Welcome to Ehipassiko

 

The Sri Lankan Buddhist Society of Calgary is a religious, charitable, non profit organization registered with the Government of Canada.  It is solely funded by members and well-wishers of the community.  The objective of the Society is to give the noblest gift of the Dhamma and spiritual guidance to its congregation.

The Society caters to the religious needs of its members while the borders are open to everyone in Canada as well as in the United States of America. Our services include counseling, spiritual guidance, Sunday school service to our children, community work, national and cultural services, personality development and non-violence awareness programs for youth, and library services to name a few that are all free of charge.

 

Meditation and Buddhist Spiritual Programs

  • Guided meditation practices,
  • Monthly ‘Sil Program’ and
  • Dhamma Sermons and open discussions 
  • Annual Vesak and Katina

 

Abbot, Ehipassiko Buddhist Centre: Venerable Dedunupitiye Upananda Thero
Deputy Abbot, Ehipassiko Buddhist Centre: Venerable Werapitiye Somananda Thero

 

 

 

Sri Lanka Buddhist Society Calgary - Executive Committee

President

Shirantha Samarappuli

Vice President

Piyadasa Algama

Secretary

Ananda Wijesinghe

Assistant Secretary

Srima Warusawithana

Treasurer

Chithrika Weerasekara

Assistant Treasurer

Anushi Indunil Karunanayaka

Temple Coordinator

Nimal Chandra

Fund Raising Chair Person

Wasana Kapurubandara

Committee Members

  • Sumedha Pathiraja
  • Maithrei Belleth
  • Ravi Herwathanthiri

Board of Trustees

  • Ven. D. Upananda
  • Ven W. Somananda
  • Luxman Perera
  • Lal Perera
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