WELCOME!

All are most welcome to the web site of "Samatha-Vipassana Meditation Centre", Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.

Edmonton is known as the 'City of Champions'.

Though this Centre was opened one year ago, our Association, "Alberta Buddhist Vihara Association" has now reached its 25th Anniversary. We have done a lot to keep our heads above water during this time.

However, there is much more to be done for the benefit of the many in this society. We sincerely thank all those who have helped along the way for this worthwhile cause.

LET US PRACTICE, DEVELOP, AND CULTIVATE THE DHAMMA


MISSION STATEMENT

The Samatha-Vipassana Meditation Centre, Edmonton, Canada, was established as an affiliated institution of Alberta Buddhist Vihara Association (ABVA) with the intention of preserving the 'Original Teachings of the Buddha and Buddhist Meditation' within the context of Western culture.


OUR ABBOT


Bhikkhu Seelananda

Bhikkhu Talgaswewe Seelananda is the Abbot Monk in Residence at the Samatha Vipassana Meditation Centre in Edmonton. He will serve as the spiritual leader.


OUR PATRONS

Bhante Madawala Seelawimala
Chief Incumbent - Theravada centre, Sacramento, California, USA.

Bhante Henepola Gunarathana
President - Bhavana Society, West Verginia, USA.

Bhante Madawala Punnaji
Sarathchandra Meditation Centre, North Hollywood, California, USA

Bhante Dedunupitiye Upananda
Chief Incumbent - Ehipassiko Buddhist Centre, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.


OUR VISION


       Four Noble Truth

       Dependent Origination

       Three Characteristics of Existance