The Alabama Buddhist Vihara cordially invites you and your family to the Vas Aradhana (Rains Retreat Invitation) ceremony on Monday, July 10th from 6:00 pm at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara premises (1217 Xavier Street, Birmingham, AL).
Vas Aradhana (Rains Retreat Invitation) was started during the time of the Blessed One. Full ordained monastics all over the world continue, up till the moment to observe this Rains Retreat for three months – from the full moon day in July to the full moon day in October. During this period, they dedicate their time to spiritual activities such as practicing meditation and studying Dhamma thoroughly. This gives an opportunity for the lay community to take care of the monastics by offering them food, drinks, medicine, etc. and also to participate in spiritual activities more often.
