Founded in 1988, Houston Buddhist Vihara is the largest Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Texas. The Vihara serves members of various nationalities. Members are predominantly of Sri Lankan origin.
Monthly Dhamma talks, multi-day meditation retreats are held for members. Sunday Dhamma school is the main attraction. Currently more than 75 students attend the Dhamma school.
Vesak and Kathina ceremonies are the major Buddhist related events celebrated at the Vihara.
On January 1st of each year a blessing service is held. In April of each year a Sri Lankan New Year celebration is held by the students of the Dhamma school.
Instructions in Dhamma and Practice
open to all seekers and interested
Meditation and Dhamma Discussions: Every Friday starting at 7:30 pm Abhidhamma Class: first and third Saturday mornings starting at 9:30 a.m, (ending arount 1:00pm after lunch)
Public lectures of invited guests: frequency - dependent on availability of speakers
