Welcome to
Leicester Dharmashoka Vihara

ලෙස්ටර් ධර්මාශෝක විහාරය

Ma Nivatta, Abhikkama
Never give up, advance and move forward

Leicester Dharmashoka Buddhist Vihara practices Theravada Buddhism and offers instruction in Buddhist philosophy and meditation. Instructions on Buddhism and spiritual guidance are given free of charge in the name of the Dhamma.

Our Regular Activities

Leicester Dharmashoka Dhamma School

Our Mission

Our Mission is to assist you discover inner peace and happiness through the application of meditation and Buddhist philosophy. With a consistent Meditation practice focusing on mindfulness and other techniques, one can train the mind to be in the present moment and achieve clarity by letting go of past regrets and future anxieties. With support and study, a deeper understanding and appreciation of the Buddhist Way of Life may be achieved.

News & Events

Vesak Celebration 2024

View Post Leicester Vesak Celebration 2024 will take place on Monday (Bank Holiday) 6 May 2024 from 1pm at Gateway College, 17 […]

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Vesak Art Exhibition Entry

Vesak Art Exhibition We are excited to announce an art exhibition in honour of Vesak 2024! Vesak is the holiday celebrating the Buddha’s […]

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Our Resident Monks

Ven. Thittagalle Arunasiri

Bhante Arunasiri is a Sri Lankan Theravada Buddhist monk who joined recently with Leicester Dharmashoka Buddhist Vihara to serve the community with his Dhamma Experience.

Venerable Viharagala Kusala
Ven. Viharagala Kusala

Venerable Viharagala Kusala Thero is deputy monk at the Leicester Dharmashoka Buddhist Vihara since July 2017. He received his novice ordination in 2004 at the age of 11.

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The knowledge of Dhamma and discipline introduced to children at an early age help them gain wisdom as well as cultivate social ethics, making them good citizens.