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1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320

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"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think" - Buddha "Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment" - Buddha

Our Mission

The mission of the Cleveland Buddhist Vihara is to learn, practice, and promote Buddhist teachings and philosophy of Theravada Tradition in order to cultivate spiritual awakening, improve moral values, and promote harmonious living in our communities. The Cleveland Buddhist Vihara aims to serve the needs of Buddhists in northeast Ohio while promoting peaceful, moral and mindful living.

Our Programs

Cleveland Buddhist Vihara serves the Buddhist community of the Theravada denomination in the Greater Cleveland area. Our services include Buddhist religious services, meditation programs, and Buddhism and language classes for more than 20 young devotees. In addition, we celebrate Buddhist cultural events and festivals.

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Our Temple

We are currently operating in temporary premises under the patronage of Pittsburgh Buddhist Center and its resident monks. Donate to our building fund…

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Our Teachers

Our teachers are ordained Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka who have decades of experience in practicing and teaching the Buddhist philosophy and ways of meditation.

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Upcoming Events

June 2025
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June
Saturday

Bodhi puja & Dhamma Desana in sinhala mediumIn person

Cleveland Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center | 1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
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June
Sunday

Open HoursIn person

Cleveland Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center | 1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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08
June
Sunday

Guided meditation program conducted in English mediumIn person

Cleveland Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center | 1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
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  • “Heedfulness is the path to be deathless. Heedlessness is the path to death.
    The heedful die not. The heedless are as if dead already.”

    ~The Dhammapada~
  • “Though you might conquer in battle, A thousand times a thousand men,
    You’re the greatest battle-winner If you conquer just one – yourself.”

    ~The Dhammapada~
  • “Conquer the angry one by not getting angry; conquer the wicked by goodness;

    conquer the stingy by generosity, and the liar by speaking the truth.”

    ~The Dhammapada~

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