ĀSĀLHA FULL MOON PROGRAM & ENTRY TO RAINS RETREAT
SUNDAY 09 JULY AT DHAMMAGIRI 08.30 am Arrival of Participants for Precept Ceremony 09.00 am Taking of Triple Refuge & 8 Precepts/5 Precepts and Guided Meditation 10.00 am Arrival of Participants for Almsoffering Preparing for Almsoffering 10.30 am Almsoffering, Anumodana & Shared Meal 11.45 am Dhammatalk on 'Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta', the Buddha's first formal discourse. 01.00 am Break/Walking Meditation 01.30 pm Chanting/Silent Meditation 02.30 pm Break/Walking Meditation 03.00 pm Chanting, Guided Meditation & Dhamma-discussion on Four Noble Truths 05.00 pm End of Program NB: It is possible to participate only for parts of the program, but please arrive at least 15 min before the session starts. Please note: The ceremony at 9.00am is not only for those observing 8 precepts as it includes both 8 and 5 precepts and one can join or leave at any time in the program. Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions. Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day. |