SOS Sociedade Budista do Brasil out2010

Sociedade Budista do

Brasil ~ SBB ~

Projeto Rio BuddhaVihara"And the Blessed One said to the Bhikkhus: 'I am delivered, O

Bhikkhus, from all fetters, human and divine. You, O Bhikkhus, are also delivered from all fetters, human and divine. Go ye

now, O Bhikkhus, and wander, for the gain of the many, for the welfare of the many, out of compassion for the world, for the

good, for the gain, and for the welfare of gods and men."

Mahavagga 1.11

Sowing Dhamma seeds in South America

Brazilian Buddhist Society – 40 years

© 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society

Who we are

• Brazil Buddhist Society is one of the five institutions in Brazil officially established with the objective of bringing Theravada Buddhism to the knowledge of the Brazilian and South American public (Casa de Dharma - SP, Vipassana - DF and Nalanda - BH).

• It has been playing a crucial role for the 40 years of its existence, serving as a reference of study and practice of Theravada Buddhism in Brazil/ South America.

• Throughout its history our Society has hosted Respectful Venerable members of Sinhalese and Thai Forest Tradition Bhikkhu Sangha.

• Our gates are open, in the city of Rio de Janeiro, for an ever-renewing audience, who attend Pujas and Ceremonies, Dhamma Courses and Retreats, and Study Groups and community social work for free.

Casa de Dharma SP: partnership in

BrazilDhamma Network

Ajahn Sumeddho and Bhante Gunaratana: inspirations


Site & Surroundings

• Our lands are placed in the surroundings of the world’s largest urban forest in Santa Teresa neighborhood, 20 minutes from downtown.

• We are situated in middle of the second largest city of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, with a over 11 million people population

Rio de Janeiro


Site & Surroundings

Site & Surroundings

Santa Teresa: history, culture and entertainment • corcovado and scenic views• biking and walking treks• 100 years trolley• traditional restaurants and night life• new fancy and charming hotels• old rio carnival parade• art and music. The best choice for backpackers and sofisticated turists.

Santa Teresa: history, culture and entertainment • corcovado and scenic views• biking and walking treks• 100 years trolley• traditional restaurants and night life• new fancy and charming hotels• old rio carnival parade• art and music. The best choice for backpackers and sofisticated turists.

Site & Surroundings

German Magazine: articles about new Hotels in Santa Teresa in many european publications.

German Magazine: articles about new Hotels in Santa Teresa in many european publications.


BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil

More than 40 years of dedication for Dhamma ...

Bikkhu Dammanando: First brazilian ordained

Bikkhu Anuruddha: building the Brazil Buddhist Society in Rio



1974 1975 1986 2006/2007. Prof. Kaled A. Assrauy is the first Brazilian fully ordained as a theravada Buddhist monk, under the name of Bhikkhu B. Dhammanando in Thailand. He later disrobes and becomes one of the professors to minister Dhamma courses and retreats at BBS.

. Ven. Shanti Bhadra Thero arrives from Sri Lanka to assuming the spiritual guidance of BBS for the period until 1979.

. Ven. P. Vipassi Nayaka Thero arrives from London Buddhist Vihara with the mission of being the chief-bhikkhu for the whole Brazil and South America. He then fulfills his duty until late 2006.

. Visit of Theravada Venerables from US, Portugal, Thailand, Africa and UK (once or twice a year). The Rio Buddhavihara Project is conceived and internationally launched: creation and maintenance of a lasting and enduring home for the Theravada Bhikkhu Sangha in Brazil and South America.

1955 1967 1968 1969. Members of the Theosophist Society idealize BBS out of their intention of bringing the Teachings of Lord Buddha to Brazil.

. BBS is officially founded for developing the study of Buddhism as a philosophy, religion and science.

. H. M. King Bhumipol Adulyadej offers BBS a complete printed version of the Pali Tipitaka. Acquisition of the lands where BBS is now established, under spiritual guidance of Bhikkhu T. Anurudha.

. Prof. Kaled Assrauy is the first Brazilian to be ordained as a samanera in Sri Lanka



Sowing pure seeds for pure fruits …

Ven. Vipassi: lay peoples taking the 5 Preceipts in Wesak

Dana: cooking and serving together



Wesak Celebrations: every year


Tripitaka: a jewel offered by from H.M. King of Thailand

Courses, sutta studies, retreats, yoga and social and cultural activities


Bhante Rahula (US)


Buddhism in Brazil

• Although our country has predominantly Christian population, the interest on Buddhism has been growing as films, books, documentaries and more cientists discover the benefits of meditation.

• It is important to make the Theravada Teachings more accessible in portuguese.

• According to statistics, Buddhists are 0.13% of the 188 million Brazilian population. From these 244.000 Buddhists in Brazil, 66% are not from Asian origins and naturally found in the Teachings of Buddha a welcoming Path to Happiness (2007).

• Out of the 210 organized Buddhist groups in Brazil, only 5 were related to Theravada Buddhism Teachings and Practices (one of those, from S.N Goenka tradition, has a big centre and organizes monthly 10 day retreats for 25/30 people).


Why Rio Buddhavihara Project?

• As Theravada Buddhism is not yet fully established anywhere throughout the entire continent of South America.

• Rio Buddhavihara is, at present, sole long term project assuring the presence of the Theravada School of Buddhism and its Teachings in Brazil and South America as a whole: a major initiative to secure a firm and lasting spiritual home for the Theravada Sangha.

• By supporting a community of resident monks we can stimulate the transmission of the Lord Buddha’s Teachings as taught by this tradition for lay people and for future brazilian monks that may be ordained and trainned.

• Wish to intensify social work in poor communities nearby 1. Education and Ethics – (english class, Sunday school)2. Emotional Balance (for community and visiting schools)3. Peace Culture and Conflict Resolution 4. Buddhist Culture (books, films and discussion, art and spiritual

music, photography workshop for comunnity)

Specific Objectives

• MONASTERY - To establish a permanent home for venerable members of the Theravada Bhikkhu-Sangha as a forest meditation centre, on the mountainous forested regions of Southern Brazil.

• DHAMMA MATERIAL AND CULTURE – To publish books, texts, translations, podcasts, videos in portuguese and organize more cultural and social activities: preserve Buddhist culture and Brazil/South American Theravada Buddhist Community. Became a Touristical scenic point in tours in Rio.

• SOS REPAIRS SINCE APRIL - To carry out URGENTLY needed renovations of buildings situated on the site of the present centre.

Dream & Aspiration: a Buddha statue or Stupa in Santa Teresa Mountain and a simple typical thai main building and kutis

Midia Dharma website with books, videos and podcasts

BEFORE

Urgent Repairs & Risk: intense rains and landslides in April/2010 destroyed part of the property

landslide

landslide

BEFOREAFTER

AFTER


Helping the recovery and maintanance

• DANA DHAMMAWe rely entirely on the generosity of to assure the preserving for posterity of the Theravada Buddhist Temple maintained by Brazilian Buddhist Society in Rio de Janeiro/Brazil.

You can help:- Becoming a Donator and offering your dana when possible - Becoming a monthly, semester or annual Associated and voting in the Annual

Meeting - Organizing fund raising campaings – dinner with buddhist familes, bussinessman

or institutions, music show, play, fairs, seminars etc.- Becaming a Dhamma teacher - Promoting the visit of international Venerables and Dhamma teachers to BBS - Becoming a volunteer – donating your time and habilities, once a week or a month

• It is an auspicious oportunity for the International Buddhist Community to save this very valuable flame of Dhamma from dying out.

• This inniciative is one of the pilars for the establishment of the Theravada Buddhism in Brazil and South America.

• The total cost of repairs is 400.000 US$. Maintanance: 1.000 US$/ month


Invitation

STRIVING TO KEEP THE WORK

If you are interested in financially or organizationally supporting, taking part or assisting in the development of Rio Buddhavihara Project, you are invited to do so and welcome to contact us.


In the memory of Most Venerable Bhante Puhulwelle Vipassi Nayaka Thero.

May all beings be happy!

We need your help

We need your help

Site www.sbb.dharmanet.com.br

Email [email protected]

Phone 55 21 8648 0198 / 55 21 2205 4102 / 55 21 2245 4331

Adress

Sociedade Budista do Brasil Estrada Dom Joaquim Mamede, 45, Santa Teresa – Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

In Gratitude for your generosity

President: Fabiana Gaspar Gomes 1ª Secretary: Guilherme Cordeiro

2ª Secretary: Katia Leite

1º Treasurer: Gustavo Monteiro

2º Treasurer : João Paulo Rafael

Director of Comunication Activies: Carla Schiavetto

Director of Cultural and Social Activities: Lica Maciel

Finances Concil: Khaled Amer Asrauy, Attila Robert e Arlindo Bezerra

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