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One Day Retreats
Sundays Closest to Full Moon
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"When, o monks, the Uposatha observance is complete in 8 factors, it is of great fruit and great benefit, luminous and pervasive."

The Buddha in Anguttara Nikaya 8:41

 

 

08:30 am

Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation
 

09:00 am

Morning Chanting

Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem,

Observance of 8 or 5 precepts

Short Meditation
 

10:00 am

Preparation of food for Almsoffering
 

10:30 am

Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal
 

11:50 am

Dhamma Talk/Discussion
 

01.00 pm

Break / Walking Meditation

01:30 pm

Sutta Recitation in Pali and Quiet Meditation

02:30 pm

Break / Walking Meditation


03:00 pm

Evening Chanting

Guided/Silent Meditation

Short Walking Meditation

Dhamma Reflection

 

05.00 pm

End of Program

  • Out of consideration to those practising meditation all day, please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on Full Moon Retreat Days.

  • The ceremony at 9.00 am includes options for taking either 8 or 5 precepts.

  • It is possible to attend only parts of the program, but please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions

   FUTURE DATES FOR FULL MOON PROGRAM​​  ​​​​​ 

 

  • 27th August

  • 24th September

  • 29th October - Pavāranā - End of Vassa

  • 19th November - Robe Offering Ceremony (no full moon program in November)

  • 24th December

  • 21st January 2024

  • 25th February - Māgha Puja

  • 24th March

  • 21st April

  • 19th May - Vesak

  • 23rd June - Poson Poya

  • 21st July - Āsāḷhā - Entry to Rains Retreat 2024

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