Established in 1996, the Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara Canberra is situated in a quiet street about 20 kms south of Canberra City, in the Capital of Australia. Currently, It is served by three resident Bhanthes. The Temple serves the needs of the Sri Lankan Buddhist community in major and also all other Buddhist communities [i]living in Canberra and the surrounding area. The Bhanthes also participate in religious activities in other states in Australia. Dhamma School and the Language school are important community services offered by the temple. Daily gilanpasa pooja, weekly meditation program, and monthly atasil program are some of the many religious activities conducted at the temple.