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.
