Wesak 2017

                 Georgia Buddhist Vihara wishes you a happy and a peaceful Vesak

Our annual Wesak program celebrates three events of the utmost significance in the life of prince Siddhartha who became a Buddha – His Birth, his attainment of Enlightenment, and his passing away. Georgia Buddhist Vihara warmly invites you to be a part of the triple commemoration. Wesak full moon day has been for centuries regarded as the Buddha Day. For it was on a Wesak full moon day, that the Sakyan prince Siddhartha Gautama was born, in Lumbini Park, on the frontier of Nepal, attained Enlightenment, under the Bodhi tree in Gaya, and passed away in Kusinara. The Buddhists all over the world celebrate with devotion the Triple Anniversary of Wesak. To a true follower of the Buddha, there is no greater day than Wesak Poya which also symbolizes peace, love, compassion and piety. 

  

7.30 am	Observance of the Eight Precepts, for both adult and young; Buddha Pooja and Heel Dana
8-30am	Wesak Dhamma Deshana
9-30am	Bhāvanā/Blood Drive
11-00am	Buddha Pūjāva
11-20am	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts.
12-00 noon	Luncheon
1-.2pm	Dhamma  Q & A session 1-1.30 for children by Bhante Buddhi Thero
2:00 - 3:00 pm	Talk & Slide presentation/ Q & A session, Abhidhamma (English) - Dr. Deeptha Jayaratne
3:00-4:00pm	Bhavana for young/children mindful activities/Sutra Discussion; MN 06 - Akankeya sutta
4:00 pm	Wesak Bhakthi Geetha and certificate presentation for Dhamma School (Dhaham Pasala)    Please see below agenda for  Dhamma school Wesak day program starting at 4.00pm. 1. Welcome -    Nevinka and Lisanga 2  " Serivanija Jathaka - Drama    3  Bathi gee   -  Savana Kodithuwakku 4  Bathi Gee - Suranika Galhena 5  " Vessantara Jathaka - Drama 6. Bathi Gee - Nisal Rajapakse 7. Buddhist talk - Thai Nguyen 8  Mahasara Jathaka - Drama 9  Bathi gee - Suranika Galhena 10 presentation of certificates Inauguration of newly established Moonstone and candle holder (pahan Weta) Please note: We are doing a school supply drive for kids in SL. If you would like to donate please bring the items to the temple on or before may 10th.( please share this with your friends )  Most needed items. Note; Monetary donations are welcome to avoid the shipping and customs cost) Colored Pencils - ( 12count ) Box of Crayons - ( 24 counts) Eraser Caps Pencils pencil sharpeners book bags rulers Please bring flowers for Evening Buddha Pooja.

Binara Poya

Binara Full Moon Poya Program will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

The most historical event that happened on Binara Pura full moon Poya day was the establishment of Bhikkuni Order. On the initiative of the Maha Prajapati Gotami the Buddha allowed the (Upasika) woman to enter the order.

Maha Prajapati Gotami was the sister of Queen Mahamaya, mother of Prince Siddharta Gautama. She is the aunt of the Prince. Following Mahamaya’s passing away, seven days after the birth of Prince Siddhartha, it was Maha Prajapati Gotami who brought up Prince Siddhatta. According to the history of Buddhism, Maha Prajapati Gotami was the first Bhikkuni in Buddha Sasana. She entered the Order with five hundred princesses on a Binara Pura Pasalosvaka Poya Day and thus began the Bhikkuni Order.



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MORNING PROGRAM

7:30 am – 8:30 am : Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30 am – 9:00 am : Tea & coffee break.

9:00 am – 10:00 am : Vipassana Introduction.

10:00 am - 11:00 am:  Sutra Discussion  

11:00 am - 11:30 pm : Buddha Puja (MUST Start at 11:00 AM) 

11:30 am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monastics and those who observe eight precepts. 

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deeptha Jayaratne

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm : Tea & coffee break.

3:30-4:30 pm: Dhamma Desana by Baminiyanvila  Dhammaloka.  

5:00 pm:  Atavisi Pujava and end of the program. 

Nikini Poya Program 2016

Nikini Full Moon Poya Program will be held on Saturday, August  20, 2016 from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

Nikini full moon (Poya) day falling in August,  one month after the commencement of “Wassana Kala“the rainy retreat; is of special significance for Buddhists due to a number of incidents that took place on this day.

Attainment of Arahatship by the Buddha’s chief attendant, Ananda Maha Thera, commencement of the first Dhamma Sangayana, convocation to settle the Buddhist canon and “Pasu Vas” or the commencement of the “Vas” period by those who had not started the period of sojourn on the Esala full moon day are some of them. For Sri Lankans this day is further more significant because of the world famous Kandy Esala Perahera which normally ends on this day.

Sign up for the program:

MORNING PROGRAM

7:30 am – 8:30 am : Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana.

8:30 am – 9:00 am : Tea & coffee break.

9:00 am – 10:00 am : Vipassana Meditation.

10:00 am - 11:00 am:  Sutra Discussion:  

11:00 am - 11:30 pm : Buddha Puja (MUST Start at 11:00 AM) 

11:30 am – 12:00 Noon: Dana offering to the monastics and those who observe eight precepts. Dana Sponsored by: Amarasinghe family

12:00Noon – 1:00pm Luncheon

AFTERNOON PROGRAM

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm : Dhamma Class for Children  (In English) by Ven. Bikkuni Kalutara Sudinna 

3:00 pm – 3:30 pm : Tea & coffee break.

3:30-4:30 pm: Dhamma Desana by Bhikkhuni Kalutara  Sudinna  sponsored by Devout family  Indira & Meth Gunasekara Family

4:30 pm - 5:30 pm : Special Damma talk for Upasika by Ven. Bhikkhuni Kalutara Sudinna  

6:00 pm:  Atavisi Pujava and end of the program. 

Poson Poya

Poson Poya Program will be observed on the Saturday, Jun, 25th, 2016 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.
Our Dhmma youth friends are organizing a blood drive on the  Posn poya day. We invite you all to join the program.

Morning Program
7:30	–	8:30	a.m.	Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana
8:30	–	8:45	a.m.	Tea & coffee break
8:45	–	10:00	a.m.	Vipassana Meditation By Ven, Panamwela Wajirabuddhi Thero
10:00	–	11:00	a.m.	Sathipattana Meditation Discussion
11:00	–	11:30	a.m.	Buddha Pooja (Must start @ 11.00)
11:30	–	12:00	nn	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe  eight precepts
12:00	–	1:00	p.m.	Luncheon
Afternoon Program
1:00	–	2:30	p.m.	Sutra Discussion
2:30	–	2:45	p.m.	Tea & coffee break
2.45	–	5:30	p.m.	Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
		5:30	p.m.	Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja

Wesak

Georgia Buddhist Vihara wishes you a happy and a peaceful Vesak

Our annual Wesak program celebrates three events of the utmost significance in the life of prince Siddhartha who became a Buddha – His Birth, his attainment of Enlightenment, and his passing away. Georgia Buddhist Vihara warmly invites you to be a part of the triple commemoration. Wesak full moon day has been for centuries regarded as the Buddha Day. For it was on a Wesak full moon day, that the Sakyan prince Siddhartha Gautama was born, in Lumbini Park, on the frontier of Nepal, attained Enlightenment, under the Bodhi tree in Gaya, and passed away in Kusinara. The Buddhists all over the world celebrate with devotion the Triple Anniversary of Wesak. To a true follower of the Buddha, there is no greater day than Wesak Poya which also symbolizes peace, love, compassion and piety.  

Program for Saturday, May 21, 2016

7.30 am	Observance of the Eight Precepts, for both adult and young; Buddha Pooja and Heel Dana
8-30am	Wesak Dhamma Deshana
9-30am	Bħavanā
11-00am	Buddha PŪjāva
11-20am	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts.
12-00 noon	Luncheon
1-.2pm	Dhamma  Q & A session 1-1.30 for children by Bhante Bodhi
2:00 - 3:00 pm	Talk & Slide presentation/ Q & A session, Abhidhamma (English) - Dr. Deeptha Jayaratne
3:00-4:00pm	Bhavana for young/children mindful activities
4:00 pm    6:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm	Wesak bhakthi geetha and certificate presentation for Dhamma School (Dhaham Pasela)  Evening Buddha Puja Wesak Dansala Lighting of lanterns

Madin Poya Program

Madin Poya Program will be observed on the Sunday, March 15th, 2015 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

Please sign up for the program
Check out who is coming!!!! 

Morning Program
7:30	–	8:30	a.m.	Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana
8:30	–	8:45	a.m.	Tea & coffee break
8:45	–	10:00	a.m.	Vipassana Meditation By Ven, Panamwela Wajirabuddhi Thero
10:00	–	11:00	a.m.	Sathipattana Meditation Discussion
11:00	–	11:30	a.m.	Buddha Pooja
11:30	–	12:00	noon	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts
12:00	–	1:00	p.m.	Luncheon
Afternoon Program
1:00	–	3:30	p.m.	Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
3:30	–	3:45	p.m.	Tea & coffee break
3.45	–	5:30	p.m.	Sutra Discussion
		5:30	p.m.	Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja

Nawam Poya Program

Nawam Poya Program will be observed on the Saturday, February 21st, 2015 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

Please sign up for the program
Check out who is coming!!!! 

Morning Program
7:30	–	8:30	a.m.	Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana
8:30	–	8:45	a.m.	Tea & coffee break
8:45	–	10:00	a.m.	Vipassana Meditation By Ven, Panamwela Wajirabodhi Thero
10:00	–	11:00	a.m.	Sathipattana Meditation Discussion
11:00	–	11:30	a.m.	Buddha Pooja
11:30	–	12:00	noon	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts
12:00	–	1:00	p.m.	Luncheon
Afternoon Program
1:00	–	3:30	p.m.	Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
3:30	–	3:45	p.m.	Tea & coffee break
3.45	–	5:30	p.m.	Sutra Discussion: Maratajjaniya Sutta (link)
		5:30	p.m.	Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja

Il Poya Program

Il Full Moon Poya Program will be observed on the Sunday, November 16th, 2014 from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Georgia Buddhist Vihara.  We invite you all to join the program.

Please sign up for the program
Check out who is coming!!!! 

Morning Program
7:30	–	8:30	a.m.	Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana
8:30	–	8:45	a.m.	Tea & coffee break
8:45	–	10:00	a.m.	Vipassana Meditation By Ven, Panamwela Wajirabodhi Thero
10:00	–	11:00	a.m.	Sathipattana Meditation Discussion
11:00	–	11:30	a.m.	Buddha Pooja
11:30	–	12:00	noon	Dana offering to the monks and those who observe eight precepts
12:00	–	1:00	p.m.	Luncheon
Afternoon Program
1:00	–	3:30	p.m.	Discussion (base on Abhidhamma) by Dr. Deepta Jayaratne
3:30	–	3:45	p.m.	Tea & coffee break
3.45	–	5:30	p.m.	Sutra Discussion: Kosmbi Sutta (English, Sinhala, Pali) By Ven Aluthgama Chandananda Thero
		5:30	p.m.	Termination of the Sil and Gilanpasa Puja