Kingsbury Buddhist temple

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Kingsbury Buddhist temple - Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre
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Kingsbury Buddhist temple, interior view
Religion
Affiliation Theravada Buddhism
Location
Location Kingsbury, London, United Kingdom
Country United Kingdom
Kingsbury Buddhist temple
Geographic coordinates 51°35′04″N0°16′02″W / 51.584314°N 0.267087°W / 51.584314; -0.267087
Website
ssibc.org

The Kingsbury Buddhist temple (full name Kingsbury Buddhist temple - Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre) is a Theravada Buddhist vihara (monastery) and temple in Kingsbury, London, United Kingdom. [1] [2] [3] [4]

The temple was founded in 1984 by Sri Lankan immigrants and bikkhus (monks). After moving twice, it moved to its current location in 1991. [5]

References

  1. "Community Directory: Sri Saddhatissa International Buddhist Centre (Kingsbury Vihara)". Brent Council. Retrieved 16 January 2025.
  2. https://buddhistacademy.com/index.aspx?pid=Sri_Lankan_Sangha_Sabha_UK Sri Lankan Sangha (Monks) Sabha (Council) of United Kingdom
  3. https://www.apisrilankan.com/news/united-kingdom/past-events/religious/atavisi-buddha-pujava-katina-ceremony-kingsbury-buddhist-temple/ Atavisi Buddha Pujava & Katina Ceremony, Kingsbury Buddhist Temple: apisrilankan.com
  4. https://mfa.gov.lk/en/the-largest-poson-pandal-in-europe-displayed-at-the-sri-saddhatissa-international-buddhist-centre-kingsbury/ Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sri Lanka
  5. "About Us". Śrī Saddhātissa International Buddhist Centre. Retrieved 16 January 2025.