The Windsor Buddhist Vihara is a Canadian nonprofit organization and Buddhist temple located in Windsor, Ontario, established as a charitable religious group under the registration number 829765775RR0001. Founded in 2003, it serves as a spiritual sanctuary and community center focused on the teachings and practices of Theravada Buddhism. The Vihara aims to provide tools and processes to help individuals maintain or regain mental equilibrium and inner harmony in their daily lives.

The Windsor Buddhist Vihara offers a range of religious and educational programs that cater to both the local and wider community. Regular activities include weekly English meditation classes, monthly English Sutta study sessions, and Sinhala pooja, meditation, pirith chanting, and dhamma discussions held online. The temple also hosts monthly full moon day programs and provides a Dhamma school for children once per month via online platforms.

Annual and seasonal events mark the Vihara’s calendar, reflecting important Buddhist and cultural occasions such as the New Year blessings ceremony on January 1st, the Sri Lankan New Year celebration in April, Vesak celebrations in May, and the Katina celebration in October or November. The Vihara organizes a Rains Retreat from July through September, with Dhamma programs every weekend during this period. Additionally, it provides funeral services, blessings, and Dana offerings ceremonies on an on-call basis.

The temple operates under the guidance of Bhante Rahula and functions as a center welcoming all communities in the region seeking mental relaxation and spiritual growth. Through its various programs and ceremonies, the Windsor Buddhist Vihara emphasizes the inner peace and mindfulness promoted by Buddhist teachings.

This organization stands as a serene spiritual resource in Windsor, fostering a supportive environment for meditation, study, and cultural connection aligned with Theravada Buddhist traditions.