
One Day Retreats
Sundays Closest to Full Moon
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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
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Out of consideration to those practising meditation all day, please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on Full Moon Retreat Days.
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The ceremony at 9.00 am includes options for taking either 8 or 5 precepts.
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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
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13th July 2025
Āsāḷhā Puja
Dhammacakkappavattana First Discourse
Entry to Rains Retreat
Dhamma Day -
10th August
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07th September
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05th October
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09th November - Robe Offering Ceremony (no One Day Retreat Program)
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07th December
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04th January 2026 - One Day Retreat with Ajahn Cattamalo, Abbot of Muttodaya monastery, Germany
"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