Ohio Buddhist Vihara

05/17/2026

05/03/2026

ඔහායෝ බෞද්ධ විහාරස්ථානයේ වෙසක් බොදු බැති ගී 2026

04/26/2026

2026 වසරේ ඒ උතුම් වෙසක් පොහොය නිමිති කොට ඔහායෝ බෞද්ධ විහාරයේ පැවැත්වෙන “වෙසක් අසිරිය“ වැඩ සටහන උදෑසන 9 සිට සවස 8.30 දකවා විහාරස්ථානයේදී පැවැත්වේ .
භාග්‍යවත් බුදුරජානණ් වහන්සේට පිදුමට මල් සහ වෙසක් කූඩුවක් රැගෙන විත් ඒ අසිරිමත් පිංකමට ඔබත් දායක වන්න.

තෙරුවන්සරණයි!

04/19/2026

දෙතිස් ව්‍යාංජන සහිත දහවල් සම්බුද්ධ පූජාව 🙏🙏🙏
සියලු දෙනාම සතුටු සිතින් දැක බලා අනුමෝදන් වෙත්වා 🙏
Photos by : Anjana Gunathilake

01/01/2026

Wishing you and your family a very Happy New Year with lots of love, blessings, health, and prosperity!
Everything is set for the New Year’s Day blessing Ceremony. Please come and receive the blessings of the Noble Triple Gem for the New Year!
Join with us at the temple premises on January 01, 2026, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Also, a Live stream will be available on the Ohio Buddhist Vihara page.

12/26/2025

Sending hope and help home. 🇱🇰 Our community gathered to pack clothes and essentials for those affected by the crisis in Sri Lanka. Thank you to every individual who supported this humanitarian effort with such generosity and kindness.

12/22/2025

With only a few days left in 2025, let us come together to start the New Year with mindfulness and peace. To bring blessings for the year ahead, we are holding a special Ata Visi Buddha Pooja at the temple on New Year's Day.

Please join us on January 1, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

We welcome everyone to attend in person at the temple premises. If you are unable to join us, we will be sharing the ceremony via Facebook Live so you can participate from home.

May the Triple Gem bless you and your family in 2026! ☸️

12/14/2025

🇱🇰 Urgent Call for Clothing Donations: Sri Lanka Flood Relief 🇱🇰
Helping Families Rebuild with Dignity and Warmth

Dear Friends,

We hope this message finds you well. The Ohio Buddhist Vihara is reaching out to request your urgent support for families in Sri Lanka severely affected by the recent devastating floods and landslides.

One of the most immediate and critical needs right now is clean, wearable clothing for men, women, and children of all ages who have lost everything. We are organizing a community drive to collect clothing to send directly to the affected families.

👚 Items We Are Collecting

Your donated clothing can bring essential comfort, dignity, and warmth to those who are currently rebuilding their lives. We are currently accepting donations of new or gently used items:

Adult Clothing (for men and women)

Children’s Clothing (for all ages)

Warm Clothing (ONLY light jackets – suitable for the tropical climate)

Important Note: Please ensure that all donated items are clean and in good condition so they can be worn immediately.

📍 Drop-Off Location & Deadline

Please bring your generous donations to:

The Ohio Buddhist Vihara

Deadline: Sunday, December 21st (Donations accepted throughout the day on 12/21)

🙏 Our Commitment & Partners

We are committed to ensuring your donations reach the families who need them most. We are grateful for the support we have already received:

Kind Sponsorship:
Several families have already generously offered sponsorship to help with this effort.

Shipping Support:
We have partnered with Darshana, who has kindly offered a discounted rate for shipping the collected clothing to Sri Lanka.

📞 Contact for Questions

Your generosity, no matter the size, will make a meaningful difference. Together, we can extend compassion and hope during this difficult time.

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact:

Sumanajothi Thero: 513.725.8595

Gamini (Dayton community): 678.637.3978

Nilantha (Kentucky community): 330.785.8258

Krishantha (Cincinnati community): 513.707.8992

With deepest gratitude,

Ohio Buddhist Vihara

12/03/2025

OBV Dhamma School is a growing Sri Lankan Buddhist learning community based in Ohio, dedicated to nurturing compassion, mindfulness, and cultural connection among children and families.
We provide a supportive space for students to learn Dhamma, Sri Lankan traditions, and core values such as kindness, respect, and service to others. Our community is built on volunteer spirit, family involvement, and the shared mission of guiding the next generation with wisdom and heart.

Welcome to the Official OBA Dhamma School page! ✅

10/13/2025

කඨින පිංකම 2025- කඨින පෙරහැර