GBV December Poya Program on Saturday, December 12th, 2020

GBV Unduwap Poya will be observed online on Saturday, December 12th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We invite you to join the program online.


Bhante Bodhi will recite eight precepts at 7:30 am. You can have your breakfast 
before the program at 7:30 am and can have Lunch after t
he Buddha Puja at 11:00 am.


GBV December Poya 2020 Program 
Time
Event
7:30 am
– 8:00 am
Observation of Eight Precepts
and Vandana
8:00 am
– 8:50 am
Guided Meditation by Bhante Bodhi
8:50 am
– 9:00 am
Break
9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Breakout Session I
Dhamma Deshana 
By Ven. Katukurunde Nanananda
(Sinhala Medium, Streaming)
9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Breakout Session II
Dhamma Discussion and Q&A Session
(In the English Medium)
by Bhante Deepankara
o Guided meditation
o Dhamma discussion
o Q&A session
Host: Mr. Justing Howell
11:00 am
– 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am
– 11:30 pm
Buddha Poojawa by Bhante Bodhi
11.30 pm
– 12:30 pm
Lunch Break
1.00 pm
– 2:30 pm
Dhamma Deshana (Invited)
by Bhante Seelaviveka
From Shakyamuni Buddhist Meditation Monastery, Virginia Beach.
Sponsored by
Shyamalie & Ajith Wijeratne
Note: Bhante Seelaviveka has 
requested that all the participants to unmute the video feature and be seen for the dhamma session.
2:30 pm
– 2:45 pm
Break
2:45 pm
– 4:15 pm
Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 
By Bhante Deepankara


4:15 pm
– 4:30 pm
Break
4:30 pm
– 6:00 pm
 Sutta Discussion (Cont..)
6:00 pm
– 6:30 pm
Observation of Five Precepts for those who observe Sil, Punnyanumodana, & Conclusion by Bhante Deepankara

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GBV COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - November/December 2020


 

GBV COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS - November/December 2020

Dear Devotees and Friends of the GBV,

Bhante Wajirabodhi, in consultations with other resident Bhantes of the GBV (and with Bhante Wajirabuddhi in Sri Lanka), has requested to inform you of the following procedures and restrictions in view of the rapid increase in COVID19 cases in GA.

The following changes are effective immediately until further notice to limit the personal interactions onsite at the GBV, and they are seeking your full support and cooperation.

1) Please refrain from bringing in daily Dana (Meals) in-person to the GBV

  • In lieu of delivery of home-cooked meals please consider monetary donations sent via check or Zelle transfer (gbvihara@gmail.com, account holder name: Panamwela Wajirabuddhi), and make sure to mention ‘Daily Dana’ as a reference.
  • Cooked meals sent via delivery services are discouraged in view of the dietary restrictions of the resident Bhantes.
  • You may use a grocery delivery service to deliver groceries including supplies such as water bottles, paper towels/bath tissue, etc, however, please call Bhante Wajirabodhi a week or so ahead to inquire about the current needs.
  • Please refrain from dropping off any dry rations, canned food, fresh produce, etc. without first calling ahead as they could get unnecessarily accumulated and get wasted as had happened last spring.

2) No offering of Dana in person at GBV or at residences.

  • However, please call Bhante Wajirabodhi well ahead if there is a need for arrangements for any special Dana to transfer merits.
  • If requested, arrangements could be made for you to participate in the daily Dana (lunch) Buddha Puja offering online.

3) As was done last few months all regular GBV programs are moved online to avoid visits to GBV.

  • Please look for information sent weekly on the program schedule and links.
  • If for some special reason you have to visit GBV please call Bhante Wajirabodhi ahead for an appointment, and when at the GBV please follow these CDC Guidelines, and if possible please wear a suitable face mask and use hand sanitizer kept at the entrance.  If you are at high risk for illness please consider refraining from visiting.  We also encourage you to check your temperature at home before visiting the GBV. 

We hope that you understand these steps taken at the best HEALTH INTERESTS of the resident Bhantes, and you the Devotees/Friends of the GBV.  If you have any concerns and/or suggestions please do not hesitate to contact the GBV by replying to this message.  

Thank you and hope you all stay safe!
May you all live well, happy, and peaceful!!

Theruwan Saranai!
තෙරුවන් සරණයි!


GBV Katina Ceremony 2020 on Oct. 09th & 10th


Dear Devotees and Friends of Georgia Buddhist Vihara,



As you may well understand, the Katina Ceremony this year will be held onsite at the GBV on 09th and 10th October (Friday-Saturday) with limited participation of the Katina 2020 sponsor families only, and 
YOU ARE WARMLY INVITED TO PARTICIPATE ONLINE AT THE GBV EVENTS YOUTUBE CHANNEL.


Friday, October 9th – Maha Piritha (Live on )

4.00 pm - 4.30 pm – Offering of Evening Buddha Pooja

4.30 pm - 6.30 pm - Pirith Deshana/Maha Piritha and Dhammacakka Deshana

6.30 pm - End of the Program.

 

Saturday, October 10th - Katina Ceremony

5.30 am - 6.00 am   - Bringing the Katina Robe to the Temple by Devotees

7.00 am - 7.30 am   - Offering of Morning Buddha Pooja 

7.30 am - 8.15 am   - Offering of Heel Dana to Mahasanga

9:00 am - 10.30 am - Dhamma Discussion  (Live on )

10.45 am - 11.15 am - Offering of Dahawal Buddha Pooja  (Live on )

11.15 am - 12.00 pm - Offering of Dana to Mahasanga

12.00 pm - 1.30 pm - Break

2.30 pm onwards - Katina Program  (Live on )

                                 Offering the Katina Cheewara to The Mahasanga 

                                 Offering Pirikara to Mahasanga

                                 20 Years of the GBV – A Look Back!  (විසි වසරක පිය සටහන්) 

                                 Katina Anisansa Dharma Deshana

                                 Conclusion of the Katina Ceremony 2020


Theruwan Saranai,

With Metta,
Bhante Panamwela Wajirabuddhi
and
GBV Katina 2020 Sponsor Families;
Devika Weerasinghe,
Deepa and Kumara Rathnayake,
Young Nguyen,
Thalanka and Waruna Buwaneka,
Wathsala and Lasantha Rathnayake,
Suresha and Dilhan Fernando.


Nikini 2020 is on Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm

GBV Nikini Poya will be observed online on Saturday, August 8th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We invite you to join the program.

Notes:
·  GBV Esala 2020 is a full-day online program on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
·  Bhanthe Bodhi will recite eight precepts at 7:30 am. You can have your breakfast 
before the program at 7:30 am and can have Lunch after t
he Buddha Puja at 11:00 am.
  

GBV Esala 2020 Program 
Time
Event
7:30 am
– 8:00 am
Observation of Eight Precepts
and Vandana
8:00 am
– 8:50 am
Guided Meditation by Bhante Bodhi
8:50 am
– 9:00 am
Break
9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Dhamma Deshana 
By Ven.Katukurunde Nanananda
(Sinhala Medium, Streaming)
9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Dhamma Discussion and Q&A Session
(In the English Medium)
by Bhante Deepankara
o Guided meditation
o Dhamma discussion
o Q&A session
Host: Mr. Justing Howell
11:00 am
– 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am
– 11:30 pm
Buddha Poojawa by Bhante Bodhi
11.30 pm
– 12:30 pm
Lunch Break
12.30 pm
– 2:00 pm
Dhamma Deshana 
by Bhante Piyananda
(Sinhala Medium)
2:00 pm
– 2:15 pm
Break
2:15 pm
– 3:45 pm
Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 
By Bhante Deepankara


3:45 pm
– 4:00 pm
Break
4:00 pm
– 5:30 pm
 Sutta Discussion (Cont..)
5:30 pm
– 6:00 pm
Observation of Five Precepts for those who observe Sil, Punnyanumodana, & Conclusion by Bhante Deepankara

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Esala 2020 is on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm

GBV Esala Poya will be observed online on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. We invite you to join the program.



Notes:
·  GBV Esala 2020 is a full-day online program on Saturday, July 4th, 2020, at 7:30 am – 6:00 pm.
·  Bhanthe Bodhi will recite eight precepts at 7:30 am. You can have your breakfast 
before the program at 7:30 am and can have Lunch after the Buddha Puja at 11:00 am.
  


Program 
Time
Event
7:30 am
– 8:00 am
Observation of Eight Precepts
and Vandana
8:00 am
– 8:50 am
Guided Meditation by Bhante Bodhi
(Sinhala Medium)
8:50 am
– 9:00 am
Break
9:00 am
– 10:50 am
Dhamma Deshana 
TBA 
(Sinhala Medium, Streaming)
10:50 am
– 11:00 am
Break
11:00 am
– 11:30 am
Buddha Poojawa by Bhante Bodhi
11:30 am
– 12:30 pm
Lunch Break
12.30 pm
– 2:30 pm
Dhamma Deshana 
by Bhante Piyananda
(Sinhala Medium, Streaming)
2.30 pm
– 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm
– 4:00 pm
Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 
Bhante Deepankara (Sinhala Medium)
4:00 pm
– 4:15 pm
Break
4:15 pm
– 5:30 pm
Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 
Bhante Deepankara (Sinhala Medium)
5:30 pm
– 5:45 pm
Observation of Five Precepts for those who observe Sil, Punnyanumodana, & Conclusion by Bhante Deepankara 
6:00 pm
– 7:00 pm
Vas Āradhanā 2020
(GBV YouTube Channel)

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Poson 2020 is on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm

GBV Poson Poya will be observed online on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. We invite you all to join the program.

We are celebrating Poson 2020 adhering to the social distancing on Saturday, June 6th, 
2020, from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm. Georgia Buddhist Vihara warmly invites you to be a 
part of the Online Sil Program. Poson Poya is second only in importance to Vesak and 
commemorates the introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by the Arahat Mahinda in 
the 3rd century B.C. Arahath Mahinda met King Devanampiyatissa at Mihintale, 
a mountain peak near Anuradhapura in Sri Lanka, and delivered the 
'Cula-hatthipadopama Sutta'. This is why Mihintale is often called 'the cradle of 
Buddhism' in Sri Lanka.


Notes:

·  GBV Poson 2020 is a full-day online program on Saturday, June 6th, 2020, at 7:30 am – 6:30 pm.

·  Bhanthe Bodhi will recite eight precepts at 7:30 am. You can have your breakfast 
before the program at 7:30 am and can have Lunch after the Buddha Puja at 11:00 am.

·  In the morning, at 9:00 am, we will have two breakout sessions with English and Sinhala medium. Please note that the English medium session will have a different meeting room link while the Sinhala Language program continues in the same meeting room (An e-mail will be sent with meeting room links).

· In the afternoon, we have invited Bhante for Kids/Youths Q&A Dhamma Sessions from Bhante Pemaratana from Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, Natrona Heights, PA.

  



Program 

Time

Event

7:30 am

– 8:00 am

Observation of Eight Precepts

and Vandana

8:00 am

– 8:50 am

Guided Meditation by Bhante Bodhi

(Sinhala Medium)

9:00 am

– 10:50 am

Dhamma Deshana 

Chulla Hatthi Padopama Sutta 

by Ven. Koswatthe Ariyawimala

(Sinhala Medium, Streaming)

9:00 am

– 11:00 am

Dhamma Discussion and Q&A Session

(In the English Medium)

by Bhante Deepankara

·        Guided meditation

·        Dhamma discussion

·        Question & answer session

Host: Mr. Justing Howell    

10:50 am

– 11:00 am

Break

11:00 am

– 11:30 am

Buddha Poojawa by Bhante Bodhi

11:30 am

– 12:15 pm

Lunch Break

12.15 pm

– 1:15 pm

Dhamma Deshana 

by Bhante Piyananda

(Sinhala Medium)

1.15 pm

– 1:30 pm

Break

1:30 pm

– 3:00 pm

Family Dhamma Discussion

For all Kids, Youth, and Adults

(English Medium)

by Bhante Pemaratana (Invited)

From Pittsburgh Buddhist Center, Natrona Heights, PA.


Bhante Pemaratana holds a Ph. D. in Religious Studies from the University of Pittsburgh.  Bhante is well known for workshops on meditation, yoga instructions, and spiritual counseling for the greater Pittsburgh community. 

3:00 pm

– 3:15 pm

Break

3:15 pm

– 4:30 pm

Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 

Bhante Deepankara (Sinhala Medium)

4:30 pm

– 4:45 pm

Break

4:45 pm

– 6:15 pm

Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 

Bhante Deepankara (Sinhala Medium)

6:15 pm

– 6:30 pm

Observation of Five Precepts for those who observe Sil, Punnyanumodana, & Conclusion by Bhante Deepankara 


 

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