Georgia Buddhist Vihara Wesak, the Triple Anniversary Program, Will Be Observed On Sunday, May 26, 2013

The Georgia Buddhist Vihara wishes you a happy and peaceful Wesak!.

 

Wesak full moon day has for centuries been regarded as the Buddha Day. For it was on a Wesak full moon day that three major events occurred in the life of the Sakyan prince, Siddhartha Gautama.   On the Wesak full moon day Siddhartha Gautama was born in Lumbini Park on the Nepal frontier; on this day Prince Siddhartha became the Buddha by attaining Enlightenment under the Bodhi tree in Bodh Gaya; and, finally, the the Buddha passed away near Kushinagara.  For this reason, Buddhists from all over the world celebrate with whole-hearted devotion the Triple Anniversary Day of Wesak. For the true follower of the Buddha and the Buddhist path, there is no greater day than Wesak poya which symbolizes peace, love, and piety.

 

This year, the Georgia Buddhist Vihara’s Wesak program will consist of various opportunities for devotees to attend and participate in this great day of auspiciousness.  Participants will have the opportunity to make Wesak lanterns, Sunday school children and community elders will perform traditional devotional songs, an award ceremony for Sunday school children, and the offering of dinner for participants (dansala).  Participants will have the opportunity to observe the eight precepts (Sil) as part of the Wesak program from 7:30am till 5:00 pm.  All participants are welcome and encouraged to be on time.

Wesak Program (Sunday, May 26)

07.30 am	Observance of the Eight Precepts Observation (Sil), Buddha Puja and Heel Dana
08.30 am	Break for Tea/Coffee
09.00 am	Vipassana/Mindfulness Meditation guided by Bhante Wajirabuddhi Thera
10.00 am	Observance of the Sil for children. Children will observe the Eight Precepts until 2 pm.
11.00 am	Buddha Puja
11.20 am	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe Sil. Parents and other devotees will contribute dishes for the Dana. If you would like to contribute for the Dana, please follow the link to signup.http://www.gavihara.org/vesak13/signup.html
12.00 pm	Lunch for all program participants
01.45 pm	Termination of Sil for Children
01:00 pm	Abhidhamma teaching by Dr. Deeptha Jayaratne
02.30 pm	Break
02.45 pm	Group Dhamma Discussion by Bhante Wajirabodhi and Bhante Wajirakitti Theras (There will be a separate discussion for children and youth.)
04.00 pm	Termination of Sil for adults,   Atavisi Buddha Puja, Pirith chanting, Dhamma talks.
05.00 pm	Atavisi Buddha Puja to invoke blessings on  Tamara Jayatilake
6.00 pm	Commencement of Bakthi gee and award ceremony Speech by Ven.Panamwela Wajirabuddhi
	Distribution of Awards to the Dhamma school children
	Sadhu sadhu kiya Bakthi geetha from the youngest group of children in Daham pasala
	Dam suwandai Bakthi geetha performed by The whole  primary class
	Ven Wajirabodhi’s class presenting Bakthi geetha
	Pearl Vidanage’s Budhu bathi gee
	Kusum pipeela song sung by the parents of Daham pasala
	Danno budunge song performed by parents, Daminda’s presentation
	Selecting the best made Kudu (creativity effort, Kudu competition)
	Dansala:  Providing dinner for all participants.

 

 

 

Sabbe sattā bhavantu sukhitattā!

May all beings have happy minds!

Bak Full Moon Poya  Program and  Dhamma class will be held on on Sunday, April 28 , 2013, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am: Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am: Tea & coffee break

9:00am – 10: 00am: Vipassana Meditation.

10:00am-11-am:  Sutra Discussion; Cula Gopalaka  Sutta: The Shorter Discourse on the Cowherd (English)

11:20am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. For more information please feel free to contact the Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 4:30 pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

1:30-4:00pm  Dhamma Class

2:30 – 2:45pm: Break.

5:30 pm:  Termination of the Sil Gilanpasa Pujava

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Upcoming Event: Wesak

Dear all,
Daham Pasala will be held on Sunday April the 28th. We hope that everyone attends. After Daham Pasala we will have a meeting to discuss the plans for Vesak Day Celebrations. Vesak is a very important day in Buddhism as we all know. It is important to remember and celebrate this festive day with traditional religious and cultural activities. We hope that everyone will take part and contribute to the activities by offering their ideas and support.

The current planned activities are:
-Hopper stall
Devotees will make hoppers to earn proceeds to support Georgia Buddhist Vihara. Please come and enjoy this delicious treat and support our values.

-Dan sala 

Sila Campaign
Bakthi geetha-Primary Daham pasala children have already been given the song and we plan to practice it on the 28th.Please encourage your child to memorize it. The Older kids will be trained by  Daminda and Sumudu Manamendra.It would be nice to have a parent Bakthi Geetha group as well.

Vesak latern(kudu) making and competition
We hope that everyone builds a Vesak Kudu. Please encourage the entire family to add to the creativity. Use the Vesak kudu as a family activity and build and decorate it to represent the family and share the beauty and brightness of light with everyone by bringing in the finished lantern to the temple to illuminate. Please join  by participating in a friendly competition afterwards. A contest will be held to pick the best one and the winner will be awarded a small prize.

Hope to see you all with your contribution of ideas and support to make this event a success,

Sudanthi

 

 

Madin Full Moon Poya  Program and  Dhamma class will be held on on Sunday, March 17 , 2013, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am: Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am: Tea & coffee break

9:00am – 10: 00am: Vipassana Meditation.

10:00am-11-am:  Sutra Discussion; Maha  Gopalaka  Sutta: The Major Discourse on the Cowherd (English)

11:20am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. For more information please feel free to contact the Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 4:30 pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

1:30-4:00pm  Dhamma Class

2:30 – 2:45pm: Break.

5:30 pm:  Termination of the Sil Gilanpasa Pujav

Navam Full Moon Poya  Program and  Dhamma class will be held on on Sunday, February 24 , 2013, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am: Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am: Tea & coffee break

9:00am – 11:00am: Vipassana Meditation.

11:00am- Buddha Puja

11:20am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. For more information please feel free to contact the Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 2:30pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

1:30-4:00pm  Dhamma Class

2:30 – 2:45pm: Break.

3.00-5.00pm:  Sutra Discussion; Maha  Gosinghe  Sutta: The Noble search (English)

5:30 pm:  Termination of the Sil Gilanpasa Pujava

Durutu Full Moon Poya   Program and  Dhamma class will be held on on Sunday, January 27 , 2013, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am: Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am: Tea & coffee break

9:00am – 11:00am: Vipassana Meditation.

11:00am- Buddha Puja

11:20am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. For more information please feel free to contact the Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 2:30pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

1:30-4:00pm  Dhamma Class

2:30 – 2:45pm: Break.

3.00-5.00pm:  Sutra Discussion; Cula  Gosinghe  Sutta: The Noble search (English)

5:30 pm:  Termination of the Sil Gilanpasa Pujava

Georgia Buddhist Vihara

Warmly invites you, your families, and friends to spend the New Year    with us with thoughts of loving kindness, and to confer blessings,

For good health and happiness.

The New Year is the time to open the door to new beginnings and new resolves, new hopes with positive thoughts of kindness, forgiveness and compassion.

 

May all beings be happy, and content – May all be free from suffering, fear, and anxiety

May all your benign wishes come true – May you remain healthy and peaceful

Our Program for the day:

January 1^st 2013

                                        10.30 am                    Gathering 

                                  11.00 am                  Buddha Puja

                                11.30 am                    Dana for the monks    

                                12.30 am           Lunch to all participants

                                01.00 pm                    Pirit Chanting              

 

Evening Pirit Chanting starts at 7.pm

Unduvap Full Moon Poya Day Program and  Dhamma class will be held on on Sunday, December 09 , 2012, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

 

 MORNING PROGRAM

7:30am – 8:30am Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30am – 9:00am Tea & coffee break

9:00am – 11:00am Vipassana Meditation.

11:00am Buddha Puja

11:20am – 12:00 Noon Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. For more information please feel free to contact the Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

1:00 – 2:30pm Discussion will be base on Abhidhamma by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne

1:30-4:00pm  Dhamma Class

2:30 – 2:45pm Break.

3.00-5.00pm  Sutra Discussion; Cula  Saropama  Sutta: The Noble search (English)

5:30 pm  Termination of the Sil Gilanpasa Pujava

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