Welcome to The Buddhist Academy

The Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy is an International Cultural Community Centre for Education, Meditation, Psychotherapy and Counselling Situated at 69, Pix Road Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 1PZ UK (Etablished in 2004.)

 

Visit Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre

The Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Academy is a delightful International Cultural Community Centre for Education, Meditation, Psychotherapy and Counselling. It is situated in Letchworth Garden City, in Hertfordshire in United Kingdom. The Centre was established in 2004. Ven Akurala Samitha is the founder and the head of the centre.

Centre is open from 6AM till 9PM Seven Days of the Week.

Address: 69, Pix Road, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1PZ

Telephone: 01462 641 688 Mobile: 07983 466 105 Email: buddhistacademy@gmail.com

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Venerable Akurala Samitha

Venerable Akuala Samitha (B.A. (Hons in Eastern & Western Philosopy) M.A. (Buddhist Psychotherapy); DET BTEC Level 5 (Diploma in Education & Training); Diplomas in Psychotherapy, Stress Management & Counselling; Mindfulness: Neuroscience and Applications (Institute of Psychiatry King's College London) - Meditation Teacher (25 years))

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DHAMMA TV

Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Cultural Community Media Unit presents Live Buddhist TV to share the Universal Compassionate Message of the Fully Awakened Blessed One Gauthama Buddha. May all be well, secure & happy!

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Child Sponsorship

Please help us to help a needy child in Sri Lanka. By making a monthly standing order, you can sponsor a needy child, to ensure they receive proper education and other necessities such as food, shelter, clothing and medical treatment. Or whatever contribution, big or small, is greatly appreciated towards this noble course.

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Buddhist & Secular Psychotherapy; Counselling & Stress Management

All Sessions are secular and non-religious. No obligation to any faith. Over come Tension, Worries, Stress, Depression, Fear, Anxiety and Gain Self-Confidence. Anger management. Difficulties in Relationships. Family Matters. Over come addictions and Behaviour Patterns (habits). Character Disorders. Transform yourself for good! Create New You! With our outstanding services, Counselling, Psychotherapy, Stress Management or Mindfulness Therapy

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Centre Calendar & Bhante Samitha Appointments

Centre Diary updates regular activities, Meditation courses, retreats, functions, ceremonies, Bhante Samitha appointments for Psychotherapy Counselling Stress Management & One to One Therapy Sessions, Workshops, Buddhism courses, Dhamma classes, Children Meditation Programmes, Annual ceremonies, etc...

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News & Events

10-05-2025 Buddha Day Celebration
Vesak Full Moon Saturday 10th May 2025 Buddha Day Celebration ...

Special Programme to Celebrate Vesak Buddha Day on Full Moon Sunday 10th May 2025 from 8AM till 7PM with Sil (Observing High Precepts) Programme, Dhamma Talk on Noble Search (Ariyaparyeshana Sutta), Meditation, & Blessings Pooja on Atavisi Lord Buddhas. All are welcome to practice Dhamma on this Highest Blessed Day....

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21-04-2025 His Holiness Pope Francis
Merits Blessings Transfer to Pope Francis at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya & Lister Hospital ...

Our Deepest Sympathies to all our dear brothers and sisters of Catholic Community on the great loss of His Holiness Pope Francis. May He Rest In Peace! May He Attain Supreme Bliss of Nibbana (Eternal Peace)! A Special Buddhist Service was held on 24th April at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya. Bhante Samitha Akurala and Padma Wijeratna attended a Service of Prayer and Thankgiving at Lister Hospital Chapel on Friday 25th April....

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20-04-2025 SRI LANKAN NEW YEAR
A Happy & Prosperous Sinhala & Hindu Sri Lankan New Year to All ...

All are cordially welcome to attend Sri Lankan New Year Blessings on Sunday 20th April 2025 From 9.30AM till 7.30 PM. May there be healing and Protection with the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem.. Arogya parama labha - santutthi paramam dhanan - vissasa parama nathi - Nibbanan paramam sukhan (Dhammapada verse 204) “Health is the ultimate profit, happiness is the ultimate wealth, a trusted friend is the best relative, Nibbana is the ultimate bliss”...

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29-03-2025 Earthquake Appeal
Please Help the Local people who are seriously affected from the Earthquake ...

By 28th March BBC Reports more than 2000 people have diead and more than 3900 have been injured in Myanmar (Burma) and 19 people lost their lives in Thailand. These figures are expected to rise. 7.7 magnitude tremor hits badly to lots of temples and people. We are helping the local community through local monks and temples. We request you to help as much as you can....

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29-03-2025 Madin Poya Birthday Blessings
Special Bodhi Pooja Blessings on Bhante Samitha's Birthday and Madin Poya ...

A Special Bodhi Poojava and Dhamma Dana (Sharing Teachings) programme will be held on Saturday 29th March at 6PM at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya to mark the Madin (March) Full Moon Poya Day and Birthday of Venerable Akurala Samitha (Bhante Samitha). All are welcome to join....

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25-01-2025 Special Bodhi Poojava Blessings
All are Invited to a Special Blessings Bodhi Poojava and Seth Pirith Blessings Chanting ...

We have a special Bodhi Poojava and Seth Pirith (Blessings Chanting) on Saturday 25th January 2025 at 6PM at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya mark the Duruthu Full Moon Poya day. All are welcome to attend and share blessings. This pinkama is organized by All at temple and Dhamma School to Wish Padma Wijerantne A Very Happy Birthday on her Birthday. Blessings....

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