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.
- BUDDHA -
(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 Programmes - 2025
Regular Programmes
- Saturday morning Online Meditation from 9.30 to 10.15 am * Join via Zoom
- Sunday morning Meditation from 9.00 to 10.00 a.m. at IBF premises.
- Sunday Dhamma School & Sinhala class for children from 2.30 to 5.00 p.m. * Join via Zoom
- Sunday Online Dhamma Discussion from 6.30 to 7.30 p.m * Join via Zoom
- Monday to Friday Dhamma Discussion from 7.00 p.m to 7.45 p.m at IBF premises
- Wednesday morning Meditation from 10.00 to 11.00 a.m. at IBF premises
- 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 at 7.00 a.m, 11.30 a.m & 6.30 p.m. at IBF premises
*Click the Zoom link to join
Upcoming Special Programmes 2025
- Katina Celebration on Sunday 19th October
- Sil Programme on Sunday 9th November
- Sil Programme on Sunday 7th December
- Year End Online Gratitude Ceremony on Wednesday 31st December
Additional activities may be published to the program during the upcoming months.
Concluded Special Programmes 2025
- New year Blessings Ceremony on 1st of January at the IBF premises.
- Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Sunday, 23rd March
- Bak Poya Day 2025 Programme, on Saturday 12th April
- Vesak Day Celebration, on Sunday 11th May
- International Day of Vesak at the United Nations, on Wednesday 14th May
- Sil programme on Poson Poya, on Sunday 15th June
- Vassana Aradhana Ceremony on Sunday 6th July
-
First Year Remembrance of the Most Venerable Walpola Kalyanatissa Thero, on 13th of July
- Special Dhamma and Meditation Programme during the Rains Retreat Period on July 26th and 27th , led by Most Venerable Mandawala Pannyawansa Thero
-
Nikini Poya Programme on Sunday, 17th August
- Sil Programme on Sunday, 7th September
- Special online Dhamma Sermon During Rainy Retreat period, on Sunday 7th of September, Conducted by : Ven. Kalubowila Amrhagaveshi Thero
- Special Programme during the Rain Retreat season on 4th of October 2025