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Wisdom in the Prairies

In Winnipeg...

The Buddha Meditation Centre Winnipeg (BMCW) and Mahamevnawa Buddhist Monastery Winnipeg is a place for everyone, regardless of background or experience, to learn and practice the ancient teachings of the Buddha. You will discover a like-minded community of people who are interested in finding happiness that is not based on endless consuming and accumulating more and more things. By learning and practicing the teachings of the Buddha, you will gain a peace and happiness that is not tied to the ups and downs of ordinary life.

Here in Winnipeg, the Centre is led by monks ordained and trained in the oldest tradition of Buddhism, Theravada. Through their guidance we are able to provide many opportunities for you to learn all of the Buddha’s teachings of mindfulness, meditation, morality, and generosity. We have several meditation activities as well as other chances to learn the teachings.

About Mahamevnawa 

Mahamevanawa Buddhist Monastery was established to benefit the spiritual development of human beings through the teachings of Buddha. Founded in 1999 in Sri Lanka by Ven. Kiribathgoda Gnanananda Thero, its sole purpose is to spread the original teachings of the Buddha. The monastery is a warm and welcoming place for everyone to investigate true happiness through Dhamma  and meditation. Learn more about our monasteries in Sri Lanka.
Mahamevnawa, meaning "Great Cloud Monastery," was the name of the first monastery established in Sri Lanka and the place where Arahant Mahinda Thero first introduced the Buddha’s teachings to the island.
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"I welcome you all to Mahamewnawa with thoughts of good will. Within our Dhamma service we have no restrictions with regard to race, cast, language, colour or religion. The truth revealed by Gautama Buddha is open to everyone. If you are wise to understand that truth, then that truth is for you and for your own good and protection. Therefore, let us gather around that truth, the righteous Dhamma. Let us learn it, understand it and live accordingly. Let us share this splendid gift of Dhamma with everyone. That is our noble duty. May you all be blessed by the Buddha, the noble Dhamma and Sangha, good noble friends in Dhamma and all deities!"  read more...
Ven. Kiribathogda Gnanananda, founder

At Mahamevnawa

Here the Buddha’s teachings are presented in modern language that is easy to understand. What makes Mahanevnawa unique is the effort to bring the Supreme Dhamma to listeners in its original form. Because of this, both young and old listen to the Dhamma and practice virtue, concentration, mindfulness and wisdom to realize the Four Noble Truths revealed by the Supreme Buddha. Presently there are more than 800 monks, more than 75 nuns, and thousands of lay disciples practicing Dhamma at Mahamevnawa Monasteries around the world. Currently there are more than 60 Sri Lankan and international branches including in Canada, United States, England, Germany, Australia, India and Dubai. Learn more about our monasteries in Sri Lanka.

A place for you in Winnipeg

Please come and visit our monastery in Winnipeg and find out about all the activities available to learn the teachings of the Buddha.

You may be wondering...
  • "Who is the founder of Mahamevnawa?"
  • "What are the monasteries in Sri Lanka like?"
  • "Is there really a Buddhist monastery in Winnipeg?"
  • "Can non-Buddhists benefit from your activities?"
  • "What do Buddhists believe?"
  • "What happens at a monastery?"
  • "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
info@MahamevnawaWinnipeg.org

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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
  • About
    • Who We Are
    • Contact
    • Charity Information
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