ALOKA VIHARA, Newcastle

10/06/2026

🪷🧘3rd session of Evening Meditation Programme🧘‍♂️🪷 successfully conducted today June 10th 2026.

From 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026, an evening meditation programme is being conducted at Aloka Vihara from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

During this period, the offering of Gilampasa Buddha Pūjā is held, followed by Dhamma discussions on the practical cultivation of the Noble Path. Meditation sessions are then conducted thereafter. 🪷🙏🪷

This evening, participants engaged in meditation following a highly valuable and insightful Dhamma discussion.🧘‍♂️🧘🧘‍♂️

May the merits accrued be respectfully shared with and appreciated by Venerable Brisbane Dhammarakkhita Thero. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and rejoice in his noble service to the Dhamma !!! 🙏🪷🙏🪷🙏

10/06/2026

☸️ Aloka Vihara Vesak Celebration 2026 ☸️

🗓️16 May 2026 | 📍 Worsall Village Hall, Yarm, UK

A beautiful day commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana of Lord Buddha. 🪷🪷🪷

✨ Highlights:🔸 Buddha Vandana & Observance of Eight Precepts (Children & Adults)🔸 🧘Meditation Session (Contemplation on Five Aggravates)🧘‍♂️🔸 Children's Dhamma Presentation by Ven. Nepale Suwachaseela🔸 Alms Offering & Dana🔸 Children's Jataka Story Viewing & Drawing Activities🔸 Colourful Vesak Lantern Display created by Children 🏮🔸 Dhamma Discussion & Alagaddupama Sutta (MN) discussion🪷

💛 A special joy was seeing our children actively participating throughout the day, carrying the light of the Dhamma to the next generation.🏵️🌸🏵️

🙏 May the blessings and merits of this peaceful Vesak celebration bring happiness and well-being to all !!! 🙏 may all who participated and supported make this event successful, meaningful, rejoice these merits !!! 🙏🪷🙏

🪷 Sabbe Satta Sukhi Hontu — May all beings be happy! 🪷

08/06/2026

🪷🧘Evening Meditation Programme🧘‍♂️🪷

From 8 June 2026 to 12 June 2026, an evening meditation programme is being conducted at Aloka Vihara from 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.

During this period, the offering of Gilampasa Buddha Pūjā is held, followed by Dhamma discussions on the practical cultivation of the Noble Path. Meditation sessions are then conducted thereafter. 🪷🙏🪷

This evening, participants engaged in meditation following a highly valuable and insightful Dhamma discussion.🧘‍♂️🧘🧘‍♂️

May the merits accrued be respectfully shared with and appreciated by Venerable Brisbane Dhammarakkhita Thero. We extend our heartfelt gratitude and rejoice in his noble service to the Dhamma !!! 🙏🪷🙏🪷🙏

08/06/2026

🌿 🧘Full-Day Meditation Program –session - 2 🧘‍♂️

📅 7th June 2026 | 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM at Newcastle (former Aloka Vihara premises)

Following the wonderful first session, we were delighted to continue with second session of the Full-Day Meditation Program conducted by Ven. Brisbane Dhammarakkhita Thero 🙏

🧘 Building on the previous session, the focus was on *deepening meditation techniques and progressing further along the path of choiceless awareness* through mindful walking, mindful sitting, and continuous awareness in daily activities. 🧘🪷🧘

The program concluded with an inspiring *Dhamma talk* followed by an engaging *Q&A discussion*, where participants had the opportunity to clarify their practice and share their experiences.

We are grateful to Venerable 🙏 and everyone who participated and helped make this two-day full-day meditation program a great success🙏🪷🙏

May the wisdom and mindfulness gained continue to benefit all on their journey !!! 🙏🙏🙏 🪷🪷🪷

07/06/2026

🌿 Memorable Day Meditation Program 🧘‍♂️

1.00 p.m - 6.00 p.m. June 6th 2026 - at Lowgrange Community Hall, Billingham.

We were honoured to welcome 🙏Ven. Brisbane Dhammarakkhita Thero 🙏 to Aloka Viharaya in Billingham to deliver dhamma all devotees of Billingham, Middlesbrogh, Darlington, Hartlepool, Darahm etc. Areas. Special thanks to the invitation and support of Mr. Sarath.

🧘‍♂️🪷🧘‍♂️ The day focused on the practice of “being here and now” and the teaching that *mindfulness is choiceless awareness*, with mindful walking, mindful sitting, Dhamma talks, and a concluding discussion where participants shared their experiences and insights. 🧘‍♂️🪷🧘

🪷 It was a peaceful and inspiring day, leaving everyone with valuable guidance for their mindfulness journey. 🪷

🪷May all good deeds support for Ultimate happiness of Nibbana 🪷🙏🙏🙏

07/06/2026

🌿 A Memorable Day of Mindfulness & Meditation - First Session 🧘‍♂️🪷🧘🪷🧘‍♂️

We were truly blessed to have our respected Mr. Sarath as the initial host and inviter, making it possible for 🙏 Ven. Brisbane Dhammarakkhita Thero 🙏 to visit Newcastle upon Tyne for this special meditation program 🧘🧘‍♂️🧘

Our first Full-Day Meditation Program was held on May 31st 2026 at the former Aloka Vihara at Newcastle on Welbeck Road, running from 9:00 a.m to 4:00 a.m 🧘‍♂️🪷🧘‍♂️🪷🧘‍♂️

Blessed with beautiful sunshine and pleasant weather, around 25–30 participants gathered to spend the day cultivating mindfulness and inner peace.

The program introduced a fresh and meaningful approach to meditation, beginning with the simple yet powerful awareness of “I am here and now.” A key teaching throughout the day was that *mindfulness is choiceless awareness*

🧘🪷 The day included: 🪷🧘‍♂️

* Mindful walking meditation
* Mindful sitting meditation
* Dhamma teachings and guidance
* A shared lunch break
* Afternoon mindfulness practice
* An open Dhamma discussion where participants reflected on their experiences, challenges, and practical solutions encountered during walking and sitting meditation

It was an inspiring and enriching experience for everyone who attended, planting the seeds of mindfulness and encouraging deeper practice in daily life.

🙏May all beings be happy, peaceful, and well 🙏

07/06/2026

Alokavihara - Billingham Dhammaschool
successfully held its session on March 22nd 2026.

1. The day began with Buddha Vandana and Mindfulness Meditation.

2. Small dhamma lesson was given at the beginning assembly

3. Rehearsals for April New year function - 2026 - Both dhammaschools teachers and some other talented parents together conducted rehearsals for kids.

4. Refreshments were kindly sponsored by our generous parents.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to all teachers, parents, and supporters who helped make this session successful.
May you all share in the merits of these good deeds. 🙏
May the Triple Gem bless you all. 🙏

30/05/2026

29/05/2026