Gallery

Moments from our temple community — ceremonies, meditation, teachings, and Sunday school.

Vesak ceremony

Devotees in mindful walking meditation with the American and Buddhist flags above — Walking Meditation under the FlagsDevotees in mindful walking meditation with the American and Buddhist flags above

Mixed community gathered in white attire for Vesak walking meditation — Vesak Outdoor PracticeMixed community gathered in white attire for Vesak walking meditation

A procession of devotees moving in silence on the temple grounds — Mindful ProcessionA procession of devotees moving in silence on the temple grounds

The community in seated meditation inside the temple during Vesak — Indoor Vesak MeditationThe community in seated meditation inside the temple during Vesak

Devotees seated together in the meditation hall before the Buddha shrine — Meditation Hall on VesakDevotees seated together in the meditation hall before the Buddha shrine

Beautiful white flowers and lanterns during Vesak celebration — Vesak DecorationsBeautiful white flowers and lanterns during Vesak celebration

Ceremonies

Sacred ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of our new temple location — Grand Opening Ribbon CuttingSacred ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the opening of our new temple location

Candles and flowers arranged for temple puja ceremony — Puja OfferingsCandles and flowers arranged for temple puja ceremony

Our beautiful white Buddha statue illuminated during evening ceremony — Buddha ShrineOur beautiful white Buddha statue illuminated during evening ceremony

Meditation

Devotees in deep meditation practice at the temple — Community MeditationDevotees in deep meditation practice at the temple

The Sri Lankan Buddhist community sitting together in white attire — Sangha in PracticeThe Sri Lankan Buddhist community sitting together in white attire

Community member practicing meditation at the temple — Meditation PracticeCommunity member practicing meditation at the temple

Traditional singing bowl used in meditation sessions — Singing Bowl MeditationTraditional singing bowl used in meditation sessions

Peaceful meditation corner with candles and dharma books — Meditation SpacePeaceful meditation corner with candles and dharma books

Teachings

Bhante Dhammaloka offering personal counseling and spiritual guidance — Spiritual GuidanceBhante Dhammaloka offering personal counseling and spiritual guidance

One-on-one dharma discussion in our peaceful temple space — Teaching SessionOne-on-one dharma discussion in our peaceful temple space

Bhante Dhammaloka and Bhante Indasara at the temple shrine — Our Resident MonksBhante Dhammaloka and Bhante Indasara at the temple shrine

Sunday dharma session with children and community members — Community GatheringSunday dharma session with children and community members

Children’s class

Happy children learning and creating at our Sunday school program — Children's Sunday SchoolHappy children learning and creating at our Sunday school program

Bhante Dhammaloka teaching Buddhist values to young students — Teaching ChildrenBhante Dhammaloka teaching Buddhist values to young students

These photos capture the essence of our temple community. To share your photos from temple events, email alvihara@gmail.com.