Vihāra generally refers to a Buddhist temple or Buddhist monastery for Buddhist renunciates, mostly in the Indian subcontinent.

Vihara, early type of Buddhist monastery consisting of an open court surrounded by open cells accessible through an entrance porch. The viharas in India were originally constructed to shelter the …

Jun 9, 2025 · Vihāra (विहार) refers to a “temple”, and in a broader sense represents “devotional place” or “residence of God”. It is one of commonly used names for a temple, as found in Vāstuśāstra …

What is a Vihara in Buddhism? Viharas are Buddhist monasteries that act as homes and meditation centers for monks. They are essential for practicing and spreading Buddhist teachings. These places …

Buddhist Vihara or monastery is an important form of institution associated with Buddhism. It may be defined as a residence for monks, a center for religious work and meditation and a centre of Buddhist …

Mar 13, 2019 · Vihara is Sanskrit or Pali for (Buddhist) monastery. It originally meant “dwelling” or “refuge”, such as those used by wandering monks during the rainy season.

Vihara (noun): A vihara traditionally refers to a monastery or a retreat in Buddhist and Jain traditions, serving as a place of residence and spiritual practice for monks and ascetics. The term “vihara” …

The meaning of VIHARA is a Buddhist monastery or temple.

vihāra [精舎] ( , Pali; shōja): A Buddhist monastery. The well-known monasteries in Shakyamuni Buddha’s time were Jetavana-vihāra, or Jetavana Monastery, located in Shrāvastī, the capital of the …

Mar 27, 2019 · The most significant part of a vihara is the shrine room, which is used for worship. Inside the shrine room, monks practice spiritual rituals to honor Buddha, and can give offerings such as …