Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple

11/06/2026

🪷 Honouring a Legacy, Remembering with Gratitude 🪷

On 6 June 2026, devotees gathered at Mangala Vihara to commemorate Memorial Day in honour of Venerable M. M. Mahaweera and Venerable Dr P. Gnananarama.

Through offerings, devotion, and the sharing of merits, we paid tribute to their lasting contributions and reflected on the invaluable legacy they left behind.

May their teachings continue to inspire and guide us for generations to come.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! 🙏🙏🙏

02/06/2026

🌸 Vesak Day 2026 – A Heartfelt Thank You 🌸

Our Vesak Day celebration on 31 May 2026 was a wonderful success!

Blessed with beautiful weather, a warm and enthusiastic crowd, dedicated volunteers and devotees, and the blessings of our Bhantes, it was truly a joyous and meaningful day of celebration.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who contributed their time, effort, and support in making this event possible. Whether you volunteered, participated, made offerings, attended the programmes, or simply joined us in celebrating Vesak, thank you for being part of this special occasion.

May the merits accrued be shared with all beings.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! 🙏🙏🙏

31/05/2026

30/05/2026

🌸 A Heartfelt Thank You to Our Volunteers and Helpers 🌸

Over the past few days, many dedicated volunteers and helpers have generously given their time, energy, and effort to prepare Mangala Vihara for Vesak Day.

From setting up the temple grounds and decorations to organising activities and making countless preparations behind the scenes, every contribution has helped make this celebration possible.

Our sincere gratitude to all who have lent a helping hand. 🙏
Mangala Vihara is now ready and all set for Vesak Day!

We warmly welcome everyone to join us in commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbāna of the Buddha.
May this Vesak bring peace, wisdom, and blessings to all. 🌸

28/05/2026

🕯️ Memorial Day at Mangala Vihara 🕯️

Join us on 6 June 2026 as we remember and honour the contributions of:

🙏 Venerable M M Mahaweera
Founder of Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple
🙏 Venerable Dr P Gnananarama
Founding Principal of Buddhist & Pali College

🗓 Saturday, 6 June 2026
🌅 Morning Programme: 10.45 am – 12.00 pm
🌙 Evening Programme: 6.45 pm – 8.00 pm

All are welcome 🙏

27/05/2026

Buddha Pūjā as Dhamma Pūjā 🙏

Light
I offer this light as a determination to dispel my darkness of ignorance through the light of the Dhamma.

Incense
I offer this Incense as a determination to dispel my foul odour of unwholesome actions through the fragrance of wholesome actions.

Flowers
I offer these flowers with the reflection on impermanence: all that arises passes away; just as these beautiful flowers fade, so too does all conditioned existence.

Intro to Buddhist Etiquette:
Why We Do What We Do

Pūjā Edition

Mangala Vihara Young Adults (MVYA)

27/05/2026

Saturday afternoon well spent! 🌸✨

On 16 May, the Mangala Vihara Young Adults gathered for our workshop, "Intro to Buddhist Etiquette: Puja Edition." Whether you've been doing Puja for years or it was your very first time, it was wonderful to see both familiar and new faces joining us to learn together.

We kicked things off with a short Puja session, followed by an insightful sharing by Bhante Suneetha and Sister Margaret on the significance behind our Puja practices, answering everything we've wanted to know but were too shy to ask! 💡A wide range of questions were discussed, from the symbolism of offering items (e.g. flowers as a reflection of impermanence), local cultural influences on Puja, and how Puja is more than just a ritual as it provides space for healing and for interconnectedness within a community.

We hope the workshop helped to demystify the rituals and answer some of your questions. Thank you to everyone who spent their Saturday with us. Here’s to approaching our next Puja with a fresh, mindful, and meaningful perspective! 🙏

25/05/2026

🙏 Dhamma Talk on “Life and Rebirth” by Sayādaw U Jotika 🙏

We would like to sincerely thank everyone who attended the Dhamma Talk on “Life and Rebirth" by Sayādaw U Jotika on Monday, 18 May 2026 at Mangala Vihara.

The response was truly overwhelming, with devotees filling the Shrine Hall and extending all the way to Mangala Hall just to listen to the inspiring Dhamma sharing. It was a joyful and uplifting sight to witness so many gathered together with faith and eagerness to learn the Dhamma. 🌿

Our deepest appreciation to Sayādaw U Jotika for graciously conducting the talk and sharing his wisdom and experience with us. We are also grateful to all devotees, volunteers, and supporters who helped make the event smooth and meaningful.

May the blessings of the Dhamma continue to guide and inspire all of us.
Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu! 🙏🙏🙏

25/05/2026

🤔 How much do you really know about Buddhism?

Many people know the image of the Buddha or practice mindfulness. Few truly understand the teachings.

What is the purpose of life?
Why do suffering and stress arise?
Can peace and happiness actually be cultivated?

The Introduction to Buddhism Course by Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple is designed to help beginners and curious learners explore these questions in a practical and meaningful way.

Over 10 lessons, you will discover:
🪷 The essence of Buddhism
🪷 The Buddha’s life and teachings
🪷 The 3 Characteristics of Existence
🪷 The 4 Noble Truths
🪷 Meditation and daily practice
🪷 The meaning behind Buddhist chanting and rituals

No prior knowledge is needed — just an open mind and willingness to learn.

📅 19 Aug – 21 Oct 2026
📍 Mangala Vihara Buddhist Temple
🕢 Wednesdays | 7.30pm – 9.30pm
💛 By Donation

If you’ve ever wanted to explore Buddhism properly, this is a wonderful place to begin.

📲 Register via the QR code on the poster.
or click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzzhSjmJEKe894PkPo3__azAuwn5QtOna4yPA_-skWIgduEw/viewform