Help for Recovery and Maintanance of Brazil Theravada Temple // Pedido de apoio à Comunidade Budista Internacional para a recuperação e manutenção do templo de Santa Teresa ( Sociedade Buditsa do Brasil - SBB ). Saiba mais - www.sbb.dharmanet.com.br

1. 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

2. Brazilian Buddhist Society – 40 years

5. Site & Surroundings © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society

7. Site & Surroundings German Magazine: articles about new Hotels in Santa Teresa in many european publications .

8. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society More than 40 years of dedication for Dhamma ... Bikkhu Dammanando: First brazilian ordained Bikkhu Anuruddha: building the Brazil Buddhist Society in Rio

9. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society 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

10. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society Sowing pure seeds for pure fruits … Ven. Vipassi: lay peoples taking the 5 Preceipts in Wesak Dana: cooking and serving together

11. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society Wesak Celebrations: every year

12. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil Tripitaka: a jewel offered by from H.M. King of Thailand Courses, sutta studies, retreats, yoga and social and cultural activities

13. BBS & Theravada Buddhism in Brazil Bhante Rahula (US)

17. Urgent Repairs & Risk: intense rains and landslides in April/2010 destroyed part of the property BEFORE landslide landslide BEFORE AFTER AFTER

19. Invitation © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society 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.

20. We need your help © 2007 - Brazil Buddhist Society In the memory of Most Venerable Bhante Puhulwelle Vipassi Nayaka Thero. May all beings be happy!

21. We need your help Site www.sbb.dharmanet.com.br Email [email_address] 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

22. 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 Set/2008