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
05-07-2024 Esala Full Moon Day
Annual Invitation Ceremony for Vassana Three Months Spiritual Rains Retreat
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This year Vassana (Rains Retreat) Season will be from 05th July 2025 till 25th October 2025. You can sponsor a week during this three months holy period in order to share the noble merits and blessings of this sacred period. We will be hosting Special Blessings Pooja and protection chanting on every Saturday. You can sponsor any of these Saturday poojas....
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07-06-2025 Poson Full Moon Celebration
Special Meditation Retreat & POSON (June) Full Moon Day Programme
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A Special Meditation Retreat & Blessings Pooja will be held on Saturday 07th June 2025 at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Meditation & Cultural Centre to mark the Poson Full Moon Day. Programme starts at 8.30AM and Finish By 6PM with Observing Sil, Meditation, Dhamma Talks, Discussions, Buddha Vandana, Bodhi Pooja, Children Programme and Blessings Protection Chanting. All are welcome to join....
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30-04-2025 UK Parliament Dr Ambedkar Day
A Seminar to Commemorate the 134th Birth Anniversary of Babasaheb Dr Ambedkar
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Bhante Samitha attended a Seminar on Dr Ambedkar and his Relevance in Modern times at the British Parliament (House of Common London), House of Lords to commemorate the 134th Birth Anniversary of Babasahed Dr Ambedkar on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Chaired By: Lord Harries of Pentregarth, Co-Chair All Parliamentary Group for Dalits Federation of Ambedkarite and Buddhist Organisations UK...
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06-05-2025 UK Parliament Vesak
Venerable Bhante Samitha Akurala delivers a talk on Mudita (Altruistic Joy) in Buddhism
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UK Parliament celebrated Worlds' Buddha Day (Vesak) 2025 at House of Lords (House of Common London). It was sponsored By Bob Blackman CBE MP and Organized By Mrs Ajantha Tennakoon, Chair of Conservative Women's Organisation London Region....
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10-05-2025 Buddha Day Celebration
Vesak Full Moon Saturday 10th May 2025 Buddha Day Celebration
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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
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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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