The Shrine of Gautama Buddha
Gothamachethiya Theravada Buddhist Association
Gothamachethiya Theravada Buddhist Association is a nonprofit organization formed in the USA and Sri Lanka with the noble intention of globally propagating and fostering the noble teachings of Gautama Buddha in the Theravada Buddhist Monastic tradition.
Our Dhamma Service
Dhamma Programs
The noble work we do to spread the teachings of the Gautama Buddha in the Theravada Buddhist Monastic tradition for the benefit of the English-speaking community in the world can be found on this website. We also do Dhamma talks, Dhamma discussions, and meditation programs.
“This is the path, there is no other
for the purification of vision.
You all must practice this,
it is the way to baffle Māra.
When you all are practicing this,
you will make an end of suffering.
I have explained the path to you
for extracting the thorn with wisdom”
°°°°°
(The Dhammapada)

Sutta Discussions
We hold a weekend Sutta Discussion class in English for adults on Zoom, exploring the precious teachings of the Buddha.

Visit Our Monastery in
Sri Lanka
Our head monastery, located in Wattegama, Kandy, offers a serene environment ideal for meditation. Upon request, we can accommodate up to two visitors for a three-day retreat at our monastery.

"Radiant Minds"
Meditation Program
Periodically, we organize international meditation workshops titled "Radiant Minds" to cultivate mindfulness, wisdom, and peace within our noble community.

Online Dhamma School
We conduct an online English Dhamma School every Sunday for children aged 7 and above, nurturing virtuous qualities such as morality, kindness, generosity, and wisdom in young minds.
You Can Participate in Our
Upcoming Dhamma Programs




Find Our Latest Dhamma Talks On
The Buddha's Words__Channel
Subscribe to our official YouTube Channel to listen to the Dhamma talks done by the Venerable Abbot of Gothamachethiya Theravada Buddhist Association, Inc.
Our Dhamma Talks in Sinhalese
ජිනවචනනදී__නාලිකාව
Subscribe to our official Sinhalese YouTube Channel to listen to the Dhamma talks done in Sinhalese by the Venerable Abbot of Gothamachethiya Theravada Buddhist Association, Inc. For more information visit gothamachethiya.lk