*Full day programme from 10:30am till 8:00pm

 

*Formal Vesākha Ceremony begins at 5:00pm – 8:00pm

 

Vesākha Pūjā (Vesak) is the most important Buddhist holy day of the year commemorating the Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of the Perfectly Self-Awakened Buddha.

 

On this full moon day, you are invited to gather in chanting the praises of the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha 108 times through the day (“Itipiso …”). This will be done in three sessions.

 

The formal ceremony will begin at 5:00pm and consists of Evening Chanting, Dhamma talk, Candle Procession, and one session of chanting the virtues of the Buddha, Dhamma, Sangha.

 

* As the weather is cold and much of the programme is outside, please bring warm clothing.

 

* Guests who wish to stay overnight and continue practice may ask permission from bodhisaddha@gmail.com a minimum 2 days beforehand. Spaces are limited.

 

FULL PROGRAMME กำหนดการ (MAY JOIN ANY SESSION)

 

10:30am Alms Round & Dana Meal Offering

(พระบิณฑบาตในวัด และถวายภัตตาหาร)
11:00am Monks give Blessings & Shared Lunch
12:30pm Chant Itipiso x 36 (สวด อิติปิโส x 36)

3:00pm Chant Itipiso x 36 (สวด อิติปิโส x 36)

5:00pm Vesākha Pūjā Ceremony: Evening Chanting, Dhamma Talk, Candle Procession, & Chant Itipiso x 36

(พิธีวันวิสาขบูชา-เวียนเทียน-อิติปิโส x 36)

8:00pm Ceremony finishes

 

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