Vesak day celebrations will be held on Sunday, 27th May at Dhammaloka Buddhist Centre. All are welcome.
PROGRAMME FOR VESAK DAY – Sunday, 27 May 2018
Please help us reduce the Parking problem by sharing transport
9.30am – 10.00am Start the day with the taking of 5 or 8 Precepts (Dhamma Hall) &
Short Dhamma Talk and Guided Meditation
10.00am – 10.30am Taking 5 Precepts, Chanting, Blessing by Sangha In the Community Hall
10.30am – 11.00am Offering of Dana (Gather in front of the Dhamma Hall)
11.00am – 1.00 pm Sharing of the mid day meal and Rest time
1.00pm – 2.30pm Unguided meditation/ Volunteering for evening preparation
2.30pm – 3.00pm Presentation by Fo Guang Shan Temple (Dhamma Hall)
3.00pm – 4.30pm Dhamma Discussion with Ajahn Brahm and Ven. Hasapanna
4.30pm – 5.00pm New Buddhists taking Five Precepts & Welcoming New Buddhists followed by a reception
(Reception is only for New Buddhists)
5.00pm – 6.00pm Tea and Free time for intermingling with fellow Buddhists
6.00pm – 6.30pm Offering of Flowers and requisites & Chanting
6.30pm – 7.30pm Circumambulation ( Subject to weather. If raining, it will be in the Dhamma Hall)
7.30pm – 8.00pm Clean up and Closure