Carolina Buddhist Vihara

Carolina Buddhist Vihara The Vihara opened its doors in 1999 with the arrival of Ven. Dhammaloka of Sri Lanka, and several monks came and went for a few years. Ven. Currently, the Ven.

Carolina Buddhist Vihara is a non-profit organization that maintains a small monastery in the suburbs of Greenville, SC, USA, for Theravada Buddhist bhikkhus or bhikkhunis (male or female monks). Sudhamma Bhikkhuni of the USA was the "Resident Monk" until 2011. Bhikkhuni Sudinna is residing at the Vihara to spread the Dhamma. The Vihara receives visiting monastics from time to time. Residency at the Vihara for women interested in pursuing a monastic life is available.

Important Notice:Dear Friends,Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's class (Saturday) is cancelled.Please join us t...
09/04/2026

Important Notice:
Dear Friends,

Due to unforeseen circumstances, tomorrow's class (Saturday) is cancelled.

Please join us this Sunday for a special session with our guest, Sayadaw U Kovida. Details regarding the Sunday offering are attached.

Best regards,
Carolina Vihara

Dear Friends,Please join us this weekend for our upcoming sessions.Our regular Saturday session of chanting, meditation,...
09/04/2026

Dear Friends,

Please join us this weekend for our upcoming sessions.

Our regular Saturday session of chanting, meditation, and Dhamma will begin at 9:00 AM.

On Sunday, the Vihara will host a special guest, Sayadaw U Kovida from the Dhammaratana Meditation Center in West Columbia, SC. Please find the details attached.

Best regards,

Carolina Buddhist Vihara

Dear Friends,You are invited to join us tomorrow, Sunday, for Poya Day! Please refer to the attachment for details.With ...
08/29/2026

Dear Friends,
You are invited to join us tomorrow, Sunday, for Poya Day!
Please refer to the attachment for details.
With metta,
CBV

Dear Friends,In addition to our regular Saturday offering and potluck, Sayalay will observe Uposatha (Poya Day) this Sun...
08/27/2026

Dear Friends,

In addition to our regular Saturday offering and potluck, Sayalay will observe Uposatha (Poya Day) this Sunday.

Information regarding Saturday's program is attached, and the details for Sunday will be posted tomorrow.

With metta,
CBV

Devotee Linda Phan will take temporary ordination for the weekend tomorrow and stay at the vihara from Friday to Sunday....
08/20/2026

Devotee Linda Phan will take temporary ordination for the weekend tomorrow and stay at the vihara from Friday to Sunday. She will return to lay life on Sunday to continue with work on Monday.

Anumodana to Sayalay Vimalacari (Lien Pham) who just ordained as a Theravada nun in the Burmese tradition with Sayadaw U...
08/20/2026

Anumodana to Sayalay Vimalacari (Lien Pham) who just ordained as a Theravada nun in the Burmese tradition with Sayadaw U Kovida, Abbot of Dhammaratana Meditation Center, as her preceptor. Sayalay Vimalacari is 74 years old and is ordained for life.

Sunday at the Vihara: Today, Magga’s family came to offer lunch dana and many other items. They saw our ‘Items Needed Li...
08/16/2026

Sunday at the Vihara: Today, Magga’s family came to offer lunch dana and many other items. They saw our ‘Items Needed List’ and went out to buy more items on the list. May their merit be a strong supportive condition to develop concentration and wisdom for ultimate happiness and peace. ☸️

Meditator Magga came to CBV from Tomball, Texas to practice for a week. Magga was a nun before for four years. Due to so...
08/16/2026

Meditator Magga came to CBV from Tomball, Texas to practice for a week. Magga was a nun before for four years. Due to some conditions, she disrobed two years ago. Inspired by her practice at CBV the last few days, she had decided to reenter the Sasana and ordain again for life. We rejoice in her practice and decision.

CBV monastics will leave after breakfast on 8/20 to DMC to attend Magga’s Ordination Ceremony and will be back to the vihara in the evening.

May all beings be well, happy and peaceful, and may all practitioners progress on the Noble Eightfold Path. 🪷

Saturday Dhamma and Potluck!
08/14/2026

Saturday Dhamma and Potluck!

Sunday at the Vihara! Visiting guests offering meal dana and gifts, Sayalay Manapikā offering the dhamma, vipassana medi...
08/10/2026

Sunday at the Vihara! Visiting guests offering meal dana and gifts, Sayalay Manapikā offering the dhamma, vipassana meditation instructions, walking meditation and metta chanting. Sadhu, Sadhu, Sadhu

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113 Woodridge Cir
Greenville, SC
29607

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(864) 329-9961

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