One Day Full Moon Retreat | Poson Poya | Sun 28 June 2026 | 8.30 am to 5.00 pm at Dhammagiri
- Dhammagiri
- Apr 29
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Updated: May 5
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.
Poson Poya marks the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahant Mahinda.
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One Day New Moon Retreat Program
for Poson Poya
Sunday 03 May at Dhammagiri
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:
31 May - Vesak Birth, Enlightenment & Parinibbāna of the Buddha
28 June - Poson Poya
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
22 November TBC
27 December TBC
