZUT09 Meeting ID: 912 0532 0396 Passcode: 20202020 |
| 2. | Follow the Facebook: Oxford Buddha Vihara Obv |
How to make a donation virtually
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Donation for each set of robes is suggested at £5 |
| • | Please contact info@oxfordbuddhavihara.org.uk for bank details. |
INTRODUCING ABHIDHAMMA
by Venerable Dr Dhammasami
Ven Dhammasami has kindly agreed to give this six week course on the Abhidhamma. It will be held online through the Buddhist Society and the first session starts on 24th September at 12.30pm.
We hope you can make it!
Please click the link here for the INTRODUCING ABHIDHAMMA course
With best wishes,
The Oxford Buddha Vihara
info@oxfordbuddhavihara.org.uk