Buddhist Mindfulness Center

21/10/2026

28/08/2026

The August full moon in Buddhism corresponds to Full Moon Poya Day, which commemorates the first Buddhist Sangha Council.

Key Historical Events First Buddhist Council: Held under the guidance of Arahat Maha Kassapa and 500 enlightened monks to settle the Dhamma and Vinaya shortly after the Buddha's Parinibbana.

Ananda's Arahatship: The attainment of full enlightenment (Arahatship) by the Buddha’s chief attendant, Ananda Thero, just before the council. Commencement of Pasu Vas: The delayed rainy season retreat (Vas) for monks who were unable to start on Esala Poya.

May this sacred Full Moon Day remind us of the value of the Dhamma, discipline, wisdom, and devotion.🙏

30/07/2026

Greetings from Buddhist Mindfulness Center!

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the special Meet & Greet with Venerable Bhante Kassapa and Venerable Bhante Ananda from the Mahabodhi society, Bengaluru, India.

Your presence made this gathering truly meaningful. We hope the blessings, prayers and Dhamma discourse brought you peace, inspiration and a deeper connection to the Buddha’s teachings.

A sincere thank you to all our volunteers for their time and selfless service.
Thank you for your continued support.

May you be blessed with happiness, good health, peace and wisdom.

With gratitude,
Buddhist Mindfulness Center

13/06/2026

Namo Buddhaya,

Buddhist Mindfulness Center is honored to invite you all to a special “Meet and Greet” event with the esteemed Venerable Bhante Kassapa and Venerable Bhante Ananda from Mahabodhi Society, Bengaluru, India.

This gathering will bring the families together, foster the spirit of love-kindness and provide an opportunity to interact directly with the sangha and receive blessings.

Please RSVP with the provided link:
https://tinyurl.com/BMC-Meet-Greet

We look forward to sharing this beautiful and meaningful day with you all🙏

Best Regards,
Buddhist Mindfulness Center

10/06/2026

Velama Sutta: Discourse on Velama’s Great Giving

09/05/2026

Namo Buddhay,

Buddhist Mindfulness Center would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to everyone for attending BMC’s Vesak Day celebration, making one more successful event, and sharing sincere moments!

With Metta
BMC Team

30/04/2026

May the teachings of Buddha lead you to a path of virtue, love, and light. As we honor this sacred occasion, may we be inspired to bridge divides, foster solidarity, and work together towards a more peaceful and harmonious world. Happy Vesak Day to all!

19/04/2026

Namo Buddhaya.

600+ lbs of food.
Countless lives touched.

Because of your generosity, our food drive became something truly meaningful.
The team at “Lunch Break” in Red bank, New Jersey, shared their heartfelt gratitude upon receiving the donation, but the real impact was seen in the faces of individuals and families who felt your kindness when they needed it most. Moments like these remind us just how powerful community support can be.

BMC extends its sincere thanks to each and every one of you who contributed, your compassion made a real difference.

A special shoutout to our incredible young volunteers for their dedication and enthusiasm.

Together, we’re not just giving, we’re changing lives.

14/04/2026

Namo Buddhaya,

We pay tribute to the visionary leader, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, whose commitment to equality remains a driving force for progress.
May we follow the path of wisdom and compassion he showed, aiming for a society rooted in human dignity rather than inequality. Happy Ambedkar Jayanti from the Buddhist Mindfulness Center!

13/04/2026

Namo Buddhaya everyone!

Buddhist Mindfulness Center is honored to have felicitated Venerable Bhante Ananda on Sunday April 12, at Mahabodhi Society in India, on being conferred the prestigious Honorary Doctor of Literature (D.Litt.) in Pali and Buddhism by Karnataka Sanskrit University.

We are pleased to share a glimpse of the event through the video recording below.