Alabama Buddhist Vihara
(727) 504-0518
(001) 205 201 2881
OUR TEMPORARY LOCATION
553 1st SW Alabaster , AL 35007
We want to inform you that we are relocating our premises to a temporary location due to space constraints. This move is a necessary step while we search for a permanent place that meets our needs. We appreciate your understanding and support during this transition. Please stay tuned for updates on our new location!
POYA PROGRAM
Each month on Poya or full-moon day the laity can spend a day at the temple and observe sil or the eight-precepts. The intent is to retreat from day-to-day life to train the mind for spiritual development and mindfulness. The day is spent in a pious manner learning the dhamma, meditating, reciting gatha, offering and partaking in dana, and dhamma discussions.
MEDITATION
Anapanasati (Mindfulness of the breath) Mondays (7:00 PM - 8:15 PM)
Conducted by:
Ven Dhammaloka Thero
Language: English
Samatha and Vipassana
Sundays: (8:00 AM - 9:00 AM) Conducted by:
Ven Dhammaloka Thero
Language: Sinhala
DHAMMA SCHOOL
he Dhamma School (Sunday school) is an organized effort to provide an opportunity for our children in their search for a ‘right-way’ of living. It will guide the children to learn and adopt Buddhist values to their way of life in order to find happiness. To this end, Dhamma School provides a solid foundation to develop wholesome thoughts that will take them on the ‘right-way’ . Adults who wish to learn Buddhism are also welcome to participate in these classes.
