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May all beings be well and happy !

The North Dakota Buddhist Vihara is a Buddhist temple that serves all those interested in learning about the Teachings of the Buddha. We offer teachings for both children and adults. We welcome people from all traditions and cultures to ‘come and see’ and to share in practices such as meditation, discussion on the teachings of the Buddha and ritual and cultural events of the Buddhist community of North Dakota.

Sabba papassa akaranam - Kusalassa Upasampada
Sacitta pariyodapanam - Etam buddhanasasanam

To abstain from all evil, to cultivate wholesome, and to purify one's mind. This is the Buddha's teaching.

Upcoming Event

Buddhist Discussion Group 2013

Day: Every second Saturday of the month
Time:   6:30pm – 8:30pm
Venue:   Fargo / Moorhead area (TBA after registration)
Teachers:   MBV Monastics and/or Dr. Shelton, Dr. Darshi
Coordinator: Yoke Sim

Dates & Topics:

January 12  Intro to Buddhist teachings
February 9    Four Noble Truths
March 9  Noble Eightfold Path
April 13  Three characteristics of Existence
May 11  Buddhist concept on Kamma
June 8  Rebirth
July 13  Dependent Origination
August 10 Five contemplations
September 14  Five aggregates
October 12   Meditation  
November 9   Five Hindrances
December 14  Nibbana (Enlightenment)

 

All are welcome to participate in these discussions to learn and practice the Buddhist teachings. It will help one to develop inner peace and happiness in one’s life.

Registration is required prior to one week in each discussion sessions.

For more information, please contact ndbuddhist@mnbv.org.

 

Photos of Past events