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Dhamma Asoka Devi

About Us


    The Dhamma Asoka–Vidisa Devi Buddhist Society is a self-financed Non-Profit Organization (NPO) established in 2003 and has been serving for more than 22 years.


    Its primary goal is to spread the Dhamma and kindness of Lord Buddha to all mankind.


    Our society is dedicated to preserving, practicing and promoting the doctrine of Lord Buddha (Dhamma) for the welfare and happiness of all beings.


    Inspired by the legacy of Emperor Asoka and Vidisa Devi, the society strives to cultivate wisdom, compassion and ethical living in contemporary society.


    Emperor Asoka and Vidisa Devi played a vital role in spreading Buddhism across the world and our society is named in honor of both.


    Objectives of the Society

    1. To spread the true teachings of Lord Buddha in a clear, practical and accessible manner for people of all backgrounds.

    2. To encourage the practice of morality (Sīla), concentration (Samādhi) and wisdom (Paññā) as a path to inner peace and liberation.

    3. To conduct weekly gatherings every Sunday at the Sangha place, where members:


      ➤ Worship Lord Buddha by lighting lamps and incense sticks
      ➤ Offer 5 type of water, fruits and flowers
      ➤ Recite Paritta Chanting in Pali and Tamil
      ➤ Practice group Meditation for at least 30 minutes
      ➤ Listen to Dhamma talks by knowledgeable Buddhist monks
      ➤ Participate in Dhamma group discussions


    4. To organize Dhamma discourses, Paritta chanting, meditation programs, study circles and spiritual retreats.

    5. To celebrate major Buddhist festivals such as:

      ➤ Vesakha Buddha Punnami Day (Holy Birth, Supreme Enlightenment and Maha-Parinibbāna of Lord Buddha)

      ➤ Dhamma Cakka Pavattana Day

      ➤ Magha Puja Day

      ➤ Asoka Atthami Day

      ➤ Madhu Punnami day

      ➤ Asoka Vijayadasami Day

      ➤ Kathina Civara Dāna Festival

      1. To preserve and promote Buddhist heritage, culture and historical awareness.

      2. To organize pilgrimages to the holy places associated with Lord Buddha.

      3. To conduct Buddhist lectures and symposiums at least once every two years by inviting monks and scholars from around the world.

      4. To expand membership, encouraging each member to introduce at least two Dhamma friends to the society.

      5. To conduct free medical camps on a regular basis as a service to the community.

      6. All society members should improve knowledge in Buddhism by learning Suttas, Chanting and Meditation for peace of mind.


      🙏 Let us walk together on the path of Dhamma for peace and happiness 🙏