The full moon day of July (23) marks the beginning of the three- months-long Vassana period. Traditionally we invite monks to observe their Vassana precepts and reside in our Buddhist center during these three months. This is a period for both monks and lay followers to dedicate more to the practice of Dhamma and achieve spiritual goals.

On this Sunday, 18 th July, Chandrasiri & Thilaka Jayakody & family will make this invitation on behalf of the whole congregation.

Our monks plan to observe their Vassana retreat in our new place. Part of renovations has been completed. Facilities will be sufficient for monks to live there. We will be able to visit monks and provide their basic needs in this new place.
We will send out the sign-up sheet for sponsoring each week of the Vassana period on July 19th evening. We invite you to join this monthly gathering and Vassana invitation.
Please sign up if you are planning to come since we have limited the number of participants. Please also sign up for a pot luck dish.

Link for participation  https://pittsburghbuddhistcenter.org/volunteer-donate/?sheet_id=72&task_id=658 
Link for pot luck  https://pittsburghbuddhistcenter.org/volunteer-donate/?sheet_id=71

Program Schedule
Part I
11:00 am – 11:30 am: Offerings (Buddha-puja)
11: 30 am – 12: 30: Dana and Pot Luck Lunch

Part II
1:30 pm – 1:45 pm: Invitation for Vassana Retreat
1:45 pm – 2:30 pm: Dhamma Talk & Discussion
2:30 pm – 2:45 pm: Meditation
2:45 pm – 3:00 pm: Blessing Service with Pirith Chanting