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Giant Buddha of Wat Thai Temple – Sarnath, India

Situated 300m south of the ancient Buddhist complex at Sarnath, the colossal standing statue of Lord Buddha and Thai temple are set within 2.5 acres of lush green gardens with fountains and blooming lotus flowers. Construction of the statue was started in 1997, although the original idea was conceived 27 years earlier by Rasmi Shashan,Continue reading “Giant Buddha of Wat Thai Temple – Sarnath, India “

Wesak Feature – Why Did the Buddha Teach His Dhamma

In the Kinti Sutta, the Buddha asked the bhikkhus, “For what purpose does the Buddha teach the Dhamma?” Cīvara hetuvā Samano Gotamo Dhamman deseti? Pindapāta hetuvā Samano Gotamo Dhamman deseti? Senāsana hetuvā Samano Gotamo Dhamman deseti? Itibhavābhava hetuvā Samano Gotamo Dhamman deseti? Does Samana Gotama teach Dhamma for robes? Does Samana Gotama teach Dhamma forContinue reading “Wesak Feature – Why Did the Buddha Teach His Dhamma”

Beyond the Rituals – Why the Next Generation is “Growing Cold” on Buddhism

You lie in bed at night. You stare at the ceiling. The house is quiet. But your mind is screaming. You look at the phone. You wait for a text to say they are okay. You replay their problems in your head. You worry about their breakup. You worry about their debt. You worry about their sadness.

And then, the Guilt comes. You replay the past. You wonder, “Did I do enough?” You judge yourself for mistakes you made 20 years ago. You think if you had been different then, they would be safe now.

Your instinct is to rush in. You want to fix it. For years, a kiss and a band-aid fixed everything. You were the Magician. But now, they are tall. They are grown. Their problems are too big for band-aids. And you feel a terrible, hollow ache in your chest. You realize a painful truth. “I cannot save them from this.”

BMV News & Events

WESAK Programme

Upcoming Events
1. Lighting of the First Oil Lamp – 30th May
2. Blood Donation Drive – 30th and 31st May
3. 8 Precepts Programme – 30th and 31st May.
4. Wesak Day – Sunday 31st May
5. FOV Grocery Bag Orang Asli Project Kuala Rompin, Pahang – Sat, 20th JUNE

Past Events
1. Dhamma Activities
A. In-Person Dhamma Talks @ 8pm
B. Meditation Retreats
C. BMV Dhamma Dana Series Dialogue Session
D. Sutta Class with Bhante Gangodawila Chandima Thera (Canada)
E. Meditation Classes with Ayya Nanda

2. Other BMV Activities
A. Chinese New Year and Chap Goh Meh – 17th-18th Feb and 3rd March
B. 50 years of Monastic Life – Ven K Vijitha Maha Thero
C. SAWS Sinhala Cultural Dance Troupe
D. BMV Seniors Club Games Day – 14th March
E. BMV Nepal & India Pilgrimage Tour – 15th March to 26th March (12 Days/11 Nights)
F. Annual Merit Offering Ceremony – Honouring the Departed (Qing Ming)
– In Memoriam
Brother Patric Prematilaka
K.D. Serisena
13 September 1958 – 7 April 2026

Pen Portraits

The theme is to pay tribute to the 80 Maha Arahants and the 13 Maha Theri Arahants who had by their efforts won emancipation of a rare distinction. They belonged to the innermost circles in the life of the Gautama Buddha. The Buddha and the Maha Arahants were together most of the time. No 75.Continue reading “Pen Portraits”

Is Achieving Liberation the Purpose? Or Is There No Purpose At All?

The Buddha taught the end of suffering — Nibbāna — as the highest goal.In the Dhammapada it says:“The highest happiness is Nibbāna.”So yes — liberation is the ultimate aim.But here is something subtle:From the ultimate perspective, the Dhamma is not about chasing a “purpose” like a worldly ambition. It is about understanding reality as it is.When wisdom fully matures:

My Buddhist Backpacking Journey

Continuing Paolo Coluzzi’s backpacking journey through several countries in Asia. This time, he visited South Korea, also known as the ‘Land of the Morning Calm’.