Vesak Celebration

Date: Saturday, May 23
Time: 9.45 am - 1.30 pm
Location: DWMS Garden
Park at Discovery Academy of Science,
2433 Nursery Road, Clearwater, FL 33764
Suggested donation - $40

Buddhist Retreat

Begin the New Year with clarity, compassion, and inner peace

​Saturday, February 7, March 7 and April 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: DWMS Temple
Parking: Discovery Academy of Science
2433 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764

Bhante Dhammawansha has been a Theravada Buddhist Monk for over 40 years and holds a Masters Degree in Buddhism. Bhante leads several weekly Mindfulness Meditation groups in  Florida and  also travels throughout the US and world teaching Mindfulness Meditation and giving Dhamma talks.  In 2001 he founded the Dhamma Wheel Meditation Society. The mission of DWMS is to make the 2600 year old teachings of Buddha and meditation practices available in the USA. His quiet, kindly nature makes him accessible to all and an inspiration to many.

Carol Cannon will be playing the Himalayan singing bowls.  She has been part of the DWMS sangha for more than 25 years. Carol is a master and teacher in the arts of Himalayan singing bowls. The power of the  sound  of the singing bowls heals and calms the body, and the sound frequencies help to restore, optimize and balance the flow of energy in every part of the body.

Don't miss the rare opportunity of meditation and Dhamma talk with Bhante!

Saturday, February 7, March 7 and April 4, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
LOCATION: DWMS Temple
Parking: Discovery Academy of Science
2433 Nursery Rd., Clearwater, FL 33764

David Patterson will be facilitating Qi Gong exercises at the monthly retreats. Dave found his Buddhism practice in 2023. He retired from Law Enforcement and in retirement and started practicing yoga. He became a registered Bikram yoga teacher with 200 hours of training. He is also a master in Qi Gong and Tai Chi and teaches both. He has been certified in teaching Adaptive Yoga for Fellow Combat Veterans.

Buddhist Retreat Schedule:

9:00 a.m. Taking refuge, renewing Five Precepts and Sitting Mindful Breathing Meditation
9:45 a.m. Walking Meditation
10:00 a.m. Sitting Insight Meditation
10:30 a.m. Yoga by David
11:00 a.m. Sitting
11:30 a.m. Walking Meditation
11:45 a.m. Himalayan Singing bowls by Carol 12:00 p.m. Mindful Lunch & Walking Meditation
1:00 p.m. Yoga by David
1:30 p.m. Sitting
2:15 p.m. Himalayan Singing bowls by Carol
2:30 p.m. Tea
2:45 p.m. Sitting Metta
3:30 Dhamma Talk
4:00 p.m. End of Retreat FOOD:

FOOD:
Each person is asked to bring a vegetarian dish of their choice to share with others at the retreat.

Please sign up and indicate the dish you wish to bring. The dish should be covered and packed in a cooler if needed. Heating is limited so please check to make sure we can accommodate your item if it needs warming. Beverages, utensils, plates etc, will be provided.

For your comfort
Please turn off all electronic devices while at the retreat to assist in Noble Silence.
Wear comfortable clothing: hat, bug repellant, sun screen. Please bring. chair, pillow, blanket or towel to sit on during meditation.
Please bring a yoga mat if you have one. We can offer mats if you don't have one.

Suggested Donation: $70 payable by cash, check(At the Door), or PayPal (See Donate Button in Footer).

Please bring a Vegetarian dish to share with other practitioners.
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January 7th, a Day of Nobel Silence and Joy