2007 Vesak Full Moon Day Program - Saturday, May 05 2007
The Georgia Buddhist Vihara invites you to join the Vesak full moon day program on Saturday, May 5th 2007, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Vihara premises - 3153 Miller Rd, Lithonia GA 30038Morning Program
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07.30 am |
Observance of the Eight Precepts, Buddha Pooja and Heel Daana |
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08.30 am |
Break for Tea/Coffee |
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09.00 am |
Vipassana Meditation |
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10.00 am |
Observance of the eight precepts for children. (Children will observe eight precepts
until 2 pm. After 2 pm they will make Vesak lanterns with their parents’ help. Please
bring material for making lanterns.) |
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11.00 am |
Buddha Pooja |
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11.20 am |
Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts. (Parents and other
devotees will contribute dishes for the Dana. If you would like to contribute for
the Dana, please click on this link for more information. |
Afternoon Program
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12.00 pm |
Lunch |
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01.45 pm |
Termination of Sil (for Children) |
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02.00 pm |
Dhamma Talk by Ven. Panamwela Wajirabodhi Thero |
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03.00 pm |
Break |
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03.15 pm |
Group Discussion. Click
here for more information. |
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05.00 pm |
Termination of Sil for adults, Gilanpasa Pooja, Pirith chanting and meditation on Loving Kindness. |
| 05.00 pm | Bakthi Geetha presented by the Sunday School children. |
Several talks will be given by Sunday School children. Children can volunteer to be speakers on this auspicious day. Parents should encourage children to prepare for a talk.
For additional information on the program please feel free to call the Vihara at 770-987-8442