Colombo Dhamma Friends

The English Dhamma Centre of Mahamevnawa

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ABOUT COLOMBO DHAMMA FRIENDS

KIDS PROGRAMS

The English Dhamma School offers both online and physical classes to teach Buddhist principles in English. The online format provides flexible, remote learning options, while physical classes offer direct, in-person instruction. Both settings aim to make Buddhist teachings accessible, combining convenience with community engagement to support students' spiritual growth and understanding.

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PHYSICAL DHAMMA PROGRAM
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SINHALA DHAMMA PROGRAM
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SANGHA DANA & DATHU MANDIRA PUJA

At the English Dhamma Center, Poya programs are conducted in Sinhala at Ape Gama and in English at Kotte Asapuwa. These sessions offer meditation, teachings, and reflections on Buddhist principles to foster spiritual growth and understanding.

SANGHA DANA

You now have a great opportunity to give dana in the name of the Sangha, which is incalculable and immeasurable. Therefore, the Buddha said that there is no way that gift given to an individual can be more fruitful than giving a gift to the Saṅgha.

To take up this rare opportunity to offer dana to the Maha Sangha at Colombo Dhamma Friends of Mahamevnawa Buddhist monastery Kotte, send an SMS or call to reserve a date for a dana offering. However, if you are unable to come in person, you can sponsor a dana for the Maha Sangha.

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DATHU MANDIRA PUJA

You now have a great opportunity to give dana in the name of the Sangha, which is incalculable and immeasurable. Therefore, the Buddha said that there is no way that gift given to an individual can be more fruitful than giving a gift to the Saṅgha.

To take up this rare opportunity to offer dana to the Maha Sangha at Colombo Dhamma Friends of Mahamevnawa Buddhist monastery Kotte, send an SMS or call to reserve a date for a dana offering. However, if you are unable to come in person, you can sponsor a dana for the Maha Sangha.

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MONTHLY POYA PROGRAMS

At the English Dhamma Center, Poya programs are conducted in Sinhala at Ape Gama and in English at Kotte Asapuwa. These sessions offer meditation, teachings, and reflections on Buddhist principles to foster spiritual growth and understanding.

ENGLISH POYA PROGRAM

@ Kotte Monastery | Pita Kotte

The English Poya Program is an event held on Poya days for English-speaking communities. It typically includes meditation, Dhamma talks, and discussions on Buddhist teachings, aimed at making Buddhist practices accessible to those who may not be fluent in local languages.

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SINHALA POYA PROGRAM

@ Apé Gama | Battaramulla

These programs usually feature religious activities such as meditation, chanting, Dhamma talks, and communal worship, aimed at deepening participants' understanding of Buddhism and enhancing their spiritual practice.

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OUR CHARITY PROGRAMS

The English Dhamma Center conducts charity programs that include food distribution, support for those in need, and assistance for cancer patients, all aimed at providing vital aid and compassion to those facing various challenges.

MEALS FOR CANCER PATIENTS


At Suwapath Weva—Meals With Metta, we provide nourishing meals to cancer patients and their families who travel from afar, often enduring great hardship. By developing these qualities, we support cancer patients and their families.

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💵 CONTRIBUTIONS

Please WhatsApp the deposit slips to +94 77 741 4275 telling us the purpose of the donation. Please use “CDH YOURNAME” for the Beneficiary Remark. (Send a WhatsApp message with the receipt clearly stating the name of the depositor and the purpose.)

CDF CHARITY PROGRAMS

At any given time, our lives could change for the worse, couldn’t it? Therefore, being grateful for what we have in the present, we should always take an effort to help others to the best of our abilities.

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💵 CONTRIBUTIONS

Please WhatsApp the deposit slips to +94 77 741 4275 telling us the purpose of the donation. Please use “CDFCW YOURNAME” for the Beneficiary Remark. (Send a WhatsApp message with the receipt clearly stating the name of the depositor and the purpose.)

GENERAL DONATIONS

The English Dhamma Center conducts charity programs that include food distribution, support for those in need, and assistance for cancer patients, all aimed at providing vital aid and compassion to those facing various challenges.

DONATIONS

🤝 What your donation supports:
To learn details about the amount of expenses, please contact us.

🌐 Dhamma Propagation (including internet bill)
💻 Online radio & live streaming
🔊 Publicity
🛕 Property rental
💧 Water Bill
💡 Electricity Bill
🏠 Space for programs
🚌 Transportation for monks
💊 Medicine for monks
🚧 Maintenance & development
🧔‍♂️ Salaries for 2 Upastayakas

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New Mahamevnawa English Dhamma Center

PROPOSED NEW COLOMBO DHAMMA FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

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🏦 Bank Details
Account NameColombo Dhamma Friends Society Ltd
A/C No009160000373
BankSampath Bank
BranchPita Kotte
Bank Code7278
Branch Code91
Swift CodeBSAMLKLX
Type of AccountCurrent Account
Please WhatsApp the deposit slips to +94 77 741 4275 telling us the purpose of the donation. Please use “RUS YOURNAME” for the Beneficiary Remark. (Send a WhatsApp message with the receipt clearly stating the name of the depositor and the purpose.)

LISTEN TO THE DHAMMA

Podcasts allow you to listen to the Supreme Buddha's teachings wherever you go. Click below to learn more.

SOUND OF SUPREME BLISS
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BEING BUDDHIST PODCAST
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DHAMMA KIDS PODCAST
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MONKS IN THE MORNING
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SOCIAL MEDIA & WHATSAPP GROUPS

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