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Listen, Learn and Practice in Dhamma

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Listen, Learn and Practice in Dhamma

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Poya Day Schedule

(Full Moon) Each month on Poya or the full-moon day the laity can spend a day at the temple and observe sil...

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Meditation

The center conducts Meditation classes to groups and individuals. One can reserve a time and date by calling, sending a text or...

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Buddhist teachings

The center conducts classes for groups and individuals. Gotama Buddha Vihara particularly Asian-Americans, and conducts all programs in English.

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WELCOME TO GB VIHARA

For those wishing to make an immediate impact on programs and services at Gotama Buddha Vihara, a gift of appreciated stock is an ideal choice.

BECOME VOLUNTEER

Whether you commit to one afternoon a year or make it part of your regular routine, your participation is critical to our success. 

The center conducts Meditation classes to groups and individuals. One can reserve a time and date by a calling, sending a text or an email.

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ABOUT RESIDENT MONK

The president and spiritual advisor is Most Ven. Melpitiye Wimalakitti, who has been practicing  for 45 years as a Buddhist monk. He is originally from Asgiriya Maha Vihara, Kandy, Sri Lanka, and he obtained a B.A From the University of Peradeniya, Sri laknka and a PHD in Buddhism from university of Delhi in India. He has taught Buddhism in several countries including Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia and South Korea .

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-- PROGRAMMES --

Daily Programme

Offering of Mediational drinks to the buddha, dhamma talk, and meditation (English)

Offering of Mediational drinks to the buddha, dhamma talk, and meditation (English)

Weekly Programme

Meditation Programme (English)

Meditation Programme (Sinhala)

Monthly Programme

Every Second Sunday of the month

Apr 10 2022, Offering of Meditational drinks to the buddha, dhamma talk, and meditation (English)

Yearly Programme

Apr 17 2022, Main Program (English)

May 01 2022, Also known as Vesak Day or Vesak Day, the holiday marks the birth of Gautama Buddha — the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for the religion’s core teachings.

October 09 2022, Also known as Vesak Day or Vesak Day, the holiday marks the birth of Gautama Buddha — the father of Buddhism, who is responsible for the religion’s core teachings.

Who We Are

Gotama Buddha Vihara was founded on the 2nd of January 2020, as a Buddhist Meditation center to teach Buddhist philosophy and meditation. GBV is mainly supported by the Vietnamese, Bangladeshis and Sri Lankan Buddhist community. GBV also Warmly welcome people of all walks in life

Our Location

4108 Dillehay Dr. Parker / Allen, TX 75002, USA

Contact Info

(469) 588-1595 / charity@gbvihara.org

Resident Monk

Ven.Dr. Melpitiye Wimalakitti