One Day Full Moon Retreats at Dhammagiri
Updated: Oct 22
On the Sundays closest to the full moon 🌝, we offer a one day retreat program with chanting, meditation and Dhamma talks.
The Program is as follows:
08:30 am
Arrival of participants at Dhammahall
Silent Meditation
09:00 am
Morning Chanting (Pali & English)
Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem
Observance of 8 precepts or 5 precepts
Short Guided Meditation
10:00 am
Preparation of food for Almsoffering
10:30 am
Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal
11:50 am
Dhamma Talk / Discussion
01:30 pm
Sutta Recitation and Silent Meditation
03:00 pm
Evening Chanting
Guided/Silent Meditation
Short Walking Meditation
Dhamma Reflection
The ceremony at 9.00 am is not just for those observing 8 precepts. If you prefer, there's also the option of taking 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.
Out of condideration to those who meditate all day, please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on Full Moon Retreat Days
If you can't come personally, the main events at 12:00 pm and 03.00 pm will be live streamed on our Youtube Channel
Below are recordings from earlier live streams, so you can see what we're doing there:
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Future Dates for One Day Full Moon Retreats
20 October Pavāraṇā End of Rains Retreat
17 November (No Retreat Program Instead: Robe Offering Ceremony)
15 December
2025
12 January 2025
16 February Māghā Assembly of 1,250 Arahant Disciples & Ovādapāṭimokkha Sangha Day
16 March
13 April Thai / Sri Lankan / Myanmar / Lao / Cambodia New Year
11 May Vesak Birth, Enlightenment and Parinibbana of the Buddha Buddha Day
08 June Poson Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka
13 July Āsāḷhā Entry to Rains Retreat Dhammacakkappavattana First Discourse Dhamma Day