8 Precepts Program (Half-day Retreat) and Dhamma Talk
Sunday 11th June 2017
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June monthly program coincides with the celebration of Poson full moon day which marks the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka about 23 centuries ago. We have organized an eight precepts program which includes chanting, meditation and discussions and a Dhamma talk on the above topic. Please plan to observe 8 precepts, to bring a food item or to attend the afternoon
Born in Kandy, Sri Lanka in 1976, Venerable Sankichcha received novice ordination at the age of 15 in 1991. Not long after his higher ordination, in 1996, he moved to Australia where he lived for four years. Ven. Sankichcha moved to Great Lakes Buddhist Vihara in December of 2001. He has conducted many Dhamma Sermons and Meditation Programs over 14 years in USA.
Program Schedule
09.00 a.m. – 09.30 a.m. Observing Eight Precepts* and Buddha Vandana
09.30 a.m. – 10.00 a.m. Dhamma Discussion
10.00 a.m. – 10.45 a.m. Meditation
10.45 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Break
Part II
11.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Buddha Puja: Offerings to the Buddha
11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Dana / Lunch
12.00 p.m. – 12.45 p.m. Cleaning
Part III
12.45 p.m. – 01.15 p.m. Walking Meditation
01.15 p.m. – 01.45 p.m. Sitting Meditation
01.45 p.m. – 02.15 p.m. Jataka Story
02.15 p.m. – 02.45 p.m. Sutta Discussion
02.45 p.m. – 03.15 p.m. Chanting of Pirith
03.15 p.m. – 03.30 p.m. Reflection of the day and Dismissal of Eight Precepts. End of program.
Dear Tantra Amashuta,
You can come for Wednesday meditation without a prior approval. Please come to PBC on wednesday before 7.00pm. You can also call the center 7242952525. Thaank you for your interest.
Damitha – Secretary, Pittsburgh Buddhist Center