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What happens at a monastery?


The life of a monastery revolves around following the instructions of the Buddha: practicing generosity, practicing ethics, and training the mind.

Every morning, Winnipeggers come to the monastery and offer food to the monks. While here they have the opportunity to learn how to practice the Buddha’s teaching in their daily lives. If they have questions or need advice, the monks are available to talk with them. The monks encourage them to follow the five training precepts the Buddha gave to lay people.

Using the material support offered by the lay people, the monks can then spend their time devoted to meditation, study, and discussions on the Buddha's teachings.

In the evenings and on the weekends there are activities organized for the public to come to learn and practice the Buddha’s teachings. Some of these focus on meditation, some focus on learning, and some focus on devotional practices like chanting. There are some activities especially for young adults and children.

From time to time lay people will gather at the monastery to organize social service activities such as blood drives and collections for local food banks.

You might also be wondering...
  • "Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Winnipeg?"
  • "Can non-Buddhists benefit from your activities?"
  • "What do Buddhists believe?"
  • "Who are the monks? Who are the lay people?"
  • "What can I expect when I visit?"


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Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Winnipeg at the
​Buddha Meditation Center Winnipeg

2610 St Mary’s Road,
Winnipeg, MB R2N 4A2

204 869 5272
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We gratefully recognize that our monastery rests on the traditional territory of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and the homeland of the Métis Nation.

  • Home
  • ACTIVITIES
    • Monthly Events
    • Activity Descriptions
    • Mindfulness Meditation Club
  • Opportunities
    • Lending Library
    • Pastoral Care
    • School Visits
    • Staff Retreats
    • Meal Offerings
  • Learn
    • Audio Recordings >
      • Retreat Talks
      • Monday School Recordings
    • Buddhism
    • Meditation
    • Downloads
  • Subscribe
  • Support Us
  • STUPA
  • What to Expect
  • Pledge Form