International Buddhist Foundation
(An Association under Swiss Law)
in this world and beyond.
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(Metta Sutta)
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A well-guarded mind brings happiness.
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(METTA SUTTA)
No one can and no one may.
We ourselves must walk the path
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IBF
A spiritual home contributing to the promotion of lasting peace through the teachings of the Lord Buddha (the Dhamma).
International Buddhist Foundation (IBF) is a non-profit, charitable Association, set up in 1991 according to the Swiss Civil Code. The Geneva Buddhist Vihara (Temple) of the IBF was founded on 08 March 1992 to achieve the aims and objectives of the IBF. Everyone who seeks refuge in the Dhamma is welcomed by the Temple.
Building Fund Project
IBF, as one of the oldest spiritual shelters in Geneva which opens its doors to those who seek the refuge in Dhamma, has been delivering its services for over 30 years with very limited resources. With the increasing number of spiritual guidance seekers, IBF has felt the necessity of moving to a modest spacious place for the continuance of its benevolent services to the needy.
Dhamma Programs - 2023
Regular Programs
- Sunday morning Meditation in Sinhala, English & French from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m. at IBF premises
- Sunday evening (1st & 3rd Sundays) Suthra Deshana in Sinhala from 5.00 to 6.30 p.m. * Join via Zoom
- Wednesday morning Meditation in Sinhala, English & French from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. at IBF premises
- Saturday Dhamma School & Sinhala class for children from 4.00 to 6.00 p. m. * Join via Zoom
- Full moon day Chanting and Meditation in Sinhala from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m (Every full moon day). * Join via Zoom
- Daily Buddha pooja & Chanting in Sinhala at 7.00 a.m, 11.30 a.m & 18.30 p.m. at IBF premises
*Click the Zoom link to join
Upcoming Special Programs 2023
2023 activity program will be published in the coming weeks.
Concluded Special Programs 2022
- New year Blessings Ceremony on 1st of January at 18.30 p.m. at the IBF premises
- New year Blessings Ceremony on 14th of April at 18.30 p.m. at the IBF premises
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 30th of January from 08.00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 27th of March from 08.00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m
- Dhamma Sermon and Q & A Session based on the Four Noble Truth in English on 24th of April from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m * YouTube Link
- Vesak Day Sil Program on Saturday 14th of May at Centre de quartier de l’Ethang
- Vesak Celebration on Sunday 15th of May at Centre de quartier de l’Ethang
- 22nd Anniversary of the Declaration of the International Day of Vesak by the UN on 17th of May, virtual celebration via Zoom * YouTube Link
- Poson Day Sil Program on Sunday 12th of June in Lancy
- Dhamma Sermon and Q & A Session based on the Four Noble Truth in English on 26th of June from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
- Vassana Aradhana Ceremony on Sunday 3rd of July at 6:30 p.m at the IBF premises and online via Zoom.
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 31st of July from 08.00 a.m. to 16:00 p.m (cancelled)
- Dhamma Sermon and Q & A Session based on the Four Noble Truth in English on 28th of August from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m
- Sri Lankan Festival and Fair on Saturday 24th of September 2022
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 25th of September from 08.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Katina Ceremony on 6th of November
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 27th of November from 08.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m (cancelled)
- Pehewas Samadanaya (Full day retreat at the IBF Premises) on 11th of December from 08.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
- Dhamma Sermon and Q & A Session based on the Four Noble Truth in English on 18th of December from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m