
	Where results make sense

Topic: Vihara

Related Topics

Staten Island Buddhist Vihara

In the News (Wed 8 Oct 08)

Breast Cancer

Golden Circle

Keating Five

Stephen Harper

Eli Lilly

Nobel Prize

Eli Manning

Josh Beckett

Sage Rosenfels

South Ossetia

	BANGLAPEDIA: Bhasu Vihara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Bhasu Vihara Located at about 6 km west of mahasthangarh (Mahasthangad) on the northern part of village Bhasu Vihara, under Bihar union of Shibganj thana of Bogra district, about 500m west of the Nagar river.
		Bhasu Vihara, locally known as Narapatir Dhap, is a complex of two rectangular monasteries and a semi-cruciform shrine of the Post-Gupta period.
		But it should be remembered that the excavations at Bhasu Vihara have been limited only to the upper levels, dated to the tenth-eleventh century AD and have not at all reached the seventh century levels of Hiuen-Tsang.
	banglapedia.net /HT/B_0466.HTM (805 words)

	Welcome to NEW YORK BUDDHIST VIHARA
		The Staten Island Buddhist Vihara at 115 John Street, Staten Island, New York, 10302 was opened on July 15th, 1999 under the patronage of Ven.
		The Buddhist Vihara branch in New Jersey at 65 Main St., Metuchen, New Jersey, 08840 was opened on January 5, 2002 under the patronage of Ven.
		Presently the Vihara is housed in a building that is rented out with the necessary funds needed for its maintenance provided by the Buddhist devotees of the area.
	www.newyorkbuddhist.org /affiliate_viharas (389 words)

	WWW Virtual Library: Abhayagiri Vihara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Surrounding the humped dagaba, Abhayagiri Vihara was a seat of the Northern Monastery, or Uttara Vihara.
		This inscription records the establishment of 'the Abhayagiri Vihara of Sinhalese ascetics trained in the sayings of jinas (Buddha).' Commenting on this record, J.G. de Casparis observes, 'The most important detail is the name of the foundation, vis., the Abhayagiri Vihara.
		Mistakenly identified at first with Jetavana Vihara, they were photographed and drawn by specialists in the late nineteenth century, while the Department of Archaeology, established about the same period, undertook excavation and conservation work of some of the edifices at the beginning of the twentieth century.
	www.lankalibrary.com /heritage/abayagiri.htm (5072 words)

	Kelaniya Temple
		The Kelaniya Raja Maha Vihara is one of the most sacred worshipping places of the Buddhists of Sri Lanka since it is a site made hallowed by the visit of Lord Buddha.
		The spot on which this vihara stands derived its sanctity in the Buddhist era 2531, with the third visit of the Buddha to this country.
		Kaleniya Vihara however, received its hallowed status and became a place of Buddhist worship after venerable Mahinda brought the Dhamma to this country.
	www.kelaniyatemple.com (377 words)

	Georgia Buddhist Vihara in Atlanta (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Georgia Buddhist Vihara is dedicated to the promotion of the Theravada Buddhist teachings through the practice of meditation, study of Buddhist scriptures, dhamma school for children and regular religious ceremonies.
		The Vihara was established in June 2000 in Atlanta, Georgia.
		Georgia Buddhist Vihara was opened officially in June 06, 2000.
	www.gbvihara.org (229 words)

	Ananda Buddha Vihara
		The Vihara has multifarious faciltiies designed for the local and International Buddhist community, the visiting monks and those interested in the study of Buddhist tradition and culture.
		The Vihara will have the facility of quarters for the resident monks and novices and a guest house for visiting monks, fellow Buddhists and resident scholars.
		Community facilities of the Vihara will include Wisdom School for the local Buddhist children, a dispensary and orphanage and facilities for distribution of food and clothes to the poor, a large hall for the community events and an open air theatre for the full moon day meditation or festivities.
	www.buddhavihara.in /features.htm (258 words)

	FAQs
		The Dhamma Vihara is a Theravada Buddhist Monastery.
		The Dhamma Vihara is located near the city of Xalapa, Mexico --the capital of the State of Veracruz.
		The Dhamma Vihara is located in the State of Veracruz because the founding members of the CMBT are from the State of Veracruz.
	www.dhammavihara.org /english/faqs.htm (1162 words)

	Home Page
		The Vihara is used to house Buddha images.Its form is essentially a replica of the Bot.
		In central Thailand the Vihara is smaller than the Bot, while in the north it is the reverse.
		The Vihara is generally built in the center of a courtyard enclosed within a perimeter gallery.
	www.class.uidaho.edu /arch499/nonwest/thaiweb/vihara.htm (112 words)

	Buddhist Studies: Bangladesh, Paharpur Buddhist Vihara
		It is said that when Buddhism was the prevailing religion in the area, practicing Buddhist monks gathered in their endeavours for enlightenment, but Buddhism itself was gradually being forced out by the increasing influence of the Hinduism and it started to show signs of decline.
		The ruins of the Buddhist Vihara were discovered by Buchanan Hamilton, who visited the site in the early 19th century whilst surveying this area for the East India Company.
		At the 21st UNESCO General Conference held in November 1980, a resolution was adopted to take up the ruins of the Buddhist Vihara at Paharpur and the Historic Mosque City of Bagerhat, Bangladesh, as target heritage sites for the UNESCO's international campaign to safeguard the cultural heritage.
	www.buddhanet.net /e-learning/buddhistworld/paharpur.htm (612 words)

	Jagriti Vihara (JHARKHAND)
		JAGRITI VIHARA runs the 5 schools and children from these schools are periodically brought to the VATSALYA VIDYALAYA at Jagriti Vihara for participating in different creative activities and cultural programmes.
		Jagriti Vihara, a centre for rural reconstruction, was established in December, 1975 at McCluskieganj in Ranchi District.
		Located at a distance of about 70 kms north- west of Ranchi; Jagriti Vihara is set amidst quiet surroundings of greenery clad trees and plants providing delight to the eyes and solace to mind and soul.
	www.ashanet.org /projects/project-view.php?p=297 (265 words)

	Akerawita vihara
		The main abode of the high priest of the vihara, was a high-roofed building with a large amount of delicate wood-carving and trellis, overwhelmed again by a mass of greenery.
		A fl and white cat came padding out of the building and sunned herself on the veranda as we conversed with the younger priest, the disciple, as the high priest was away at the time.
		The kraal at Lenawara Raja Maha Vihara is situated in a crevice between the rock we stood and an adjoining rocky hill.
	www.infolanka.com /org/srilanka/hist/hist17.html (1133 words)

	Buddhist Channel \| Europe \| Vesak celebrations at the Berlin Vihara
		Berlin, Germany -- The Vesak celebrations, annually held in the historic Berlin Vihara in Germany to honour the three important events in the life of the Enlightened one, the Buddha, was organized in a respectful manner.
		Jayantha Palipana, Ambassador, speaking next described the role and manifold activities the Berlin Vihara was undertaking in spreading the message of the Buddha in Europe.
		The Vihara premises were decorated and lit up with Vesak lanterns and other colourful paper items (Vesak Sarasili) promoting feelings of religious piety.
	www.buddhistchannel.tv /index.php?id=00000000003,00000001325,0,0,1,0 (504 words)

	Online edition of Daily News - News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Vilgam Vihara temple is not second to any other ancient temple in the eastern region in grandeur, architecture and magnificence.
		It was finally renovated and protected by Tamil Buddhists who had emigrated from the less powerful kingdoms of South India and who did not form part of the invasion forces of the rulers of the Chola, Kerala and Pandian tribes.
		According to one of the granite inscriptions found at this Vihara two South Indian Kings Raja Raja and Rajendra and also a wealthy merchant had donated a herd of buffaloes to the temple to provide ghee for the lamp that was kept burning throughout the year.
	www.dailynews.lk /2003/10/08/new30.html (685 words)

	Ananda Buddha Vihara
		The Vihara, which was a registered Society prior to February 1996, has been in existence since 1974 and maintained by the local Traditional Buddhists and others with Buddhist Cultural Awareness.
		The Vihara was named after late Venerable Ananda Mitra Mahathera, Sangha Nayaka of all India Bhikku Sangha, under whose inspiration and guidance the Vihara has become the Epicenter of the Buddhist activity from the heart of the twin cities of Hyderabad and Secunderabad, bringing into its ambience other Buddhist centers in the State.
		Thus formed The Ananda Buddha Vihara Trust (ABVT), a registered Cultural and Charitable Institution, administered by eleven permanent and ten periodically elected Trustees, dedicated to the cause of reviving, preserving and propagating the Buddhist tradition and Culture among the people of all walks of life, in a non-sectarian and secular manner.
	www.buddhavihara.in /aboutus.htm (984 words)

	London Buddhist Vihara - About Us
		Formed in 1926 by Anagarika Dharmapala, the Vihara was the first Buddhist monastery to be established outside the continent of Asia.
		In 1994 the Vihara moved to new spacious premises in The Avenue, Chiswick.
		The Vihara is managed by a Vihara Management Committee appointed by the Anagarika Dharmapala Trust who also appoints the resident Dhammaduta Bhikkhus.
	www.londonbuddhistvihara.org /aboutus.htm (149 words)

	LankaLibrary: Archaeological eminence of the Ramba Vihara
		The Ramba Vihara was the temple of the Maha Nagakula city where a large number of artifacts have been found, leading to research studies on the new Southern Cultural Triangle encompassing Tissamaharama, Moneragala and Hambantota.
		Mendis Rohanadheera speaks to Daily News Heritage, spelling out the historical and archaeological significance of the Ramba Vihara and the proposed explorations surrounding that area aimed at finding the role of Maha Nagakula as the Southern capital during medieval times - 11th and 12th Centuries AD, a landmark in the contemporary history of Sri Lanka.
		It is due to that derivative that the Ramba Vihara has been also referred to Kehelgamuwa.
	www.lankalibrary.com /heritage/temples/ramba.htm (1009 words)

	Ohio Buddhist Vihara - Sri Lanka
		Sometimes, when it has rained or snowed, cars have gotten stuck in the mud or on the ice and had to be pushed or pulled back out.
		This should greatly increase the Vihara's role as a place of inspiration, serenity and joy for the whole community.
		At the same time, the Vihara will send you a letter at the end of each year with a summary of your donations.
	www.lanka.info /ohio/projects/parking/parkinglot.jsp (271 words)

	Houston Buddhist Vihara
		Houston Buddhist Vihara located in Houston, Texas (USA) was founded in June 1988.
		Vihara - is a Sinhala equivalent of a buddhist temple.
		In a Sri Lankan Vihara, you can find three shrines for the buddha, bhikkus residence quarters, a hall for offering alms and a hall to hold dhamma talks and discussions.
	houstonbuddhist.freeservers.com (209 words)

	NEWS FROM THE MEXICAN VIHARA
		As the fourth anniversary of the Dhamma Vihara approaches, we are pleased to announce that Theravada Buddhism is growing in the fertile soil of Mexico and would like to share with you our news and projects.
		The Dhamma Vihara is a very suitable place to practice the Buddha's Teaching.
		Part of the activities of the Dhamma Vihara is to offer the Buddha's Teaching to Mexican children and youths.
	www.tbsa.org /articles/NewsfromtheMexicanViharaOctober2002.htm (993 words)

	Buddhist Maha Vihara - Brickfields Buddhist Maha Vihara, a Photo essay. - stsite.com
		The main entrance to the Buddhist Vihara is guarded by the Sanchi Main gate.
		The Main Shrine is the oldest building in the Buddhist Maha Vihara.
		There is a vast open area inside the Buddhist Maha Vihara with a spacious Bodhi trees area.
	www.stsite.com /vihara/vihara.php (515 words)

	Brahma Vihara Foundation Home Page
		The Brahma Vihara Foundation is a nonprofit, educational organization dedicated to offering the teachings of the Buddhadhamma for those interested in learning and maintaining the practices of Insight Meditation and cultivation of the Brahma Viharas, i.e., lovingkindness, compassion, appreciative joy, and equanimity.
		The Brahma Viharas (Divine Abiding practices) are concentration practices that soften the heart and strengthen the mind.
		The purpose is to promote and provide space and occasion for formal practice, by students and teacher, thereby deepening the practice of both teacher and student.
	www.brahmaviharas.org (234 words)

	History Of The Vihara (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara was founded in 1965 and incorporated as a Society in 1966 under the patronage of the Most Venerable Madihe Pannasiha Mahanayaka Thera.
		The Washington D.C. Buddhist Vihara is dedicated to the presentation of Buddhist thought, practice, and culture.
		All visitors, regardless of religious affiliation are invited to participate in Vihara activities, as well as to come to the Vihara to patronize the library and the book service.
	www.buddhistvihara.com /Home/vihara.htm (201 words)

	SAMAGGI-PHALA :: Buddhist Information Network
		Keadaan Vihara dipandang sudah kurang memadai lagi sebagai sarana peribadatan yang mempunyai masa depan cerah.
		Ketika vihara ini dipersembahkan, kas dari kotak dana yang ada hanyalah sebesar empat ribu lima ratus rupiah saja.
		Mereka menganggap bahwa kini vihara telah terlibat dalam dunia niaga.
	www.samaggi-phala.or.id /pemb_vihara.php (428 words)

	Maitri Vihara Reiki. Plus Over 200 Advanced Energy Workshops for Physical and Spiritual Evolution.
		Maitri Vihara comes from Sanskrit and simply means "The Abode of Love".
		This system of Reiki was channeled by Ana Noriega Gonzalez during a trip to Macchu Picchu in Peru at the time of the Fall Equinox of 2000.
		While meditating there, she felt a profound connection to the God/Goddess & was guided into developing her own system of subtle energy healing with a Reiki base.
	www.powerattunements.com /Maitrivihara.html (127 words)

	Berita.BuddhistOnline.com: Alamak! Kawin di Vihara Bonus 'Muka Perang'?
		Dari pertama, ia langsung mendapat sambutan yang kurang ramah dari seorang pengurus vihara yang ternyata adalah seorang pandita pula.
		Di Jakarta, salah satunya adalah Vihara Jakarta Dhammacakka Jaya.
		Mudah-mudahan acara pemberkahan perkawinannya di vihara telah berjalan lancar tanpa usikan dari si 'muka perang' nan terhormat tadi...
	www.buddhistonline.com /berita/berita87.shtml (826 words)

	Dhamma Vihara--A Theravada Buddhist Monastery in Mexico--Home--Information--
		The Dhamma Vihara is the monastery of CMBT (Centro Mexicano del Buddhismo Theravada A.C.).
		In the new building there is a large and fully equipped kitchen, a dining hall for both monastics and lay people, a laundry room, a storeroom, guest rooms and bathrooms.
		The Dhamma Vihara is the first Theravada Buddhist monastery in Spanish-speaking countries.
	www.dhammavihara.org /english (201 words)

	SAKYA.html
		The Buddhist Vihara, Victoria felt that a need existed for a centre where research studies and teaching of Buddhist doctrine could be carried out, due to growing awareness of Buddhist teachings in Australia.
		Sakyamuni Sambuddha Vihara has been designed in line with traditional Vihara style in Sri Lanka with a place for meditation and built to suit the needs of the country as well.
		This new Vihara will be a centre for teaching the doctrine, for research, information dissemination and a meditation retreat.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~slanka/sakya.html (1284 words)

Try your search on: Qwika (all wikis)