Welcome to the OBS

The Ottawa Buddhist Society serves Theravada Buddhists of all backgrounds in and around Ottawa, Canada’s Capital. All who support the Society and its objectives are welcome to Society activities: meditation retreats, days of mindfulness, Friday evening meetings at 91A Fourth Avenue, Dharma study groups and to become members.

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“…it is our own mind that should be soaked by the rain of truth…”  Buddha Gandavyuha Sutra
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Regular e-mails to the Ottawa Buddhist Society mailing list announce monthly OBS event bulletins, important OBS news, etc.

How to participate?

You can participate in the OBS in many different ways. We are always looking for volunteers!

Upcoming Events

Feb
4
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Cath... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Cath... @ Online
Feb 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Catherine Collobert- February 4, 2022 @ Online
Catherine Collobert will lead our online meditation and dhamma teaching this evening.
Feb
18
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Bhan... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Bhan... @ Online
Feb 18 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Bhante Vijitha - February 18, 2022 @ Online
Bhante Vijitha is an ordained Buddhist monk and a resident teacher at the Hilda Jayewardenaramaya Buddhist Monastery, Ottawa since 2010. He holds an M.A. in Buddhist studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, and[...]
Feb
19
Sat
8:45 am Day of Mindfulness with Bhante V... @ Online
Day of Mindfulness with Bhante V... @ Online
Feb 19 @ 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
Day of Mindfulness with Bhante Vijitha - February 19, 2022 @ Online | Ottawa | Ontario | Canada
  Bhante Vijitha is an ordained Buddhist monk and a resident teacher at the Hilda Jayewardenaramaya Buddhist Monastery, Ottawa since 2010. He holds an M.A. in Buddhist studies from the University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka,[...]
Mar
4
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Ajah... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Ajah... @ Online
Mar 4 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Ajahn Sona -March 4, 2022 @ Online
 
Sep
23
Fri
7:15 pm Hybrid Retreat with Ajahn Viradh... @ Hybrid
Hybrid Retreat with Ajahn Viradh... @ Hybrid
Sep 23 @ 7:15 pm – Sep 30 @ 10:15 am
For more information: https://ottawabuddhistsociety.com/activities/latest-updates/retreats/