London Buddhist Vihara

Founded by Sri Lanka’s Anagarika Dharmapala in 1926, LBV is the oldest Buddhist temple outside Asia. Regular events, meditation & Buddhism classes. All Welcome

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

The Buddha’s Friends & Family: Lessons in Love & Devotion
Speaker: Prof Naomi Appleton (University of Edinburgh)

7pm Saturday 14th November
London Buddhist Vihara
The Avenue,
Chiswick
London W4 1UD

Nearest tube: Turnham Green

ALL WELCOME
@U_K_A_B_S
https://t.co/R9b11c51h1

[リヴェン Riven @R1v3n_0x]

🪷 बौद्ध धम्माच्या पुनरुज्जीवनाच्या इतिहासातील एक महत्त्वपूर्ण क्षण!
या दुर्मिळ ऐतिहासिक दस्तऐवजात अनागारिक धम्मपाल सारनाथ येथील विहाराकडे जाताना दिसतात.
त्याच काळात सारनाथच्या प्राचीन बौद्ध अवशेषांचे जतन, बौद्ध साहित्याच�� शोध आणि भारतभूमीत बुद्धधम्माच्या पुनरुज्जीवनासाठी मोठे प्रयत्न सुरू होते.

या लेखात डॉ. रवींद्रनाथ टागोर, जगदीशचंद्र बोस यांच्यासह अनेक मान्यवरांचा उल्लेख आहे. भारतातील हरवलेला बौद्ध वारसा पुन्हा जगासमोर आणण्याची धम्मपालांची तळमळ या इतिहासातून स्पष्ट दिसते.
अनागारिक धम्मपालांचे कार्य म्हणजे भारतातील बौद्ध वारशाच्या पुनरुज्जीवनातील एक ऐतिहासिक अध्याय. ☸️

नमो बुद्धाय 🪷🙏🏻
जय ���ीम 💙
धम्मो रक्खति धम्मचारिं
#AnagarikaDharmapala #Buddhism #Sarnath #BuddhaDhamma #BuddhistHistory #NamoBuddhay #JaiBhim #Dhamma

[リヴェン Riven @R1v3n_0x]

17 September 1864 — Tomorrow marks the 261st birth anniversary of Anagarika Dharmapala.

His birth anniversary is observed as Pali Language Pride Day to keep alive the memory of his struggle for the propagation of the Pali language and his lifelong efforts to restore the Mahabodhi Mahavihara at Bodh Gaya to Buddhist control.

Born in Sri Lanka on 17 September 1864, Don David Hewavitarne embraced Buddhism at the age of 16. He resolved not to live a conventional household life, but instead to dedicate himself to spreading the Buddha Dhamma. The world would later come to know him as Anagarika Dharmapala.

At the age of 25, he came to India. While visiting important Buddhist sites, he reached the Mahabodhi Mahavihara at Bodh Gaya. Seeing the Mahavihara under the control of Shaivite mahants deeply saddened him. He began working to restore the Mahavihara to Buddhists.

He faced immense hardship. Attempts were made to intimidate him, assassins were reportedly sent after him, and his life was put at risk on several occasions. Yet Dharmapala never backed down.

In 1892, he filed the first court case against the mahants in connection with the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. To revive the glory of Buddhist sacred sites, he established the Mahabodhi Society in Calcutta. Through this organization, several schools and hostels were established, many of which continue to serve people even today.

He travelled across the world to raise awareness about the Mahabodhi Mahavihara and worked to build pressure on the British government. He devoted his life tirelessly to the propagation of Buddhism and the Pali language.

At the age of 69, Anagarika Dharmapala passed into Parinirvana on 29 April 1934.

His dream of freeing the Mahabodhi Mahavihara from the control of the Shaivite mahants, however, remained unfulfilled.

The first court case filed in 1892 concerning the Mahabodhi Mahavihara is still described as having remained unresolved.

On his birth anniversary, countless salutations to Anagarika Dharmapala, who dedicated his entire life to the cause of the Mahabodhi Mahavihara. 🙏🏻🪷❤️☸️

[UK Association for Buddhist Studies @U_K_A_B_S]

EVENT > London Buddhist Vihara - Centenary Founder's Day
Sat 19-Sun 20 September
In-person> https://t.co/XRnWwvRnqD
Online > https://t.co/meWBKbj9gQ

[Maha Bodhi Society of India @mbsi1891]

Remembering our founder Bodhisattva Anagarika Dharmapala on his 162nd birth anniversary.
A tireless champion of the Buddha Dhamma, he dedicated his life to reviving Buddhist heritage & spreading the message of the Buddha.
May his noble vision continue to inspire generations. 🙏

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

In as much as London is the capital of the British Empire it is our duty as partners of the Empire to enlighten the people of England of the tenets of the great Religion preached by the Lord Buddha.
~Anagarika Dharmapala
(MahaBodhi Journal Vol 35)

[Buddha Project @JoshBulriss]

Peace begins when you stop asking the moment to be different.

[UNESCO @UNESCO]

🔴 BREAKING!

New inscription on the @UNESCO #WorldHeritage List: Ancient Buddhist Site of Sarnath, #India 🇮🇳.

➡️ https://t.co/iO4B0Cjg9u #48WHC

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

Esala Poya in Sri Lanka commemorates profound spiritual & cultural milestones such as the Buddha’s first sermon, the arrival of the Sacred Tooth Relic, the ‘Vas’ rains retreat for monks & the Kandy Esala Perahera that unite Buddhist devotees in worship & celebration.
ALL WELCOME

[António Guterres @antonioguterres]

On the Day of Vesak, Buddhists around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment & passing of the Buddha.

This is year, Vesak comes at a time of geopolitical tensions, division and conflict.

Guided by the Buddha’s example, let's summon our shared humanity & build a more peaceful & sustainable world for all.

Happy #VesakDay.

[Volker Türk @volker_turk]

Wishing a peaceful Vesak to all those who celebrate. May this meaningful day bring compassion, kindness, and much-needed peace.

[President of India @rashtrapatibhvn]

On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my heartfelt greetings and best wishes to all citizens and to the followers of Bhagwan Buddha across the world.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

Best wishes on Buddha Purnima. Our commitment towards realising the ideals of Lord Buddha is very strong. May his thoughts deepen the spirit of joy and togetherness in our society.

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

IN SEARCH OF ORIGINAL BUDDHISM
Speaker: Dr Stefania Travagnin
Discover the travels of Chinese Buddhist monk Qingfu, who joined Anagarika Dharmapala, to bring ‘original Buddhism’ from India to new audiences globally🪷☸️
7pm Saturday 11th April
Registration:https://t.co/CpG9aDG0kP

[Buddha Project @JoshBulriss]

"Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace."

[UK Association for Buddhist Studies @U_K_A_B_S]

CONFERENCE > Buddhism and Medicine:
People, Paradigms and Perspectives 21-23 May 2026
University of Bristol & Online
Programme and registration: https://t.co/SO3acNiZLz #buddhiststudies @BristolUni

[Dalai Lama @DalaiLama]

The Source of Inner Joy - His Holiness the Dalai Lama shares his fundamental belief — that whether you are a believer or non-believer, remaining truthful and honest is the real source of inner joy. When we live with honesty, anxiety is reduced, fear is reduced, and distrust fades away resulting in a peaceful atmosphere of genuine human friendship. Video originally recorded May 3, 2010.

[DalaiLama.Answers @DalaiLamaAnswe1]

14th Dalai Lama reminds us:

Warmheartedness begins with a simple truth
we are all the same as human beings.
Beyond borders, beyond belief, beyond name
one shared wish: to be happy, to be free from suffering.
#Compassion #DalaiLama #Humanity

To see this clearly… is already compassion.

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

DHAMMA TALK
Freeing The Mind: Tranquility & Insight
Speaker: Ajahn Canda
(of the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, Oxford)
7pm Saturday March 14th
at London Buddhist Vihara, W4 1UD
nearest tube: Turnham Green
FREE
ALL WELCOME
https://t.co/lzF5nGJFxz

[London Buddhist Vihara @lbvihara]

DHAMMA TALK
Freeing The Mind: Tranquility & Insight
Speaker: Ajahn Canda
(of the Anukampa Bhikkhuni Project, Oxford)
7pm Saturday March 14th
from London Buddhist Vihara
ALL WELCOME
Hybrid event
Register to join online
👉https://t.co/X7dcbO7juN