Poya and Day Long Bhavana Retreat

 

Invitation – Day-Long Vipassana Meditation Retreat Saturday, September 27, 2025

Dear Friends, We hope this message finds you well. On behalf of the Georgia Buddhist Vihara, we warmly invite you to join our Day-Long Vipassana (Mindfulness) Meditation Retreat on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara (3153 Miller Road, Lithonia, GA 30038). This one-day retreat is a wonderful opportunity to deepen your spiritual practice, explore meditation techniques from the Theravāda Buddhist tradition, and experience the benefits of mindfulness in a supportive community environment. The retreat is open to everyone—whether you are completely new to meditation or a seasoned practitioner. All meditation instructions and discussions will be conducted in English & Sinhala. Please have breakfast before coming. Lunch will be provided. Tentative Schedule Morning Program 8:30 - 9:00 AM – Observance of the Eight Precepts & Traditional Buddhist Chanting (optional) 9:00 - 10:00 AM – Guided Vipassana (“Mindfulness”) Meditation 10:00 - 10:15 AM – Break (Coffee/Tea) 10:15 - 11:15 AM – Metta (“Loving-Kindness”) Meditation 11:15 - 11:30 AM – Lunch Preparation & Traditional Buddhist Chanting 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM – Lunch & Clean-Up Afternoon Program 12:30 - 1:30 PM – Walking Meditation 1:30 - 2:30 PM – Vipassana Meditation 2:30 - 3:00 PM – Break (Coffee/Tea) 3:00 - 4:30 PM – Sutta Discussion 4:30 - 5:00 PM – Conclusion: Termination of the Eight Precepts & Observance of the Five Precepts May you, your family, and friends be well, happy, and peaceful! With Metta, Bhante Wajirabuddhi Thero On behalf of the Georgia Buddhist Vihara Georgia Buddhist Vihara 3153 Miller Road Lithonia, GA 30038 www.gavihara.org