Dhamma & Sinhala School

Dhamma School

The knowledge of Dhamma and discipline introduced to children at an early age help them gain wisdom as well as cultivate social ethics, making them good citizens. Chicago Buddhist Vihara is considering the propagation of Dhamma to the younger generation as a paramount responsibility. We Conduct the Dhamma School, twice a month on Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. We have classes for various age groups. Due to the fact that most of the congregation of the Chicago Buddhist Vihara are of Sri Lankan origin, In addition to the Dhamma School, we also conduct Sinhalese (The native Language spoken by majority of the Sri Lankans) classes providing the knowledge to our children of their roots and culture.

Our Teachers

Ven. Mayakadawara Sarada
Mr. Lakshman Mapa
Ms. Nalika Diyadawagamage
Ms. Waruni Fernando
Ms. Dilusha Harischandra
Ms. Udani Chandrasekara
Ms. Chamila Munasinghe
Mr. Thilanka Karunarathne
Mr. Samantha Hewamanage
Mr. Chandana Meegoda
Mr. Sanjaya Ranmohotti

Class Schedule

10:00am – 10.30am	Worship
10.30am – 11.30am	Dhamma class
11.30am – 12.00pm	Snack break
12:00pm – 1:00pm	Sinhala class

Chicago Buddhist Vihara Library

Chicago Buddhist Vihara has a library of it’s own for young children to read about Buddhism (Dhamma) and to learn Sinhalese. This was sponsored by our devotes of the temple.

CBV also has a large collection of Buddhism books including some of the Thripitaka Hardcopy for Adults to read as well. Please visit Chicago Buddhist Vihara parsonage for adult resources.