Binara Poya program at the Alabama Buddhist vihara (September)
Sil Observance Day at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara is Sunday, the 30th of September 2018, to mark Binara Poya Full Moon day which falls on the 23rd of September.
Sil Program gives an opportunity to practice virtues and spend the day in physical and mental rest. Devotees will also listen and discuss Buddha's teachings throughout the day. Please make use of this opportunity to develop spirituality.
Commemorates The Buddha’s visit to heaven to preach to his mother and celestial multitude. Also the commencing of the Bhikkhuni (nun’s) Order. Pajapati Gotami approached The Buddha and implored him to establish the Bhikkhuni Order.
The Buddha consented to the establishment of Bhikkuni Order (Admission of Nuns to the Buddhist Order) on a Binara Poya Fullmoon Day on the initiative of the Maha PrajapatiGotami.
