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

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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. 

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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 Using  When you click the meeting link, your browser will automatically download the correct Zoom client for your device. If you need to manually download the client, please visit https://zoom.us/download. Visit your app store and search for the Zoom app for mobile devices. Here are some helpful videos:  How To Sign Up & Download Meeting Client, How to Join a Zoom Meeting 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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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!

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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 9^th – 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 10^th - 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.

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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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