2021 Katina Program

 


The GBV Katina (ending of rainy season retreat) will be held on Saturday, October 23rd from 5.30am to 5.00pm. Your onsite participation is appreciated if you are fully vaccinated.

Please sign up using the following link to confirm your participation and sign up for Dhaval Dana (Lunch) items. If you prefer to bring items not listed in the signup, please contact us. 
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-2021

Katina Day Program

5.00 AM

Bringing the Katina Cheevara to the temple


Katina Cheevara offering to the Maha Sangha

6.00 AM

Morning Buddha Pooja


Heel Dana

8.30 AM

Dhamma Discussion

10.30 AM

Bhesajja Pindapatha

11.00 AM

Buddha Pooja


Dahaval Dana


Lunch

12.45 PM

GBV Medical Fair Appreciation Program

1.30 PM

Perahara

2.30 PM

Katina Cheevara Pooja Ceremony


Katina Anisansa Dharma Deshana in Sinhala by Urumutte Vijitha Thero

4.30 PM

Atavisi Buddha Pooja

5.00 PM

End of Program


 
Car parking instructions
Please use the unpaved car parking behind the temple building and on the side of the Dharma Shala. We intend to use the paved car parking for Program activities. Please be mindful of space left for other cars when you park.

Bhesajja Pindapatha items for offering
Please offer medicinal items only, such as Antibiotic Creams, Tylenol, Advil, Omeprazole, Bengay Cream, Fish Oil 1000mg, Multi-Vitamins, Benadryl Itch Stopping Gel, Band-Aid of various sizes, etc. Around 10 monks will participate in the Pindapatha and Katina proceedings. 

Offerings for Kapruka
Please consider offering general day-to-day useful items to the Kapruka. Examples are Slippers (Sizes 7, 8, 9), Socks, Rechargeable batteries, Paper Towels, Washing Detergent, Body Wash, Cleaning liquid, Air Freshener, Shaving Foam, Disposable Razors, Gift cards, etc.

If you have questions, please feel free to contact us.
Contact Information:
  • Manjula  470-265-8055   manjulapra@gmail.com
  • Jinath     404-980-0019   jinaths@gmail.com
Thank you,
May you all be well, happy, and peaceful.
2021 Katina Hosting Families (Jinath, Hasini, Dasheema, and Manjula)

Dharma Deshana Sinhala

Sinhala Dhamma Deshana


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Vassana 2019

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Overnight Pirith Chanting on September 4 from 7 PM to September 5, 7 AM

 

Buddhists seek refuge in the Dhamma at all times. It is needed more at troubled times like this. 

To invoke blessings upon all beings, an Overnight Pirith Chanting will be held at GBV on September 4th Saturday (Labour Day Weekend) from 7pm to 7am on the 5th morning with the participation of 10+ monks. You are invited to attend this event if you are fully vaccinated. You must wear a mask and maintain social distancing while indoors according to the current CDC guidelines. 

Pirith Chanting will also be live-streamed via GBV Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/GeorgiaBuddhistVihara.

Please use the following link to sign up to confirm your participation and to indicate if you wish to provide dinner and snacks: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-overnight

Upcoming events during the 2021 Rains Retreat

 Following is a list of activities during the 2021 Rains Retreat. You are invited to attend in person if you are fully vaccinated against COVID - 19.


If you have questions, please email gbvevents@gavihara.org

GBV 2021 August Poya Program (Nikini Poya)



Georgia Buddhist Vihara Nikini Poya will be observed on Saturday, Aug 28th, 2021. This will be an on-site program with an online option. As per the CDC guidelines, if you are fully vaccinated, you may attend the program in person. We recommend that you wear a mask and practice social distancing even if you are fully vaccinated for the safety of the monks and the attendees.


If you are observing Sil in person or planning to come to the Vihara, please sign-up from the link below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090C4AA9AA22A1FF2-gbvnikini 

Saturday, Aug 28th, 2021 at 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM EDT

The   meeting links are located in the agenda. 

GBV Full Day on-site Sil Program
Time
Event
7:30 am
– 8:00 am
Observation of Eight Precepts
and Vandana
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
8:00 am
– 8:50 am
Guided Meditation by Bhante Bodhi
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
9:00 am
– 10:00 am
Dhamma Deshana by Bhante Dhammaloka (In Sinhala)
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
9:00 am
– 11:00 am
Dhamma Discussion and Q&A Session
(In English) by Bhante Deepankara
o Guided meditation
o Dhamma discussion
o Q&A session
Host: Mr. Justin Howell
https://zoom.us/j/99758531863?pwd=UXhQcmxIekIwQTE4Z1JBMFRyQUIrQT09
Meeting ID: 997 5853 1863
Passcode: 906250
10:00 am
– 11:00 am
Streaming of prerecorded Dhamma Deshana by Bhante Gnanananda (In Sinhala) 
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
11:00 am
– 11:10 am
Break
11:10 am
– 11:30 am
Buddha Poojawa by Bhante Bodhi
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
11:30 am
– 12:00 pm
Daval Daana
12:00 pm
– 1:00 pm
Lunch Break
1:00 pm
– 2:15 am
Dhamma Deshana 
by Bhante Piyananda 

https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
2:15 pm
– 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm
– 3:30 pm
Guided Meditation 
By Bhante Deepankara

https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
3:30 pm
– 4:00 pm
Sutta Discussion and Q&A Session 
By Bhante Deepankara

https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
4:00 pm
– 4:15 pm
Break
4:15 pm
– 6:00 pm
Sutta Discussion (Cont..)
https://zoom.us/j/96157731287?pwd=cU1OUS9XaHVpbVB6d2pZNEVyWUJFdz09
Meeting ID: 961 5773 1287
Passcode: 485497
6:00 pm
Observation of Five Precepts for those who observe Sil, Punnyanumodana, and Conclusion by Bhante Deepankara

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Feel free to contact us through gbvevents@gavihara.org if you have any concerns and questions. Thank you.
May you and yours be well, healthy, and peaceful!

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