"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

Special Upcoming Events:

Special Dhamma Program & Meditation Retreat

We are truly blessed to invite you all to a peaceful and inspiring Meditation Retreat led by

Most Venerable Kothmale Kumara Kassapa Thero.

📅 Date: April 04th and 05th, 2026
🕒 Time: 8.00 AM to 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Cleveland Buddhist Vihara

Conducted in Sinhala

This is a rare and valuable opportunity to listen to Dhamma, deepen your understanding, and cultivate mindfulness under the guidance of a respected Bhante. Whether you are new to meditation or continuing your practice, all are welcome to participate and receive blessings.

Let us come together as a community to practice, reflect, and grow spiritually.

🔗 Please register using the links below:

Saturday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EAFA62FA2FC1-61942025-special

Sunday: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EAFA62FA2FC1-61942204-special

You can join online using the Zoom link below if you are unable to attend at the temple:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/9804121960?pwd=V2tVWG82R3hUay8rWlhlZ0Y1Qm50dz09&omn=85920799438

Meeting ID: 980 412 1960
Passcode: 461507

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

April 2026

April

Wednesday

Online meditation programOnline

7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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April

Saturday

Two-Day Meditation Retreat with Venerable Kothmale Kumara Kassapa Thero

Cleveland Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center | 1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

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April

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 - 7:15 PM

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“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~
“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~
“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~