New York Buddhist Vihara Dhamma School

06/26/2026

Last Saturday, we celebrated our Annual Prize Giving, marking the successful conclusion of another Dhamma School year. We are incredibly proud of our students for the grit, perseverance, and dedication they have shown throughout their journey of learning the Dhamma.

‘The greatest prize in learning the Dhamma is a mind transformed by wisdom and compassion’

06/15/2026

This week our Dhamma school students reviewed what they learnt during the year. The tests were conducted by Bhante’s 🙏🏻🙏🏻

"What one frequently reflects upon, that the mind remembers and becomes” - Buddha
New York Buddhist Vihara

05/24/2026

This week, our Dhamma school children learned about two gods who reside with them at home. —- Mother & Father —-
We also learned why they are important and how we should respect and listen to them.

Children planted the seeds and watched them grow, so they could give them back to their parents — symbolizing the love, care, and nurturing that parents give to their children.


New York Buddhist Vihara

04/24/2026

Last weekend students of our Dhamma school got a rare opportunity of having a guided discussion with most Ven Kothmale Kumarakassapa Thero
🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you Bhante for guiding and helping us understand the true meaning of life.
New York Buddhist Vihara

03/15/2026

Yesterday our Dhamma school children learnt how to cope with stress and anxiety through Dhamma from most Ven. Bhante Seelananda 🙏🏻

02/17/2026

Glimpse of the Independence day celebrations
Special thank you to Dilhan / Darshana for an amazing script and to all the teachers, parents for all the help.
Teamwork makes the dream work ❤️

12/03/2025

Donation to Support Sri Lanka Flood Relief
Dear Dhamma Friends in New York and across the United States,
We hope this message finds you and your families safe, healthy, and at peace.
As many of you are aware, Sri Lanka is experiencing severe and devastating floods that have displaced families, destroyed homes, and disrupted the lives of countless individuals across the island. During this difficult time, our brothers and sisters in Sri Lanka are in urgent need of assistance both material and spiritual.
Guided by the Buddhist values of compassion (karuṇā) and loving-kindness (mettā), the New York Buddhist Vihara (NYBV) is taking the initiative to lead a coordinated community effort to support those affected by this disaster. We humbly invite all Sri Lankan friends living in New York and across the United States to join us in extending a helping hand.
Your generosity can make a meaningful difference. Whether through financial contributions, participation in coordinated relief efforts, or simply spreading awareness, every act of support counts. Together, as one compassionate community, we can bring comfort and hope to those suffering during this challenging time. At this time, we will be accepting monetary contributions only.
There are two ways you may contribute:
1. Donate directly to the Sri Lankan government,
Monetary Contributions & Account Details (Donate directly to the Sri Lankan government)
Monetary contributions could be donated through the bank accounts mentioned below;

* Account details for US$ donations/contributions Account Name: Permanent Mission of Sri Lanka to the United Nations - New York
· Bank: Bank of America
· Recipient Account Name: Central Bank of Sri Lanka
· Account Number: 226004431996
· Routing Number: 054001204
· Remarks: Donation to Support Sri Lanka Flood Relief

* Account details for any Foreign Currency from any Country including within Sri Lanka
· Account Name: Deputy Secretary to the Treasury
· Account Number: 2026450
· Bank: Bank of Ceylon
· Branch: Taprobane
· Swift: BCEYLKLX

2. Donate to the New York Buddhist Vihara, and we will transfer the funds through the temple’s account to the Sri Lankan government. Please write “flood relief” in the memo section. If you need further information, please call the temple @ (718) 468-4262.

Let us unite in the spirit of dāna (giving) and stand together for Sri Lanka

May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your families.

With mettā,
Ven. Aluthgama Dhammajothi Thero
New York Buddhist Vihara (NYBV)

11/09/2025

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