Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Perth Western Australia

Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara was established as an incorporated Body in 1998. It is situated at 78, Austin Avenue, Kenwick, about 17 km south of Perth. It is easily accessed via Albany Highway by car and the closest train station is Kenwick station.

The Temple serves the needs of the Sri Lankan Buddhist Community and is also open to anyone interested in the study of Lord Buddha's Teachings and Meditation, including Meditation techniques.

The Temple conducts a Dhamma School for children between the ages of 4 and 15 on Sundays. The premises are also used on Sunday afternoons by Perth Sinhala School to conduct the Sinhala Language classes.

A number of programs are run at our temple; and currently the premises have developed into a cultural centre for the Sri Lankan Sinhalese community of WA. The Venerable Resident Monks also make themselves available for counselling, Bodhi puja, and Bana and Dana at residences on invitation. They also visit the sick and provide blessings Blessing (seth pirith) at special occasions.

Main objectives of the Temple:

* To facilitate the Buddhist way of life, as practiced in Sri Lanka

* To facilitate the teaching of Dhamma for the betterment of all

* To conduct guided Meditation classes and teach meditation techniques

* To conduct a school for moral education for children based on Buddhist Philosophy

Upcoming Events

Dhamma School Term 2 resumes at Kenwick temple

It is with great pleasure we announce that under the guidance of Ven. Siri Sobhitho SLSBS has unanimously approved to commence Dhamma School face-to-face lessons at the temple premises. During these lesson times, special hygienic measures will be enforced in line with current WA health advice to keep all safe. We request support from all…

WA Lockdown Perth & Peel [From midnight tonight (12.01am Saturday 24 April 2021) until 12.01 am Tuesday 27 April 2021 ]

Saturday, 24 April “ BAK Full Moon Poya” 2021- Sil Program [Cancelled]

The month of Bak (April) is prosperous and festive. Bak is not only a month of prosperity and festivity it is of great religious importance for Buddhists. It was on the Poya day of Bak (Bak Poya) that the Buddha paid his second visit to Sri Lanka during the fifth year of his…