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 Annual Calendar
21 January 2024
Duruthu Full Moon Poya Day
24 February 2024
Navam Full Moon Poya Day
24 March 2024
Medin Full Moon Poya Day
13 April 2024
New Year Day for Sinhala & Tamil New Year
23 April 2024
Bak Full Moon Poya Day
6 May 2024
Leicester Vesak Celebration
26 May 2024
Vesak Full Moon Poya Day
23 June 2024
Poson Full Moon Poya Day
19 July 2024
Pindapatha Programme
20 July 2024
Esala Full Moon Poya Day
18 August 2024
Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
22 September 2024
Binara Full Moon Poya Day
17 October 2024
Vas Pavarana
20 October 2024
Kathina Robe Ceremony
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 […]
Read MoreVesak 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 […]
Read MoreOur 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.
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.