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Unity of Montclair

Unity of Montclair is blessed to have had a second visit from our friend Bhante Wimala. Even though we don’t see him often, we all consider him a friend because we instantly connect with him. His energy just brings peace in an instant. He enters the room, and we are drawn to him. His Sunday…

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Omega Retreat 2014

Meditation for Beginners provides a survey of meditation techniques to start the beginner and refresh the experienced meditator.

Spiritual traditions throughout the ages have recommended meditation as a core practice and a path toward peace of mind. Modern medicine is now finding that meditation techniques can be applied to alleviate pain, improve health, increase vitality, and buffer day-to-day encounters with stress.

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Unity Christ Church in Richmond, VA, USA

We have welcomed Bhante to this part of the United States for over 15 years. Often I was fortunate to host or co-host him with the other organizers of his events. It is like a bright blue sky every time when Bhante comes to speak to us here in Richmond, VA — it is like…

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A Visit to the Drug Rehabilitation Center in Sri Lanka

Bhante visited Mithuru Mithuro drug rehabilitation center in Pelmadulla, Sri Lanka. He was invited by the founding director Venerable Bodhi to conduct a session with the people who are receiving treatment. He spoke of the “challenges in overcoming addiction” and had a long dialogue with more than one hundred residents who are receiving treatment.

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Receiving the Honor of the Golden Shawl

On two occasions, Bhante received the “Honor of the Golden Shawl” in Sri Lanka. This is the highest and the most special honor the Tamil Hindus can give to anybody according to their culture. In appreciation of community service and the humanitarian assistance provided to the community, they bestowed this honor on him. On this…

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Vesak at Nairobi Temple

Vesak day, 2014, was celebrated in the Nairobi Buddhist temple on the 18th of May. Venerable Bhante Wimala conducted the full day program with the assistance of Mongolian monk Sujatha. This beautiful, full day included meditation programs, Dharma talks, a special Blessing ceremony and an evening candle light ceremony. Thoughout the day people from many…

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Initiation Ceremony in Nairobi, Kenya

On Saturday the 17th of May, 10 of Bhante Wimala’s students in Nairobi, Kenya formally became Buddhists. They all participated in a seven day Buddhist Study program, a mini course on fundamentals of Buddhism, which was taught by Bhante. 40 people participated in the program including the 10 students who chose to become Buddhist. A…

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