Austin Buddhist Center

"Let my spirit of Tolerance, Acceptance, Compassion and Kindness reach all living beings and lead each one to Peace, Tranquility and Contentment"

 

 

 

Full Moon Poya Day Religious Events for 2010

The Chief incumbent Bhikkhu at the Austin Buddhist Center, Ven Pandit Eluwapola Gnanaratana Thero, will be performing all monthly Full Moon Poya Day Religious Activities at the Austin Buddhist Center during the year 2010.

There will also visiting monks at the temple on some events.

Full Moon Month Date Day
Duruthu January 30 Saturday
Nuwan February 27 "
Medin March 27 "
Buk April 17 "
Vesak May 29 "
Poson June 27 "
Esala July 24 "
Nikini August 21 "
Binara September 25 "
Vap October 23 "
Ill November 20 "
Unduwap December 18 "

The following religious activities will be performed on every full moon day noted above.

Time Activity
8:00-9.00 a.m Observance of Sil (8 Precepts) and offering of Buddha Pooja
9:00-9:30 a.m Vipassana Meditation
9:30-10:45 a.m. Dhamma sermon
10:45-11:00 a.m. Meditation by Padith Eluvapola Gnanaratana Thero 
11:00-11:30 a.m Mid day offering to the Lord Buddha (Buddha Pooja)
11:30-01:00 p.m. Alms giving for the monks and for those  devotees observing sil
1:00-2:00 p.m. Damsak Sutta recitation 
2:00-3:00 p.m. Meditation and Dhamma discussion 
3:00-3:15 p.m. Tea Break 
3:15-3:30 p.m. Gilanpasa pooja, Bodhi pooja and Pirith chanting