Many activities at the monastery have been done with a wonderful effort and meritorious thought. Because of the guidance of the monks of Mahamevnawa and our
teacher, Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse, we were able to collect so much merits over many years, doing many wonderful meritorious events with happiness in our
minds.
We like to share all the merits we collected from these events with our teacher, Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse and all the monks and nuns of Mahamevnawa and
around the world. May these merits help all of you to realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gautama Buddha's Dispensation!
Be sure to checkout photos of our monasteries in Sri Lanka.
teacher, Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse, we were able to collect so much merits over many years, doing many wonderful meritorious events with happiness in our
minds.
We like to share all the merits we collected from these events with our teacher, Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse and all the monks and nuns of Mahamevnawa and
around the world. May these merits help all of you to realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gautama Buddha's Dispensation!
Be sure to checkout photos of our monasteries in Sri Lanka.
July 2021 - Vassana Rains Retreat
Chandra Maniyo and her relatives have gathered to invite the Maha Sangha for the Vassana rains retreat in July 2021 as well as to offer the Kathina Robes at the end of the rains retreat. A lot of merits have been collected by both the Maha Sangha and the devotees who helped to take care of the monks through offering food and requisites throughout the season, as well as doing various projects and collecting vast amounts of merits such as the newly built Stupa House (Cheithya Ghara), Meditation/Worship hut, and a beautiful stream and fountain which brings more beauty to our monastery.
All these powerful merits we have collected, we share to our Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse, all the monks and nuns of Mahamevnawa and around the world, all the Devas, Brahmas, with all of the devotees for everyone to realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gautama Buddha's Dispensation!
All these powerful merits we have collected, we share to our Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse, all the monks and nuns of Mahamevnawa and around the world, all the Devas, Brahmas, with all of the devotees for everyone to realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gautama Buddha's Dispensation!
July 2021 - Grass Sods and Completion of Stupa House
Devotees placed grass sods to complete the Stupa house project.
Summer 2021 - Flowers
We decorated the Supreme Buddha's monastery with beautiful flowers with our own hands in summer 2021.
Year of 2020 - Stupa Repair
The sacred stupa was repaired by the volunteers during the Covid-19 pandemic. The landscape around the stupa, pinnacle and the floor were repaired and maintained. Volunteers followed strict health guidelines enforced by the provincial authorities to ensure the safety and well being of everyone.
Year of 2020 - Pandemic Season
Devotees volunteered their time to clean and maintain the monastery (garden, lawn and surroundings) premises during the Covid-19 pandemic. They followed strict health guidelines enforced by the provincial authorities to ensure the safety and well being of everyone.
Children Dana for Maha Sangha - 2019
Children at the monastery having a great time, preparing, arranging and offering the lunch dana to the venerable monks and the parents.
Katina Ceremony - 2019
Katina ceremony was held at the newly opened Buddha meditation hall of the monastery. Katina Robe was offered following the dana. Devotees paid homage to the Supreme Buddha with flower garlands and offerings. The ceremony concluded by chanting of protections to bless the devotees.
New Buddha Mansion - 2019
The Gautama Buddha Mansion and beautiful shrine at Mahamevnawa - Toronto. A unique piece of architecture and undoubtedly a historical milestone for the Theravada Buddhist community in Canada. It took 1 1/2 years to finish the construction, this meritorious project was completely funded by generous donors and devotees of our community, without conducting any external fundraising events. In addition to monetary donations, the congregation continued to help by contributing to their time, skills and knowledge to build it. Mahamevnawa - Toronto will continue to spread the teachings of the Buddha, an immense community service which has been ongoing for the past 13 years. We share merits with Pinwath Loku Swaminwahanse, all devas, all the bhantes, all the lay devotees, volunteers and the donors who helped to build the Dhamma Hall.
May they all realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gauthama Buddha's Dispensation.
May they all realize the Four Noble Truths in this Gauthama Buddha's Dispensation.
Loku Swaminwahanse working with Devotees - 2019
Our teacher, the most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero also participated in the preparation activities prior to the opening. With the guidance of our most venerable teacher, we were able to complete an amazing Buddha Meditation Hall and rejoice the merit we were collecting.
Dana for Maha Sangha and Venerable Nanda Thero and Loku Swaminwahanse - 2019
Our teacher, the most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, the founder of Mahamevnawa Monastery arrived in Toronto for the opening of the Buddha Meditation Hall along with the maha sangha. Devotees gathered at the monastery to offer lunch dana to the venerable monks and engaged in Dhamma discussions with the most venerable Loku Swaminwahanse.
Preparation for Dhamma Hall Opening - 2019
Many devotees gathered at the monastery weeks leading up to the opening, volunteering day and night collecting invaluable merit. They prepared the meditation hall for the opening by helping with the painting, doing masonry work, landscaping, cleaning, organizing and numerous volunteer work. With their help, we were able to have an amazing opening day.
Children's Sil Program - Spring 2019
Children are in a breakout session during the 2019 spring sil program.
Shramadana - 2019
Devotees gathered weekly to do volunteer work at the monastery. The Dhamma hall was built by monks and the devotees of all ages.
Pirith Chanting - 2018
We had a wonderful puja followed by the Dhamma advice from a monk. Then we all got together and chanted pirith lead by Venerable monks, to evoke blessings for the new year on December 31st 2018.
Fruit Offerings to the Gauthama Buddha Stupa - Summer 2018
Devotees offered fruit baskets with many different kinds of fruits and paid homage to the sacred Gauthama Buddha stupa, led by venerable monks in a unique way. Devotees gathered around the stupa to seek blessings from the sacred Stupa.
Unity Vesak Program -2017
Mahamevnawa monastery participated in the unity Vesak program. We chanted Pirith on stage and we had a booth showcasing the monastery activities. People from many different faiths and backgrounds visited the booth and learned about Buddhism and the programs offered by the monastery.
Vesak Program 2017 - 3D Movie "Biyakaruya Me Sasara"
The 3D movie “Biyakaruya Me Sasara" was presented during Vesak 2017 at the monastery, produced by Shraddha TV. This movie showcased the immense danger of samsara.
Vesak Program 2017 – Early morning milk rice offering to stupa following the main Vesak program
Milk rice offering to the Sacred Gauthama Buddha Stupa following Vesak overnight program. During this, we also had a free flower stall to be offered to the Stupa.
Vesak Program 2017 - Pali-Sinhala pirith Chanting overnight on Vesak Day by Adults
Monks along with adult pirith chanting group, chanted Pirith overnight in Pali and Sinhala to commemorate the Vesak celebration and to bless all the devotees. a
Vesak Program 2017 - Pali-English Pirith Chanting on Vesak day night by Children
Children’s pirith chanting group guided by venerable monks, chanted pirith in Pali and English to celebrate Vesak and to bless the devotees.
Vesak Program 2017 - Offering a Jasmine Flower Kanchuka (Covering) to Stupa
Devotees made special cover made with Jasmine flowers to cover the sacred Stupa. The covering like this is known to be offered in Sri Lanka thousand of years ago. This is a very rare offering and first in Canada, and it was an amazing site to see the whole stupa covered with Jasmine flowers.
Vesak Program 2017 - Special Blessing Event with City Officers
City officials and counsellors from the city of Markham and York Region gathered at the monastery to seek blessings from the venerable monks. They also rejoiced by looking at the details of the new mediation hall, that is being constructed for the region and the city.
Vesak Program 2017 - Dhamma Books Giveaway
Venerable monks distributed Dhamma books to the children at the monastery.
Vesak Program 2017 - Upasaka/Upasika Lunch Danaya
Volunteers offered lunch dana to the devotees who observed 8 precepts during Vesak.
Vesak Program 2017 - Sangika Dana
Devotees offered lunch dana to the venerable monks and received their blessings during Vesak program 2017.
Vesak Program 2017 - SIL Day Morning
Devotees started Vesak program after observing eight precepts in the morning. And they offered flowers, incense and lamps to pay homage to the Supreme Buddha on this important occasion.
Vesak Program 2017 - Stupa Preparation
Devotees prepared the special Jasmine flower cover overnight to cover the Stupa and placed special garlands made of roses on the Stupa.
Vesak Program 2017 - Previous Day Preparation
Volunteers cleaned up the monastery premises the day before the Vesak program. Vesak lanterns were put out and flags were erected to mark the celebration of Vesak.
Indonesian Vesak Program 2017
A special Vesak program was held for the devotees from the Indonesian community. A day long dhamma program commenced after paying homage to the sacred stupa.
Pali Chanting Group
Venerable monks started an English pirith chanting program for the young children of the monastery. The children got the opportunity to practice and chant pirith in English and Pali.
English Meditation Class
Venerable monks launched a weekly meditation program at the monastery in English language. People from various faiths took part in this program and learned by engaging in guided meditation.
Poson Poya 2016 - Offering of Decorative cover to the Stupa
Devotees offered a beautiful hand made decorative cloth to cover the Stupa. The Cover (Kanchuka) was carried by Venerable monks and devotees with highest respect.
2016-06-18 Poson Poya - Illuminating Stupa
Volunteers decorated the stupa with lights to mark the Poson celebration. The lights were illuminated at night and the early morning on the following days to pay respect to the Supreme Buddha
2016-06-18 Poson Poya - Distribution of Buddha Statues
A free distribution of Buddha statues was held to commemorate the Poson (June) poya day. The devotees observed 8 precepts in a outdoor hut erected on the location of the future Dhamma Hall.
2016-05-22 During the 2016 Vesak Celebration, the Group of Kalyanamittas of the Mahamevnawa Monastery of Toronto gathered together again with the sole intention of making powerful merit
Devotees offered flowers, incense, and lamp to the stupa to mark the celebration of Vesak.
2016-05-21 Unveiling of Pinnacle of the Stupa!!!
The pinnacle of the stupa was unveiled on the English Sil day at the monastery. Devotees gathered around the stupa to pay homage to the stupa and seek blessings from the venerable monks.
2016-05-14 Vesak Celebration and Event to place the sacred relics and other offerings in this stupa
Devotees paid homage to the seven supreme buddhas and decorated the monastery with lights and flags to mark the Vesak celebration for the year. Following morning a special event was held to place the sacred relics and other offerings to the newly built stupa. This event was held to commemorate the opening of the outdoor stupa to the public as well. Devotees decorated the stupa with flower garlands and built a staircase to the top of the stupa.
2016-01 - Overnight Pirith Chanting
An overnight pirith chanting was held to mark the new year. Volunteers built a stage for the venerable monks for the pirith chanting. Devotees paid homage to the supreme Buddha and chanted Pirith over night and received blessings for the new year from the venerable monks.
June 2015 - Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero's Visit
Dhamma Sermon by Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
Dhamma Sermon by Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero lead a special Dhamma program which was held at a convention center in Markham. A model structure of the meditation hall which was scheduled to be built was unveiled to the public at the beginning of the event. The participants had the opportunity to be in an engaging Dhamma discussion with the Thero. The event was broadcasted live on the Monestary website.
June 2015 - Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero's Visit
Most venerable Lokuswameenwahanse is conducting a Dhamma discussion for kids in Toronto.
Most venerable Lokuswameenwahanse is conducting a Dhamma discussion for kids in Toronto.
The ground breaking ceremony for the meditation hall was lead with the blessings from the most venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero. Venerable monks from other Buddhist temples and regional counsellors were among the chief guests.
June 2015 - Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero's Visit
Most venerable Lokuswameenwahanse is conducting a Dhamma discussion for kids in Toronto.
Most venerable Lokuswameenwahanse is conducting a Dhamma discussion for kids in Toronto.
Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero lead a special Dhamma program which was held at a convention center in Markham. A model structure of the meditation hall which was scheduled to be built was unveiled to the public at the beginning of the event. The participants had the opportunity to be in an engaging Dhamma discussion with the Thero. The event was broadcasted live on the Monastery website.
June 2015 - Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero's Visit
Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, the founder of Mahamevnawa Monastery has arrived in Toronto for a 3 days
Most Venerable Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, the founder of Mahamevnawa Monastery has arrived in Toronto for a 3 days
2015-05-24 Buddha's Birthday Celebration
May 2015 - Vesak Celebration
Feb 2015 - The Greatest Love of All
2015-01 -Paying Homage to Seven Supreme Buddhas & Pirith Chanting
2014-12 - Blood Drive Program
2014-10 - Milton Sil Program
2014-10 - Markham Community Clean-up Day
2014-09 - Sinhala Sil Program
2014-08 - Unveiling of the New Statue of the Supreme Buddha
2014-08 - Noble Gratitude for our Parents
2014-06 - Driven to Generosity
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program
The monumental Sri Gautama Buddha King Bodhi Tree and the contemporary pavilion at Mahamevnāwa Monastery Toronto
The monumental Sri Gautama Buddha King Bodhi Tree and the contemporary pavilion at Mahamevnāwa Monastery Toronto
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program
Sri Gautama Buddha Stupa at Mahamevnāwa Monastery Toronto
Sri Gautama Buddha Stupa at Mahamevnāwa Monastery Toronto
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program
Breakfast Meal by the noble friends with a pleasant mind
Breakfast Meal by the noble friends with a pleasant mind
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program
Offering milk rice to Supreme Buddha’s Sacred Relics, Sri Gautama Bodhi Tree King and the Sri Gautama Stupa
Offering milk rice to Supreme Buddha’s Sacred Relics, Sri Gautama Bodhi Tree King and the Sri Gautama Stupa
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Paying homage to Sacred Sri Gautama Stupa
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Pali-English Pirith Chanting by little noble sons and daughters
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Paying Homage to the beautiful Sri Gautama Bodhi Tree King
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Flower Dansela (giveaway) by the little noble sons and daughters
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Offering of Flower Canopy to the Sri Gautama Bodhi Tree King
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Placing of the Sri Gautama Bodhi Tree King on the contemporary pavilion
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program - Placing of the casket of sacred Relics inside the Sri Gautama Stupa (pagoda)
May 2014 "Namo Buddhaya!" Vesak Program
May 2012 - Namo Buddhaya! Vesak Program
2012-03 - The Blessed One is He. And I am His Disciple
2011-01 - Sath Budu Vandanawa
2010-05 - Vesak Program
2010-01 - Sath Budu Vandanawa
2009 - Sath Budu Vandanawa
2008 - Sath Budu Vandanawa
2007 - Sath Budu Vandanawa - Held at Burmise Temple
2006 - Opening of the Mahamevnawa first overseas branch by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero
