Nalanda, though a University, was originally a Buddhist vihara or monastery. According to UNESCO, the archaeological site of ...

Today, the statue in the New Jersey Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center has become a hub for interfaith efforts and a spiritual home for practicing Buddhists, Hindus and Christians, reflecting ...

Kathina is an important celebration in the Buddhist calendar ... like this on special occasions as a sign of purity. The vihara is our name for a monastery, a place where monks live.