May all beings be well, happy, calm and peaceful

Located in Clearwater, Florida, the main objective of the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society is to make available the 2,600 year old teachings and meditation practices of the Buddha to the west coast of Florida.

Here you will find information about DWMS, our resident monk, Bhante Dhammawansha, our library, some of the etiquette involved with monks and temples, basic information about Buddhism as well as more specific information about our classes and events. In addition, please come back to check out our media section that includes a growing collection of media files, vegetarian recipes, and links that will hopefully be useful to your spiritual journey or simply to your curiosity ... EHIPASSIKO!

Above all, know that all are welcome to join us. If you have any questions feel free to ask any member for assistance.  You may also direct inquiries to our contact page.

Bhante Dhammawansha and a few of the smiling faces from our Sunday School group.

“The religion of the future will be a cosmic religion. It should transcend personal God and avoid dogma and theology. Covering both the natural and the spiritual, it should be based on a religious sense arising from the experience of all things natural and spiritual as a meaningful unity. Buddhism answers this description. If there is any religion that could cope with modern scientific needs it would be Buddhism.”

Albert Einstein, The Human Side, edited by Helen Dukas and Banesh Hoffman, Princeton University Press, 1954

UPCOMING EVENTS

Half Day Meditation Retreat

Saturday, May 19; 8:30 AM - Noon

Please join us in a half day of Dhamma talks, meditation, and light tai chi or yoga. We plan to wrap things up with a delicious vegetarian meal.  There is a suggested minimum donation of $20 to help cover the expenses of the center.

Vesak

Buddha’s Birthday 2556/2012

Unity Church of Sarasota

3023 Proctor Road, Sarasota, FL

Saturday, June 9; 4-6 PM

If you missed this year’s Vesak observation in Clearwater, you will have one more chance to . For those unfamiliar with Vesak, it is on this day that  Buddhists from around the world commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death (parinibbana) of the Buddha. This year’s interfaith observance will include:

• Opening Ceremony Parade
• Bathing of Baby Buddha
• Dhamma Talk
• Chanting for World Peace
• Indian Spiritual Dance
• International Vegetarian Dinner

   Click here for event poster. 

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

         Vipassana Meditation         Thursdays 7-8:00 PM

Thursday evenings are dedicated to silent, deep insight or “Vipassana” meditation.

   Dhamma & Metta Meditation       Sundays 6-8:00 PM

Please join us for an evening of inspirational Dhamma talks (the teachings of the Buddha) given by Bhante Dhammawansha.  Meditation on loving-kindness or “Metta” follows our discussions.

Buddhist Sunday School

Bhante leads Sunday school sessions for a small but dedicated group of children. If you are interested, please contact Brian (allezou@aol.com) as day and time are subject to change.

See our events calendar