"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
