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BRIEF: Monk to present Buddhism seminar in Spokane

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Bhante Seelawimala speaks at a Buddhist convention in Spokane in 2012. Credit: Tracy Simmons/Spokane Faith & Values

Venerable Madawala "Bhante" Seelawamila, a Therevada monk from Sri Lanka, will present a seminar, "Buddhism In Your Everyday Life" on March 9 at the Spokane Buddhist Temple.

He currently serves as an adjunct professor at the Institute of Buddhist Studies in Berkeley, Calif., and was one of the principal speakers at the 65th Northwest Buddhist Convention at the Davenport Hotel in February of 2012.

During the past 25, the Ven. Madawala Seelawimala, known to most people simply as “Bhante,” has been instrumental in introducing the teachings of the Buddha to people throughout the West. 

The seminar will be from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (lunch on your own) for a $20 suggested donation. 

To register call (509) 534-7954.

He will also be giving the dharma message at the temple at 10:30 a.m. on March 10.

Topics: Faith, Doctrine & Practice
Beliefs: Buddhism
Tags: bhante, bhante spokane, buddhist in your everyday life, buddhist seminar spokane, institute of buddhist studies, spokane buddhist temple

Tracy Simmons

Tracy Simmons serves as the editor and community manager of SpokaneFAVS. She holds a bachelor’s degree in print journalism and a master’s degree in communication. She’s reported on religion for about a decade and has written for newspapers across New Mexico, Texas and Connecticut. Over the y...
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