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

Oct
1
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya... @ Online
Oct 1 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya Medhanandi - October 1, 2021 @ Online
Ayyā Medhānandī is the founder and guiding teacher of Sati Saraniya Hermitage, a Theravada forest monastery for women.
Oct
15
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Bhan... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Bhan... @ Online
Oct 15 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Bhante Vijitha - October 15, 2021 @ 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[...]
Oct
16
Sat
8:45 am Day of Mindfulness with Bhante V... @ Online
Day of Mindfulness with Bhante V... @ Online
Oct 16 @ 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
Day of Mindfulness with Bhante Vijitha - October 16, 2021 @ 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,[...]
Nov
5
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya... @ Online
Nov 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Ayya Medhanandi - November 5, 2021 @ Online
Ayyā Medhānandī is the founder and guiding teacher of Sati Saraniya Hermitage, a Theravada forest monastery for women.