Two-Day Meditation Retreat with Venerable Kothmale Kumara Kassapa Thero
Two-Day Meditation Retreat
with
Venerable Kothmale Kumara Kassapa Thero
We are privileged to have Ven. Kumara Kassapa Thero, a distinguished Sri Lankan Buddhist monk of the forest tradition and meditation teacher to conduct a special Dhamma program and meditation retreat at Cleveland Buddhist Vihara. We invite you to take this opportunity to deepen your practice and understanding of the Dhamma. This retreat will include foundational instructions, guided sitting and walking meditation, Dhamma talks, and discussion sessions.
You will receive clear explanation of the deep aspects of the Dhamma along with instructions to practice Vipassana meditation in Sinhala language. You will also get an opportunity to get one-to-one personal instructions for meditation from Venerable Bhante during these two days.
Dates: Saturday April 4 and Sunday April 5, 2026
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Cleveland Buddhist Vihara, 1695 Vernon Odom Blvd, Akron, OH 44320
This program is open to practitioners of all levels.
Lunch and refreshments will be served.
Accommodation can be found in several nearby hotels and motels. For assistance, please contact Chandana @ 440 858 1988.
Detailed programs schedule will be sent to all registered participants.
Registration is required to prepare the space, food, and refreshments.
Please register using the link below. To receive the full benefit, we encourage you to register for both days; however, you are also welcome to register for just one day
Saturday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EAFA62FA2FC1-61942025-special
Sunday
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080F4EAFA62FA2FC1-61942204-special
Meditation Teacher:
Most Ven. Kassapa Thero is the abbot of Labunoruwakanda Forest Monastery and the founder and the president of the Paramaththa Foundation, the parent organization of the International Center for Theravada Buddhism (ICTB). This foundation conducts many important initiatives to protect the Dhamma and Sri Lankan heritage, as well as to support economically challenged Sri Lankan families and students.
Ven. Kumara Kassapa has devoted his life to the study and practice of the pure Theravada Buddhist tradition as it was introduced 2600+ years ago, combining deep scholarly knowledge with profound meditation experience. Renowned for his clear and compassionate teachings, he has guided countless laypeople and monastics in Sri Lanka and abroad, helping them cultivate mindfulness, wisdom, and inner peace.
Under his leadership, the Paramaththa Foundation supports educational and cultural initiatives, which are funded through the ICTB, including the ICTB USA chapter. These initiatives include scholarships for economically disadvantaged students and support for their families, the Ola Leaf Book (puskola poth) preservation project, and the Institute for Tripitaka Education, which trains Buddhist monk scholars to protect Dhamma-Vinaya and cultural heritage for future generations.