About Dhamma Center

Dhamma Center serves as a hub for sharing the authentic teachings of Early Buddhism through Dhamma discussions, teachings, question-and-answer sessions, meditation, and traditional Buddhist practices throughout the United States and internationally. Guided by the principles of the Theravāda tradition and the Forest Monastic lineage, the Center promotes inner peace, ethical living, spiritual counseling, stress management, anger management, and mental well-being while helping individuals cultivate right understanding, mindfulness, and wisdom in day-to-day life.


Through educational programs, meditation retreats, spiritual counseling, and community outreach, Dhamma Center preserves and transmits the living heritage of the Buddha’s teachings for present and future generations. Its activities foster personal and spiritual development, cultural preservation, and meaningful engagement with the Dhamma.


Dhamma Center has also contributed to strengthening both the Bhikkhu and Bhikkhunī communities by promoting a deeper understanding of monastic life, supporting Sāmaṇera, Sāmaṇerī, Bhikkhu, and Bhikkhunī ordinations, and providing access to authentic Buddhist training and mentorship. Through these efforts, many individuals have deepened their practice, strengthened their confidence in the Dhamma, and advanced on the path to liberation.

Residence Monastics

Chief Advisor / Director-
Rev Karandulena Dammagaveshi Thero

Founder
Venerable Bhikkuni Kurunegala Dhammadinna

Co-Founder
Venerable Kurunegala Dhammagaveshi

What We Do

Enriching the cultural and spiritual life of the Buddhist community through the Buddha’s teachings and a peaceful sanctuary for practice. Guided by the Noble Eightfold Path, we help individuals cultivate mindfulness, compassion, ethical living, inner peace, and a balanced, harmonious life.

Waht's On

⁠Our Spiritual Heritage

Dhamma refelection

Bhikkhuni Lenage

Dhamma Discussion

Dhamma in Melody

Dhamma Discussion - Click on the picture to play

Dhamma in Melody - Click on the picture to play

Honorary Supporters

Most Ven.
Agga Maha Pandit
Dr.
Henepola Gunarathana
Nayaka Thero

Most Ven. Agga Maha Pandit
Dr.
Walpola Piyananda
Nayaka Thero

Most Ven. Hungampola Sirirathana Nayaka Thero

Most Ven.
Chief Judicial Sanganayaka
(North America)
Katugastota
Uparatana Nayaka Thero

Most Ven. Heenbunne Kondañña Thero

Most Ven. Kurunegoda Dhammaloka Thero

Most Ven. Kottawe Nanda Thero

Most Ven.
Bhante Yogavacara Rahula
Maha Thero

Most Ven.
Pinikahane Maithree
Maha Thero

Most Ven.
Bhikkhuni Peliyagoda Sudarshana
Maha Theri

Life at the Center

Ordination Ceremonies

Community Gatherings

Global Connections

Support Our Mission

Your generosity helps support the monastery,
visiting monastics, and the sharing of the
Buddha’s teachings with the community.