No. All of our events and activities are completely free.
Absolutely. That’s why we are here. Anyone interested in learning is welcome. No need to join. No need to register.
Currently, our monastery and meditation center is located in a private house, so we ask that you call to make an appointment to visit outside of scheduled program times. Call us at 1 281-547-8314 or send us an email at info@houstonbuddhist.org
We are a family friendly place. While there are some activities specifically for young people, parents can decide what other events are suitable for their children.
No. Wear what is comfortable for you. On special occasions some people like to wear white traditional clothing, but that’s optional and many people don’t. Most important is that you dress comfortably.
Absolutely. We also have stools and cushions. Feel free to bring your own if you like.
Sinhala is one of the languages spoken in Sri Lanka. A few of our programs are conducted in Sinhala. These are clearly marked.
Pali is the ancient language that our scriptures were originally written in. We usually do chanting in Pali and English for the English programs so people can understand what is being chanted.
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Buddhism is a philosophy that clearly shows the Path to liberation for all. This doctrine, perfect and consistent in the beginning, in the middle and in the end, can be realized in this life itself.
Everything we teach comes from the ancient sermons taught by Gautama Buddha and his enlightened disciples that lived with him. They have been preserved in the Sutta Pitaka by the Theravada Buddhist tradition.
We are part of the oldest living Buddhist tradition in the world, Theravada. The teachings come from the Buddha named Sidhartha Gautama, often referred to as the historical Buddha. He was born in India over 2,500 years ago and discovered not only the cause of suffering in the world, but the way to completely eliminate all forms of suffering, large and small.
The Buddha taught us that virtue is the foundation for all of the good qualities we can develop in the mind. By following five basic training rules we can eliminate worry and regret that disturbs our meditation. As well, we avoid all the unpleasant results of unwholesome actions.