Kamalapur Dharmarajika Bauddha Vihara, Buddhist monastery in Kamalapur, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
The Kamalapur Dharmarajika Bauddha Vihara is a Buddhist monastery on spacious grounds in Dhaka, housing schools, a prayer hall, and residential quarters for monks and students. The complex functions simultaneously as a living, educational, and spiritual space.
The monastery was founded in 1960 as the first Buddhist establishment of its kind in Bangladesh's capital. This founding marked a turning point for Buddhism's presence in Dhaka.
The monastery preserves Buddhist artistic traditions and literary practices through its fine arts academy and literary society, which remain active within the grounds. These spaces foster the sharing of Buddhist teachings and artistic expression among monks, students, and visitors.
The complex offers educational programs at several schools and a Pali College for those interested in Buddhist learning. Plan your visit during regular operating hours to access these educational facilities.
The grounds display two remarkable Buddha statues: a bronze figure from Thailand and a gilded statue from Japan, reflecting the international connections of the Buddhist community. These works of art originate from different countries and showcase the global network of practitioners.
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