One Day Full Moon Retreat | Āsāḷhā Pujā | Sun 26 July 2026 | 8.30 am to 5.00 pm at Dhammagiri
- Dhammagiri
- Jun 28
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Āsālhā Pujā is the day to commemorate the first teaching of the Buddha, the discourse on 'Setting in Motion the Dhamma-Wheel'. Additionally it also marks the beginngin of the rains retreat period of the monks ("Vassa").
This is not only an excellent opportunity to observe precepts, meditate, and learn about the 4 Noble Truths, but also the traditional occasion for the laity to send the monks off into their well earned retreat, and to affirm their support to the Sangha for the period of the Rains Retreat
As always, the program will include morning & evening chanting, Triple Refuge Ceremony with five or eight precepts, dāna food offering, Dhamma talk and discussion, and walking & sitting meditation.
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Āsāḷhā One Day Full Moon Retreat - 26 July 2026
Entry to Rains Retreat
The Buddha's First Discourse: 'Setting in Motion the Dhamma-Wheel'
08:30 am
Arrival of participants at Dhammahall
Silent Meditation
09:00 am
Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem
Observance of 8 or 5 precepts
Guided Meditation
10:00 am
Preparation of food for Almsoffering
10:30 am
Almsoffering
Anumodanā & Blessing
Shared Meal
11:50 am
Dhamma-Talk, Q&A
01.00 pm Break / Walking Meditation
01:30 pm
Sutta Chanting
Silent Meditation
03:00 pm
Evening Chanting
Guided / Silent Meditation
& Short Dhamma Reflection
05.00 pm
End of program
The ceremony at 9.00 am is not just for those observing 8 precepts as it includes the option of taking only 5 precepts
Please observe Noble Silence out of consideration for yogis meditating all day. In particular, the back verandah is reserved only for those wishing to observe Nobel Silence
It is possible to participate only for parts of the program, but please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 minutes before start of sessions.
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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
Future One Day Retreat Dates:
26 July - Āsāḷhā Pūjā Entry to Rains Retreat, Teaching of the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta First Discourse, 'Dhamma Day'
30 August
27 September
25 October - Mahāpavaraṇā End of Rains Retreat
29 November - Robe Offering Ceremony - NO ONE DAY RETREAT
27 December TBC
