Dhamma & Sinhala School

We are continuing our eLearning
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 is spoken by the 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
- Ms. Inoka Hewawitharana
- Ms. Kumudunie Karunarathne
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 its 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 Tripitaka Hardcopy for Adults to read as well. Please visit Chicago Buddhist Vihara parsonage for adult resources.
Dhamma School Projects
By Administrator
/ January 7, 2020
By Administrator
/ January 7, 2020
By Administrator
/ January 7, 2020
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Special Announcemet
Virtual Dhamma School will be held on Sunday, March 29th. The morning program will be hosted from 10 - 10:30 am by Saradha thero. Please encourage the students to participate.
Teachers are coordinating and scheduling lesson times with the respective classes. Please remember to list the future class dates as well.
Please connect via https://zoom.us/j/327032933
As you already know, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have canceled all our group gatherings at the temple and as a result, we have decided to conduct our weekly Sunday Morning meditation program virtually. This is a great opportunity for the entire community to participate. You can connect via zoom. Please make sure you have installed zoom app on your smart device
https://zoom.us/j/796825253
NOTE: Please make sure you have installed the zoom app on your smart device in order to participate.
(https://zoom.us/download) and sign up.