Metta Dharma Gifts

06/04/2026

Have you always wanted to try meditation but didn’t know where to start? Join us for an evening specifically designed to be easy, welcoming, and life-changing.

🧘‍♂️ Come as you are: No special clothes or prior experience required.
🌿 Low Pressure: This is a spiritual sanctuary for all walks of life—there’s no right or wrong way to start your journey.
☕ Refreshments & Connection: We wrap up the evening with teas and cookies! It’s a great time to have warm, casual discussions with the monk and ask any questions you have.

💰 Always Free: This session is a gift to the community.
When: Every Thursday at 6:00 PM (ET).
Where: 301 W Butler Street, Bryan, Ohio.
Online: Join us live on Facebook and YouTube .

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06/03/2026

Grand Meritorious Ceremony of the Peace Walk & Opening of the New Loving Kindness Temple & Meditation Center

You are warmly invited to join this blessed series of meritorious events on June 19 and 20, welcoming devotees from all nationalities and religious backgrounds.

Program Schedule

• June 19 – 7:00 PM
All-night chanting of sacred Pirith

• June 20 – Morning & Lunch
Saṅghika Dāna (offering of alms to the Maha Sangha)

• June 20 – 9:00 AM
Peace Walk with the participation of Venerable Pannakara Thero and the Maha Sangha

Your presence will make this special occasion even more meaningful.

You are also welcome to contribute and support the success of this meritorious event.

Contact: 260-447-5269 / 419-551-2427

Event Page: https://facebook.com/events/s/historic-consecration-meditati/1206086544637758/

“Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā”
“May all beings be happy.”

May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you always.

05/28/2026

Have you always wanted to try meditation but didn’t know where to start? Join us for an evening specifically designed to be easy, welcoming, and life-changing.
🧘‍♂️ Come as you are: No special clothes or prior experience required.
🌿 Low Pressure: This is a spiritual sanctuary for all walks of life—there’s no right or wrong way to start your journey.
☕ Refreshments & Connection: We wrap up the evening with teas and cookies! It’s a great time to have warm, casual discussions with the monk and ask any questions you have.
💰 Always Free: This session is a gift to the community.
When: Every Thursday at 6:00 PM (ET).
Where: 301 W Butler Street, Bryan, Ohio.
Online: Join us live on Facebook and YouTube .
FreeMeditation BhanteDevananda OhioEvents ToledoOH DefianceOH BowlingGreenOH MentalHealth SpiritualSanctuary Buddhism Dhamma

05/28/2026

We are joyfully preparing for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Loving Kindness Meditation Center in Bryan, Ohio, on June 19th & 20th! We are incredibly honored to host 50 venerable monks for this sacred occasion, and we warmly invite our community to share in the merits (Dana) of this event.

If you would like to support our gathering, there are two beautiful ways to help:

🍲 Donate Kitchen Supplies: We are gathering ingredients to prepare meals for our monks and guests. You can easily purchase needed items directly from our Amazon Registry here: https://a.co/0gZjvHKE

✈️ Sponsor a Monk’s Travel: A suggested offering of $200 helps cover the travel expenses for one visiting monk. You can make a financial contribution through any of the following methods:

Zelle: [email protected]
Venmo: -BuddhistTemple
PayPal: https://paypal.me/IndianaBuddhist
Facebook Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1169353171987612/

“Generosity brings joy to the heart and peace to the mind.” Thank you for your endless support! May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you. 🌸✨

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05/28/2026

05/21/2026

In a world filled with conflict and uncertainty, where do you go to find quiet? A Hidden Gem for Inner Peace & Breathe in Northwest Ohio with Bhante Devananda on 301 W Butler St Bryan. The Loving Kindness Meditation Society invites our neighbors in Bryan, Bowling Green, Defiance, and Toledo to step out of the chaos and into a space of intentional peace. Whether the weight of global events is on your mind or you simply need a moment to breathe, our doors are open to you.
Cultivating Peace from the Inside Out. We believe that collective calm has power. Join us to quiet the mind, steady the heart, and practice the art of Metta (Loving Kindness)—sending goodwill to ourselves and all beings during these difficult times.
🗓️ Every Thursday at 6:00 PM ET
Onsite: 301 W. Butler Street, Bryan, Ohio
Online: Streaming LIVE right here on Facebook!
💫 Open to All
Cost: 100% Free
Who: All backgrounds, all beliefs, and all experience levels.
Reach: Serving the entire NW Ohio region (Bryan, Bowling Green, Defiance, Toledo & beyond!)
“Peace is not the absence of conflict, but the presence of compassion.”
Come as you are. Bring your heavy heart, your busy mind, or your quiet curiosity. Let’s cultivate a more peaceful world, one breath at a time.
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