Indiana Buddhist Temple

06/02/2026

We are joyfully preparing for the Grand Opening Ceremony of the Loving Kindness Meditation Center in Bryan, Ohio, on June 19th & 20th! We are incredibly honored to host 50 venerable monks for this sacred occasion, and we warmly invite our community to share in the merits (Dana) of this event.

If you would like to support our gathering, there are two beautiful ways to help:
Sponsor a Monk's Travel Atapirikara: a suggested offering of $200 helps cover the travel expenses for one visiting monk.
• Dulanji Kuruppu - 5 monks
• Char Zimmer Larson - 2 monks
• Elly Hernawati Go - airfare and atapirikara
• Lihoon Tay - airfare
• Hemachandra Perera – 1 monk
• Maithri Bandaranayake – 1 monk
• Roshan Seresinghe – 1 monk
• Nushangi, Washanta and family – 1 monk
• Aruna Wijeratne, Bhagya Wijayawardena and family - 10 monks
• Michele Langevin – 1 monk

Donate Meal and or Kitchen Supplies: We are gathering ingredients to prepare meals for our monks and guests. You can easily purchase needed items directly from our Amazon Registry here: https://a.co/0gZjvHKE
• Gamini and Mala Kuruppu - 15 rice bags
• Gayani Wedipulli - 10 big coconut cream cans + 10 salt cans
• Rani Bulathsinhala - 20 packs Papadam, 3 packs turmeric powder and 4 onion bags

You can make a financial contribution through any of the following methods:
• Zelle: IndianaBuddhistVihara@gmail.com
• Venmo: -BuddhistTemple
• PayPal: https://paypal.me/IndianaBuddhist
• Facebook Donate: https://www.facebook.com/donate/1169353171987612/

"Generosity brings joy to the heart and peace to the mind." Thank you for your endless support! May the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you.

06/02/2026

06/01/2026

Let Us Celebrate Vesak Mindfully, with Hearts Filled with Loving-Kindness

Vesak is the most sacred and significant religious festival in the Buddhist world. It commemorates the three great events in the life of the Buddha: the birth of Prince Siddhartha, the attainment of Enlightenment by the Bodhisatta, and the Parinibbāna of the Buddha. As such, Vesak is regarded as a symbol of wisdom, compassion, and spiritual awakening.

However, the true meaning of Vesak extends beyond external decorations and celebrations. Its deeper purpose is to purify the mind and shape our lives according to the teachings of the Dhamma.

In today's fast-paced world, many people experience stress, anger, and dissatisfaction. Against this backdrop, Vesak reminds us of the importance of living mindfully.

Mindfulness means being fully aware of our thoughts, words, and actions. It enables us to calm the mind and cultivate a wholesome and meaningful life. Through mindfulness, we learn to focus our attention on the present moment, letting go of the burdens of the past and anxieties about the future.

We should remember that our Great Bodhisatta made use of this very principle of mindfulness on the path to attaining Supreme Enlightenment. Buddhahood represents the highest state that the human mind can achieve. While mindfulness may be simple to explain, it is not always easy to practice. To remain present in each moment, we must gradually train the mind, step by step, to focus on a single object and remain steadily attentive.

During the Vesak season, the values of Buddhism are brought closer to people through dansalas, devotional songs, pandals, and Vesak lanterns. Yet alongside these celebrations, it is equally important to cultivate virtues such as compassion, kindness, patience, and loving-kindness in our daily lives. Helping others with a compassionate heart, supporting those in need, and practicing forgiveness all reflect the true spirit of Vesak.

Through the practice of loving-kindness meditation taught by the Buddha, we are able to extend wishes of happiness, peace, and well-being to all living beings. Such thoughts of loving-kindness transcend barriers of race, religion, caste, and social divisions, and greatly contribute to building harmony and peace within society.

Therefore, as we celebrate Vesak this year, let us illuminate our hearts not only with external lights but also with the light of the Dhamma. Let us purify our minds through mindfulness and embrace the world with loving-kindness. In doing so, the true meaning of Vesak will blossom within our own lives.

"Let us celebrate Vesak mindfully, with hearts filled with loving-kindness, enriching our lives with the light of the Dhamma."

Written by:
Venerable Thalangama Devananda Nayaka Thero 🙏🏻

06/01/2026

Vesak Blessings to All Beings.

“Aggo’ham asmi lokassa,
Jettho’ham asmi lokassa,
Settho’ham asmi lokassa.
Ayam antimā jāti,
Natthi dāni punabbhavo.”

“The foremost in the world, the highest in the world, the noblest in the world. This is my final birth; there is no more rebirth.”

On this sacred Vesak celebration, we honor the Birth, Enlightenment, and Parinibbāna of Lord Buddha. May the light of the Dhamma guide all beings toward wisdom, compassion, harmony, and lasting peace.

May all beings be free from suffering and enmity.
May they be healthy in body and peaceful in mind.
May they live with kindness, understanding, and compassion toward one another.

“Sabbe sattā averā hontu,
Abyāpajjā hontu,
Anīghā hontu,
Sukhī attānaṁ pariharantu.”

“May all beings be free from hostility, free from ill will, free from suffering, and may they care for themselves happily.” 🙏☸️

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06/01/2026

🪷 May the light of the Buddha, Dhamma, and Sangha bring peace, wisdom, protection, and boundless merits to all who give with faith and compassion.

✨ “Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā”
“May all beings be happy.”

✨ “Attā hi attano nātho”
“One is truly one’s own refuge.”

✨ “Etāvatā ca amhehi,
Sambhataṁ puññasampadaṁ,
Sabbe devā anumodantu,
Sabba sampatti siddhiyā.”

“By the merits we have thus acquired,
May all devas rejoice,
And may all blessings and success arise.”

On this sacred Vesak season, may our hearts be filled with generosity, loving-kindness, and gratitude as we honor the birth, enlightenment, and passing away of the Blessed One.

🪷 Happy Vesak Blessings from Indiana Buddhist Temple 🪷
Sadhu • Sadhu • Sadhu 🙏

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05/31/2026

Sri Lanka Rupavahini Telecasted Vesak Religious Activities Conducted at the Indiana Buddhist Temple and Lankarama Buddhist Temple in Los Angeles ඇමෙරිකාවෙ ඉන්ඩියානා බෞද්ධ විහාරස්ථානය හා ලොස් ඇන්ජලීස් හි ලංකාරාම විහාරස්ථානයේ වෙසක් පිංකම ශ්‍රී ලංකා රූපවාහිනි ප්‍රවෘත්ති විකාශනය