The Binara Poya will be observed on Saturday the September 14th-2019 from 8.30 am to 5.30 pm at Georgia Buddhist Vihara. A special poya program is going to be held by Venerable Bhante Bandarawela Seelawiweka of Virginia Beach Buddhist Temple.
Additionally, there will be two Dhamma sermons to be held on Sunday, 15th of September at 9.00 am - 10.30 am and 1.30 pm-3.00 pm.
We are anticipating to start the program on time at 8.30 am on September 14th, so please ensure to have breakfast by your own prior to coming to the program.
Binara Poya (Full moon day) commemorates the establishment of Bhikkuni Order (Admission of Nuns to the Buddhist Order) in Gautama Buddha Shasana.On the initiative of the Maha Prajapati Gotami, after many requests by her, the Buddha allowed the woman folk to enter the order.
The enlightened one laid down eight important rules and conditions called Garudharma, or Code of Conduct, the Bhikkunis (Nuns) were instructed strictly to follow them.
Morning Program
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Observance of the Eight Precepts
8:45 – 10:00 a.m. Dhamma Sermon
10:00 –10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 –10:45 a.m. Bawana (Meditation)
10:45 –11:00 a.m. Buddha Pooja
11:00 a.m. –12:30 p.m. Dana offering to the Bhantes and those who observe eight precepts and break
Afternoon Program
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Reciting qualities of Buddha (Buduguna sajjayana)
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Dhamma Sermon
3:00 – 3:30 p.m. Break
3:30 - 4.00 p.m. Meditation (Vidarshana)
4.00 - 5.00 p.m Dhamma Discussion
5.00- 5.30 pm Punyanomodana
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