anupavado- not disparaging

anupaghato- not injuring

patimokkhe ca samvaro- restraint in line with the Patimokkha

mattaññuta ca bhattasmim- moderation in food

pantañca sayanasanam- dwelling in seclusion

adhicitte ca ayogo-to the heightened mind

etam buddhana-sasanam-is the Buddhas’ instruction.

Navam  Full moon

We will celebrate the Poya on Saturday, Feb 27, 2010, from 7:30 am to 5:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara, 3153 Miller Rd Lithonia GA 30038.

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/Introduction of Four Elements

11:00am Buddha Puja

11:20am – 12 Noon Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. (Parents and other participants will bring dishes for the Dana. (For additional information of the program, please feel free to call Vihara at 770-987-8442.)

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

12nn – 1:00pm Luncheon

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

2:00 – 2:15pm Break.

3:15 – 4:00 Sutra Discussion http://http://www.accesstoinsight.org/tipitaka/mn/mn.002.than.html 5:00 pm Termination of the Sil,  Pirith Chanting, and Meditation in Loving Kindness.

May you be well and happy,

Bhante Wajirabuddhi