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Pittsburgh Buddhist Center--The first Theravada Buddhist temple in western Pennsylvania, the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center (PBC) was established on Sept. 6, 2006 to serve the needs of Buddhists and friends of Buddhism in the greater Pittsburgh region.

A Special Meeting with the Mayor of PittsburghMonks and members of PBC had the privilege of visiting the Mayor’s Office ...
10/05/2026

A Special Meeting with the Mayor of Pittsburgh

Monks and members of PBC had the privilege of visiting the Mayor’s Office of the City of Pittsburgh to express our sincere appreciation for the Mayor’s support of the felicitation ceremony honoring Bhante Pemaratana and for proclaiming July 12, 2026, as Dr. Soorakkulame Pemaratana Day.

The Mayor, Corey O'Connor and his staff gave us a very warm welcome. During the visit, we presented the Mayor with a special token of appreciation in gratitude for his friendship, support, and recognition of the contributions of the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center and the Buddhist community.

We are deeply grateful for this meaningful gesture and for the continued support and goodwill of the City of Pittsburgh.

Photo Courtesy: Sereny Welsby and Alex Avakia

Meditation Retreat with Bhante Yogavacara Rahula Sept 18-20We had a wonderful weekend of learning, mindfulness, and refl...
09/24/2026

Meditation Retreat with Bhante Yogavacara Rahula Sept 18-20

We had a wonderful weekend of learning, mindfulness, and reflection during our meditation retreat with Bhante Yogavacara Rahula. All participants benefited greatly from Bhante’s guidance and insightful Dhamma talks.

The practice of noble silence, mindful eating, yoga movements, walking meditation, and Q&A sessions enriched everyone’s understanding and experience of the Dhamma.

We are deeply grateful to Bhante Rahula for his generous and selfless guidance.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who generously provided meals for the monks and retreat participants It was a weekend of learning, mindfulness and reflection. All participants benefited a lot from Bhante's guidance and Dhamma talks. Keeping noble silence, mindful eating, yoga movements, walking meditation and Q&A sessions enriched everyone's understanding and experience. Deeply grateful to Bhante Rahula for his selfless guidance. We are also grateful to all families who provided meals to monks and all practitioners.

PHOTO CREDIT: SARATH FERNANDO

Everyone enjoyed the taste of food and taste of friendship during the Sri Lankan Food Festival held on last Saturday, 12...
09/14/2026

Everyone enjoyed the taste of food and taste of friendship during the Sri Lankan Food Festival held on last Saturday, 12th September. Despite sporadic rain and road construction, we had a good turnout. While we raised funds for the Buddhist center, we also raised the awareness of Buddhism and various programs offered by the center. A deep appreciation to volunteers who worked hard in hopper station, Kotthu station, dinner meal station, drink station, finger food station and ticket station. We are also grateful to donors of home-cooked meals and those who helped setting up and cleaning. We thank all participants who attended the festival and joined the temple tours. Together we made this day a memorable pleasant day.

Children, parents, volunteers gathered with monks at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center for the annual Children's Dhamma cam...
09/03/2026

Children, parents, volunteers gathered with monks at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center for the annual Children's Dhamma camp on 29th Agust. This year's theme was Wholesome Friendship. Children learned Buddhist guidelines on how to be a good friend and how to find good friends through discussions, stories, songs, artworks and outdoor activities. They also practiced meditation and yoga. This day of learning concluded with a session of expressing gratutude to parents and a presentation of certificates. Deeply grateful to dedicated volunteers and parents for makinf this camp a very successful one.

Mindful breathing is central to practicing Buddhism, making clean indoor air important for both the mind and body. For h...
08/29/2026

Mindful breathing is central to practicing Buddhism, making clean indoor air important for both the mind and body. For her Girl Scout Silver Award project, Chiranya created Air Guardian (https://sites.google.com/view/air-guardian/home) to help families improve their indoor air quality.

Visit her site to learn quick facts and easy steps anyone can take to improve the air inside their homes.

08/14/2026

Tickets are ON SALE NOW!

Join us for the Sri Lankan Food Festival and enjoy an afternoon filled with delicious Sri Lankan food, community, and fun!

📅 September 12, 2026
⏰ 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Pittsburgh Buddhist Center

🎟️ Get your tickets now: pittsburghbuddhistcenter.square.site

Bring your friends and family—we can’t wait to share the flavors of Sri Lanka with you!

The felicitation ceremony honoring Bhante Pemaratana on his appointment as the Chief Monk of the Rāmañña Monastic Order ...
08/12/2026

The felicitation ceremony honoring Bhante Pemaratana on his appointment as the Chief Monk of the Rāmañña Monastic Order in the United States was successfully held on July 12, 2026, at the Pittsburgh Buddhist Center.

In a special recognition, the Mayor of Pittsburgh proclaimed July 12 as “Pemaratana Day” in the City of Pittsburgh.

The ceremony was graced by senior monks from Sri Lanka, England, and various states across the United States. H.E. Mahinda Samarasinghe, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, presented Bhante Pemaratana with the ceremonial fan traditionally associated with this position.

Religious leaders representing Christianity, Judaism, and Hinduism also attended and offered their blessings and good wishes. A traditional Sri Lankan dance troupe from New York added beauty and cultural richness to the occasion.

Approximately 300 people from Pittsburgh and several other states participated in this historic celebration. The event was made possible through the dedication and hard work of a wonderful team of volunteers.

Our deepest gratitude goes to all the Venerable monks, distinguished guests, religious leaders, supporters, volunteers, and participants who joined us and contributed to the success of this memorable occasion.

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