Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Michigan, USA

The Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara was established in April 1997,under the guidance of Venerable Brahmanagama Muditha Thero in the White Hall Apartments, southfield (which is a suburb of Detroit), Michigan. In 20003, the Vihara was established at its current location. The dedicated volunteers of the congregation worked very hard and managed to add a beautiful shrine room, enhancing the sacred atmosphere of the temple.

Over the past eight years the Vihara, has provided a tremendous opportunity for all Buddhists in the Great Lakes area and neighboring states to congregate for regular religious activities. Since it's inception, vihara has conducted Vesak, Poson and Katina celebrations and meditation retreats under the leadership of the chief resident monk Brahmanagama Muditha Thero and resident monks Ven. Rathanapala and Venerable Sankichcha. In addition, weekly activities include Sunday Buddha Pooja and Dhamma classes for the adults and children.

Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara is supported by the Buddhists and well-wishers living in the Great Lakes area who seek refuge and place value in vihara to satisfy and enhance their socio-spiritual needs. Today, the vihara is a place for worship, a place for meditation, a place for learning, and a place for fellowship. The Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara is committed to provide a serene setting for worship and prayer to all Buddhists in their own ways.

Board of Trustees 2007-2008

President: Rev. B. Muditha

Vice president: Wimal Jayakody

Secretaries: Somasiri Kannangara, Steven L. Berg

Treasurer: Namal Kumara

Trustees: Rev. Y. Sankichcha,
Rohana Talagala,
Abhilash K. Pandya,
Jeewa Withanachchi,
Lakshman Caldera,
Chanaka De Silva,
Udesh Dahanayake

Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara, Monks Residence, 21491, Beech Road, Southfield, Michigan 48033, USA
Telephone: (248)353-8155 , (248)232-7383 Fax: (248)232-1267
The Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara is run by a non-profit tax-exempted organization. All your donations are tax-deductible.