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

May
1
Sat
8:45 am On-line Retreat with Ajahn Punna... @ On-Line
On-line Retreat with Ajahn Punna... @ On-Line
May 1 @ 8:45 am – May 2 @ 3:00 pm
For more information: https://ottawabuddhistsociety.com/activities/latest-updates/retreats/
May
7
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Vene... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Vene... @ Online
May 7 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Venerable Khemako - May 7, 2021 @ Online
  Venerable Khemako was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1959 into a large Catholic family and received his primary education from priests and nuns at the local Church-run school. His long-standing interest in the core[...]
May
21
Fri
7:30 pm Friday Evening Meeting with Vene... @ Online
Friday Evening Meeting with Vene... @ Online
May 21 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Friday Evening Meeting with Venerable Khemako - May 21, 2021 @ Online
  Venerable Khemako was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1959 into a large Catholic family and received his primary education from priests and nuns at the local Church-run school. His long-standing interest in the core[...]
May
22
Sat
8:45 am Day of Mindfulness with Ven Khem... @ Online
Day of Mindfulness with Ven Khem... @ Online
May 22 @ 8:45 am – 3:00 pm
Day of Mindfulness with Ven Khemako - May 22, 2021 @ Online
Venerable Khemako was born in Phoenix, Arizona in 1959 into a large Catholic family and received his primary education from priests and nuns at the local Church-run school. His long-standing interest in the core questions[...]