VISION & MISSION

Vision

• Oxford Buddha Vihara in South Korea, as an open meditation centre, envisions a peaceful and harmonious society grounded in wisdom, ethical conduct, and mindful living. Through its teachings and community programs, the centre seeks to empower individuals and communities to cultivate insight, compassion, and sustainable well-being.

Mission

• Provide mindfulness meditation programs, supporting local residents and the wider community in developing a deeper understanding and practice of meditation.
• Support mental well-being, guiding individuals experiencing psychological or emotional challenges to cultivate peace, resilience, and balance in daily life.
• Offer a sanctuary for meditation and personal transformation, providing structured practices that foster introspective insight, mental clarity, and emotional stability.
• Promote moral and ethical development, community cohesion, and humanitarian engagement, creating an environment conducive to principled living and social responsibility.
• Preserve and transmit the authentic Theravāda tradition, ensuring the continuity, integrity, and contextual understanding of its canonical teachings.
• Bridge Buddhist cultural wisdom with contemporary global society, facilitating the practical application of Dhamma principles in modern, multicultural contexts.
• Enhance understanding of the mind through systematic meditation practice, supporting experiential insight, psychological balance, and holistic personal growth.

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