Unduvap Poya Program will be observed on Saturday, Dec 8, 2018, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program.
"Sabbitiyo Vivajjantu
Sabbarogo Vinassatu
Mate Bhavattvan Tarayo
Sukhi Dighayuko Bhava"
"May all misfortunes be warded off May all ailments cease May no calamities befall on us May you live long in peace" | ||||
7:30 | – | 8:30 | a.m. | Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana (Self Serving) |
8:30
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8:45
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a.m.
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Tea & coffee break
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8:45
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9:45
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a.m.
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Dhamma Desanawa By Ven, Morakandegoda Piyananda Thero
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10:00
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11:00
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a.m.
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Bhavana by Bhante Deepankara
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11:00
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11:15
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a.m.
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Buddha Pooja (Must start @ 11.00)
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11:30
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12:00
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Noon
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Dana offering to the Bhanthes and those who observe eight precepts; (Self Serving lunch)
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12:00
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1:00
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p.m.
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Luncheon
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Afternoon Program | ||||
1:30
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3:15
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3:30
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p.m.
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Tea & coffee break
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3.30
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5:00
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p.m.
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Dhamma Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
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5:15
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p.m.
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Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja
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Unduvap Poya Program on December 8th
Bhante Wajirabodhi - 30th Ordination
50th Birthday and 30 years of Higher Ordination felicitation ceremony - Ven Panamwela Wajirabbodhi Thero
Invitation
Venerable monks and devotees of the Georgia Buddhist Vihara are organizing an appreciation and gratification ceremony for him on Saturday, 24th, November.
Date: November 24, 2018, at 4.00 p.m. (after Sunday School)
A special pinkama will be held with appreciation, blessing chanting pirith.
Kathina 2018
Kathina Maha Pinkama 2018
Kathina refers to the offering of a special robe (Kathina Chivara) carefully prepared by pious laity and presented by them to monks who have completed the three-month period of retreat called Vas in Sinhala and Vassana in Pali (literally, ‘the period of rain’). Kathina literally means ‘firm’ or ‘solid,’ as the offering of a Kathina robe helps one to earn good, solid karma. The Kathina Ceremony has a history spanning more than 2500 years. A special element of the Kathina robe offering is that it is not offered to an individual monk, but to the entire community of Sangha; to all noble disciples of the Buddha -- and not only to enlightened ones but also to those monks yet to be enlightened.
The Kathina robe can be offered only during a specified period at the end of the rains retreat, between the full-moon day of October and the full-moon day of November. It is a monastic tradition long preserved and observed by Buddhists all over the world and is highly revered as a unique, once-yearly opportunity to acquire merit. Georgia Buddhist Vihara will celebrate Kathina on 2nd and 3rd of November 2018. This year Kathina Pinkama is sponsored by devout devotees; Mr. & Dr. Niroshena and Erosha Jayawardena family. You are invited to attend this meritorious Pinkama.
Program
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Kathina Maha Pinkama 2018 |
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Friday, Nov, 2nd , 2018 | |
7:00 pm
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Refreshments\Dinner
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8:00 pm
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Pirith Deshanwa/Maha Piritha and Dhammacakka Deshana
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Saturday, Nov, 3rd , 2018 | |
5:45 am
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Bringing the Kathina Robe to temple by devotees.
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6:00 am
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Buddha Puja and Heel Dana Sponsored by Devout Niroshena and Erosha Jayawardena family and spiritual friends.
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7:30 am
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Breakfast for devotees
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8:30 am
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Group Discussion. By Bhante Wajirabodhi, Bhante Piyananda, and Bhante Dhammaloka
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8:30 am
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Group discussion for young adult by Bhante Deepankara and Bhante Sumanajothi
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10:30 am
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Pindapatha.
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11:00 am
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Buddha Puja and Dawal Dana Sponsored by Devout Niroshena and Erosha Jayawardena family and spiritual friends
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1:30 pm
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The procession starts at the parking lot and heading onto the Vihara pathway to main preaching hall with Buddhist flags and Robe. All are invited for this parade to carry the Kathina Robe make use of this rare occasion.
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2:00 pm
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The offering of Kathina Robe by devout Dayaka Niroshena & Erosha Jayawardena family and spiritual friends.
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3:00 pm
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Kathina Dhamma Desahanawa/English and Sinhalese by Bhante Piyananda and Bhante Deepankara.
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4:30 pm
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Atavisi Pujawa and conclusion of the Kathina Ceremony
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Health Savings account Fund
In this HSA account plan, each resident monks have their own HSA account. Your contribution towards these accounts are tax-deductible and roll over to following years if that is not used. For these HSA account money is a great help for monks to have good health coverage. It can be used to obtain a high deductible insurance plan with a low monthly payment and, can be used to cover Copay and for prescriptions.
For each year HSA account could carry max $3350 per monk and our goal is to raise $6700 for both of the monks for the year.
Please make check or cash payable to Georgia Buddhist Vihara (or just write GBV) and mentions the donation is for HSA account contribution. Your donation is equally divided between the monks. Remember that every donation makes a difference, regardless of the amount. Click here to make a difference. Thank you in advance for your support.
Vap Poya
Schedule for Two-day Vassana Retreat
At Georgia Buddhist Vihara 3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
October 6th & October 7th, 2018
from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Bhante Suthadara from Ventura Buddhist Society
Dear Participants,Please take your breakfast prior to arrival at the Vihara. Monks will have their breakfast early due to for the time-consuming matter. Recommended arrival time is 7:30 am.
Saturday program will be conducted in Sinhalese;
October 6th Saturday
AM
8:00 = Observance of Precepts and guided meditation9:00 = Short Break
9:15 = Guided walking meditation
10:00 = Sitting meditation
11:00 = Buddha puja.
11:15 = Lunch & break
12:30 = Dhamma discussion among the practitioners
PM
1:30 = Presentation of what discussed and Mindful chanting2:00 = Dhamma talk
3:00 = Tea break
3:30 = Original Sutta study/Dhamma discussion
4:30 = Sitting meditation/Guided meditation for Metta
5:00 = Sharing merit with all beings and end.
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Sunday program will be conducted in English;
October 7th Sunday
AM
8:00 = Observance of Precepts and guided meditation9:00 = Short Break
9:15 = Guided walking meditation
10:00 = Sitting meditation
11:00 = Buddha puja and lunch
PM
12:30 = Dhamma discussion among the participants1:30 = Presentation of what discussed among the groups
2:00-4:00 = for the children and adults
5:00 = Sharing merit with all beings and end.
Atavisi Buddha Vandana
This Rains Retreat season, Atavisi Buddha Puja is live-streamed on YouTube on every evening. Devotees can continue to follow this event at home with family.
Binara Poya Two Day Retreat
Schedule for Two-day Vassana Retreat
At Georgia Buddhist Vihara 3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA 30038
Saturday, Sept. 8 and Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018
from 8:00am - 5:00pm
Led by Bhante Seelananda from Bhavana Society WV
Dear Participants,Please take your breakfast prior to arrival at the Vihara. Monks will have their breakfast early due to for the time-consuming matter. Recommended arrival time is 7:30 am.
September 8 Saturday
AM
8:00 = Observance of Precepts and guided meditation9:00 = Short Break
9:15 = Guided walking meditation
10:00 = Sitting meditation
11:00 = Buddha puja.
11:15 = Lunch & break {Five monks will be for the lunch Dana}
12:30 = Dhamma discussion among the practitioners
PM
1:30 = Presentation of what discussed and Mindful chanting2:00 = Dhamma talk
3:00 = Tea break
3:30 = Original Sutta study/Dhamma discussion
4:30 = Sitting meditation/Guided meditation for Metta
5:00 = Sharing merit with all beings /End.
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September 9 Sunday
AM
8:00 = Observance of Precepts and guided meditation9:00 = Short Break
9:15 = Guided walking meditation
10:00 = Sitting meditation
11:00 = Buddha puja and lunch {Only Bhante Seelananda will be for the lunch, Dana}
PM
12:30 = Dhamma discussion among the participants1:30 = Presentation of what discussed among the groups
2:00 = Dhamma talk
3:00 = Tea break
3:30 = Sutta discussion
4:30 = Sitting meditation
5:00 = Sharing merit and end.
Venerable Seelananda Thero was born and bred in Sri Lanka as a Theravada monk. Having received the invitation extended from American Sri Lankan Buddhist Association of New York he came to the U.S. for the dissemination of the Dhamma in 2002. Bhante Seelananda, along with his friends, established a meditation Center named “Samatha Vipassana Meditation Centre” in Edmonton Canada. Ven. Seelananda continues to lead retreats at the Bhavana Society and worldwide. Some Dhamma talks by Bhante Seelananda can be found in Internet Archive.
Nikini Poya
Nikin Poya Program will be observed on Saturday, August 18, 2018, from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program.
Venerable Heenbunne Kondanna Thero will be conducting the Nikini Poya Program. It can be more beneficial for the children. Children Sil Program will start at 8; 30 am till 2:30 pm.
Bhante Kondañña is a Sri Lankan Buddhist Monk. He received his novice ordination in 1968, his monastic training in
Program
8:30 am-8:45am -Observance of the eight Precepts, for adult and children/ Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.
8:45am- 9:15am-(self Serving breakfast)
Tea & coffee break
9:15am-10: 15am- 1.Dhamma Desanawa in Sinhala By Ven, Piyananda Thero
2: Children program by Ven, Kondanna Thero
10-15:am-11am- Bhavana for all (adult and especially for the Children) by Bhante Kondanna Thero
11:00am-Buddha Pooja (Must start @ 11.00)
Dana offering to the Bhanthes and those who observe eight precepts; (Self Serving lunch)
12: noon-Luncheon
1:30- 2:30 Activities for the for the children by Konddanna Thero;
Sutra Discussion By Bhante Wajrabodhi
Sutra Discussion By Bhante Wajrabodhi
2:30-2:45 Tea & coffee break
2.45-5:30- Discussion with Bhante Kondanna Thero
Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja
Rains Retreat Observance Invitation (Vas Ārādhanā)
Rains Retreat Observance Invitation
(Vas Ārādhanā)
The Georgia Buddhist Vihara cordially invites you to participate this year Vas Aradhana (Rains Retreat Invitation) for resident monks on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 p.m. at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. This year Vas Aradhana will be performed by Niroshena & Erosha Jayawardena family.
5:40pm - Gathering & Preparation
6.00pm - Observing precepts and worship
6:30pm - Rains Retreat Invitation ceremony
6:45pm - Anusasana
Atavisi Buddha Vandana Sign up Sheet
Atavisi Buddha Puja is offering obeisance to 28 past Buddhas including the present Gautama Buddha. This ancient devotional practice increases our affinity with infinite virtues of Buddhas and deepens and our commitment on the Path. In this event, we recite the names of past 28 Buddhas and make offerings to them individually. Traditionally this is performed to bring health, prosperity, and success.
We perform Atavisi Buddha Puja all three months in this Rains Retreat season. Please bring your family and friends to participate. Please arrive at the temple by 6:45 PM EST.
The devotees who bring Dana in the evening for the following day could sign up for the Atavisi Buddha Puja for the same evening.
This Rains Retreat season, we live stream Atavisi Buddha Puja on YouTube in every evening. That way one can continue to follow the "Sutta Deshana" that we are planning to discuss every day.
We perform Atavisi Buddha Puja all three months in this Rains Retreat season. Please bring your family and friends to participate. Please arrive at the temple by 6:45 PM EST.
The devotees who bring Dana in the evening for the following day could sign up for the Atavisi Buddha Puja for the same evening.
This Rains Retreat season, we live stream Atavisi Buddha Puja on YouTube in every evening. That way one can continue to follow the "Sutta Deshana" that we are planning to discuss every day.
Georgia Buddhist vihara YouTube live streaming link.
Atavisi Buddha Vandana Sign up Sheet
Esala Poya and Vas Ārādhanā
Esala Poya Program will be observed on Saturday, July 28, 2018, from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program.
Morning Program
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7:30 | – | 8:30 | a.m. | Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana |
8:30 | – | 8:45 | a.m. |
(self Serving breakfast)
Tea & coffee break |
8:45 | – | 10:00 | a.m. | Dhamma Desanawa By Ven, Morakandegoda Piyananda Thero |
10:00 | – | 11:00 | a.m. | Bhavana |
11:00 | – | 11:15 | a.m. | Buddha Pooja (Must start @ 11.00) |
11:30 | – | 12:00 | Noon | Dana offering to the Bhanthes and those who observe eight precepts; (Self Serving lunch) |
12:00 | – | 1:00 | p.m. | Luncheon |
Afternoon Program | ||||
1:30
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2:30
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2.45 | – | 5:30 | p.m. | Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne |
5:30 | p.m. | Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja | ||
Rains Retreat Observance Invitation
(Vas Ārādhanā)
The Georgia Buddhist Vihara cordially invites you to participate this year Vas Aradhana (Rains Retreat Invitation) for resident monks on Saturday, July 28th, 2018 from 5:45 pm to 6:45 p.m. at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara. This year Vas Aradhana will be performed by Niroshena & Erosha Jayawardena family.
Vas Season (Rains Retreat) was started during the time of the Buddha, the Awakened One. Full ordained monastics all over the world continue, up till the present time to observe this Rains Retreat or Monsoon Season Retreat for three months – from the full moon day in July to the Katina Ceremony. During this time, they dedicate their time to spiritual activities such as practicing meditation and studying Dhamma thoroughly. This gives an opportunity for Buddhist community to take care of the monastics by offering them food, drinks, medicine, etc. and also to participate in spiritual activities more often.