Nikini Poya Program will be observed on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program.
Morning Program
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7:30 | – | 8:30 | a.m. | Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana |
8:30 | – | 8:45 | a.m. | Tea & coffee break |
8:45 | – | 10:00 | a.m. | Vipassana Meditation |
10:00 | – | 11:00 | a.m. | Sathipattana Meditation |
11:00 | – | 11:15 | a.m. | Buddha Pooja (Must start @ 11.00) |
11:30 | – | 12:00 | nn | Dana offering to the Bhanthe and those who observe eight precepts |
12:00 | – | 1:00 | p.m. | Luncheon |
Afternoon Program | ||||
1:00 | – | 2:30 | p.m. | Sutra Discussion |
2:30 | – | 2:45 | p.m. | Tea & coffee break |
2.45 | – | 5:00 | p.m. | Dhamma talk |
5:30 | p.m. | Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja | ||
Attainment of Arahatship by the Buddha’s chief attendant, Ananda Maha Thera, commencement of the first Dhamma Sangayana, convocation to settle the Buddhist canon and “Pasu Vas” or the commencement of the “Vas” period by those who had not started the period of sojourn on the Esala full moon day are some of them. For Sri Lankans, this day is furthermore significant because of the world famous Kandy Esala Perahera which normally ends on this day.
May you be well and happy!
with Metta
Bhante Dhammaloka.
Theruvan Saranay!!!
