Full Moon Practice Day

"When, o monks, the Uposatha observance is complete in 8 factors, it is of great fruit and great benefit, luminous and pervasive."

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The Buddha in Anguttara Nikaya 8:41

08:30 - 9:00 am......Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation
09:00 - 10:00 am....Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem,

                                 Observance of 8 or 5 precepts & Guided Meditation
10:00 - 10:30am.......Preparation of food for Almsoffering
10:30 - 11:45 am........Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal
11:45 - 1:00 pm..........Dhamma Discussion 
01:30 - 2:30 pm........Chanting and/or Guided Meditation when the monk

                                  is available. If not, anyone is welcome to do personal

                                  meditation in the Dhammahall until the next session.
03:00 - 5:00 pm.......Guided Meditation & Dhammatalk
                           
The ceremony at 9.00am is not just for those observing 8 precepts as it

includes the option of taking only 5 precepts. You can join or leave the

program after each session. Please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15

mins before start of sessions.

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Please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on this day.
 

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

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• 12 June (Poson)

• 10 July (Asajha/Entry Rains Retreat)

•  14 August

•  11 September •

•  9 October (Pavarana/End Rains Retreat)

•  23 October (Robe Offering Ceremony TBC)

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