Leeds Dhamma School and Sinhala Learning
Leeds Dhamma School was inaugurated on 14th Sep 2013 (Formerly Yorkshire Dhamma School) under the guidance of Venerable Pidiwille Piyatissa Maha Thero, Head Monk of Leeds Buddhist Vihara. Currently there are more than 50 children of different age groups attending the Dhamma school. Children are divided in to classes based on their age where they are taught from basic principles of Buddhism and Buddhist practices to the more advanced concepts of Buddhist philosophy.
Children attending the Dhamma School, take an active part in the religious and cultural events organised by Leeds Buddhist Vihara. This enables them to develop their knowledge and understanding of Buddhism and its customs, Sri Lankan culture and traditions.
Classes are held on every 2nd Saturday of month at the Moor Allerton Sports and Social Centre, Stonegate Rd, Leeds LS17 6EL.
Leeds Dhamma School is funded by parents.
Dhamma School Schedule – 2026
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 12 September 2026 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 10 October 2026 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 31 October 2026 | 8.00am – 4.00pm (Kathina Ceremony @ Leeds Trinity University) |
| 14 November 2026 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 05 December 2026 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Dancing Practices) |
Dhamma School Schedule – 2027
| Date | Time |
|---|---|
| 09 January 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Dancing Practices) |
| 23 January 2027 | 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Dancing Practice Only) |
| 13 February 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Dancing Practices) |
| 27 February 2027 | 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Dancing Practice Only) |
| 13 March 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Dancing Practices) |
| 27 March 2027 | 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Dancing Practice Only) |
| 10 April 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dress Rehearsals) |
| 17 April 2027 | 8.00am – 6.00pm (Leeds New Year Celebrations @ Woodhouse Grove School) |
| 24 April 2027 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 08 May 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 29 May 2027 | 8.30am – 4.00pm (Vesak Celebrations @ Leeds Trinity University) |
| 12 June 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Bathi Gee Practice) |
| 26 June 2027 | 2.00pm – 6.00pm (Poson Celebrations @ Moor Allerton Sports and Social Centre) |
| 10 July 2027 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| August 2027 | Holiday – No Dhamma School |
| 11 September 2027 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 09 October 2027 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 30 October 2027 | 8.00am – 4.00pm (Kathina Ceremony @ Leeds Trinity University) |
| 13 November 2027 | 2.00pm – 5.00pm (Dhamma School) |
| 04 December 2027 | 2.00pm – 7.00pm (Dhamma School and Dancing Practices) |