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.
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.
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 chanting 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
Vesak Program 2017 - Pali-Sinhala pirith Chanting overnight on Vesak Day by Adults
Vesak Program 2017 - Pali-English Pirith Chanting on Vesak day night by Children
Vesak Program 2017 - Offering a Jasmine Flower Kanchuka (Covering) to Stupa
Vesak Program 2017 - Special Blessing Event with City Officers
Vesak Program 2017 - Dhamma Book Donations
Vesak Program 2017 - Upasaka/Upasika Lunch Danaya
Vesak Program 2017 - Sangika Dana
Vesak Program 2017 - SIL Day Morning
Vesak Program 2017 - Stupa Preparation
Vesak Program 2017 - Previous Day Preparation
Indonesian Vesak Program 2017
Pali Chanting Group
Pali-English Pariththa Chanting
English Meditation Class
2016-06-18 Poson Poya - Offering of Kanchuka to Stupa
2016-06-18 Poson Poya - Illuminating Stupa
2016-06-18 Poson Poya - Distribution of Buddha Statues
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
2016-05-21 Unveiling of Pinnacle of the Stupa!!!
2016-05-14 Vesak Celebration and Event to place the sacred relics and other offerings in this stupa
2016-01 - Overnight Pirith Chanting
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
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.
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.
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
