Atavisi Buddha Pooja 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. Among all the venerations/worships, venerating Buddha is the greatest among all.
Aaloka Pooja - August 17th 2019, 7pm
Dear Friends in Dhamma,
We would like to extend a warm invitation to all the Devotees & friends of Georgia Buddhist Vihara to participate in the special candlelight offering (Aaloka Pooja) event on August 17th from 7 pm at Georgia Buddhist Vihara.
Agenda:
6.00 pm - 7 pm - Evening snack & Tea
7.30 pm - 9.00 pm - Buddha Pooja & Dhamma Deshana by Venerable Bhante Dhammaloka & Bhante Deepankara
9.00 pm - Lighting up the tea lights
9.30 pm - Dinner
Please find the following link to find more information & sign up (we truly appreciate your sign up in advance, as it facilitates arranging refreshments and organizing the event).
We hope to see you all at this great Meritorious event.
Thank you,
With Metta,
Rev. Banthe Wajirabuddhi -Georgia Buddhist Vihara
Ranga & Ayesha Jayasinghe Family (Host family- Katina 2019-Georgia Buddhist Vihara)
Nikini Poya Program- Saturday August 17th, 2019
Dear friends in Dhamma,
The Nikini Poya will be observed on Saturday the August 17th-2019 from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm at Georgia Buddhist Vihara.
Nikini Poya (Full moon day) commemorates the following significant events in Gautama Buddha Shasana.
Attainment of Arahatship by Buddha’s chief attendant, reverend Ananda Maha Thera.
Conducting the first Dhamma Sangayana (the first Sangha Council) led by reverend Maha Kassapa Maharahathan wahanse with the sponsorship of King Ajasaththa at Saptaparni Cave in Rajagrha following three months of reverend Gauthama Buddhas passing by (Piriniwana).
Observing "Pasu Vas" or the commencement of the Vas period by those who had not started the period of rains retreat on the Esala Full Moon Day.
Giving advice on Meditation to the reverend Rahula Thero (the son of prince Siddharatha) by reverend Gauthama Buddha, preaching "Rahulovada Sutta" and attainment of Arahathship by reverend Rahula thero at the end of the discourse.
Morning Program
7:30 – 8:30 am - Observance of the Eight Precepts, Buddha Pooja.
Heel Dana (Sponsored by Nanda/Amarasinghe family & Duleeka/Prabath Kasthuriarachchi family)
8:30 – 9:45 am - Dhamma Sermon
9:45 –10:00 am - Break
10:00 –11:00 am - Bawana (Meditation) by venerable Banthe Panamwela Wajirabuddhi
11:00 –11:15 am - Buddha Pooja (Will start at 11.00 am)
11:30 –12:00 noon - Dana offering to the Bhantes and those who observe eight precepts (Sponsored by Ranga & Ayesha Jayasinghe family and friends)
12:00 –1:00 pm - Luncheon
Afternoon Program
1:00 – 3:45 pm - Sutra discussion by venerable Banthe Okkampitiye Deepankara
3:45 – 4:00 pm - Break
4:00 – 6:00 pm - Sutra Discussion Continued
6:00 pm - Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Pooja
We invite all the friends and Devotees of Georgia Buddhist Vihara to join the program.
Please sign up if you are planning to participate in order to facilitate the morning and dawal dana.