The last session of our online webinar commemorating Vesak Day will be tomorrow. We warmly welcome you all! Our final Online session will take place tomorrow Date: 28th May 2025 Time: 7:00pm – 8:30pm Resource Person: Dr. Bhante Sumitta (Founder of the Dhamma USA, Former Lecturer of Bhkkhu University in Sri Lanka) Moderator: Lakmali Marasinghe […]
Wisdom Shining Like a Lotus in the Mud By Dr. Bhante Sumitta
Photo Reflection Inspired by the Dhammapada Verses 58-59 (Garahadinna Vatthu) Pali Verses Yathā saṅkāradhānasmiṁ, ujjhitasmiṁ mahāpathe, padumaṁ tattha jāyetha, sucigandhaṁ manoramaṁ. Evaṁ saṅkārabhūtesu, andhabhūte puthujjane, atirocati paññāya, sammāsambuddhasāvako. Translation Just as a beautiful and fragrant lotus may bloom amidst a heap of rubbish discarded by the roadside, Even so, among the blind and deluded worldlings, […]
A Joyful Gathering of the Sangha at Empty Cloud Monastery, New Jersey
We were blessed to witness a beautiful gathering of monks and nuns from four different countries at the serene and inspiring grounds of Empty Cloud Monastery in New Jersey. The peaceful and lush green environment, combined with the warm hospitality and presence of true kalyāṇamitta (spiritual friends), made this experience truly special. As the Buddha […]
Vesak Celebration 2025
Commemorating the International Vesak Celebration 2025 With Compassionate Hearts — Bringing Healing to a Troubled World Join us for a special Online Webinar in celebration of Vesak, the most sacred day for millions of Buddhists around the world. This year’s theme reflects our collective aspiration to bring healing, compassion, and wisdom to a world in […]