Date: May 19, 2024
PBC is conducting half-day retreat as part of the 2024 Vesak Celebrations on May 19th, Sunday from 9.00 am – 5.30pm. You will follow the “eight precepts” while practicing mindfulness in every activity, chanting and listening to Dhamma talks in person at PBC. During this program lunch and all refreshments will be provided for participants
Program Schedule
Part 1 – Eight Precepts Program /Half-Day Retreat
09.00 a.m. – 09.30 a.m. Observing Eight Precepts* and Buddha Vandana
09.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma Talk
10.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Meditation
11.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Buddha Puja: Offerings to the Buddha
11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Dana / Lunch: Mindful Eating
12.00 p.m. – 12.30 p.m. Cleaning and Break
12.30 p.m. – 01.15 p.m. Walking Meditation
01.15 p.m. – 01.45 p.m. Sitting Meditation
01.45 p.m. – 02.30 p.m. Sutta Discussion
02.30 p.m – 03.00 p.m. Meditation on the Qualities of the Buddha
03.00 p.m. – 03.30 p.m. Q & A
03.30 p.m. – 04.00 p.m. Chanting Pirith & Reflection of the day and Dismissal of Eight Precepts
09.30 a.m. – 10.30 a.m. Dhamma Talk
10.30 a.m. – 11.00 a.m. Meditation
11.00 a.m. – 11.30 a.m. Buddha Puja: Offerings to the Buddha
11.30 a.m. – 12.00 p.m. Dana / Lunch: Mindful Eating
12.00 p.m. – 12.30 p.m. Cleaning and Break
12.30 p.m. – 01.15 p.m. Walking Meditation
01.15 p.m. – 01.45 p.m. Sitting Meditation
01.45 p.m. – 02.30 p.m. Sutta Discussion
02.30 p.m – 03.00 p.m. Meditation on the Qualities of the Buddha
03.00 p.m. – 03.30 p.m. Q & A
03.30 p.m. – 04.00 p.m. Chanting Pirith & Reflection of the day and Dismissal of Eight Precepts
Part II (Devotional Songs)
04.00 p.m. – 04.30 p.m. Displays of Vesak Lanterns
04.30 p.m. – 05.00 p.m. Bhakthi Gee (Devotional Songs) by Children
05:00 p.m – 05.30 p.m. Bhakthi Gee (Devotional Songs) by Adults
05.30 p.m. Refreshments and end
04.30 p.m. – 05.00 p.m. Bhakthi Gee (Devotional Songs) by Children
05:00 p.m – 05.30 p.m. Bhakthi Gee (Devotional Songs) by Adults
05.30 p.m. Refreshments and end
* Eight Precepts
1. Abstaining from killing or harming any living being
2. Abstaining from taking what is not properly given (i.e. stealing)
3. Abstaining from sexual and sensual indulgence
4. Abstaining from false speech
5. Abstaining from using intoxicants
6. Abstaining from taking solid meals after noon (moderation in eating)
7. Abstaining from entertainment, dancing, singing, use of beauty products &
perfumes (modesty)
8. Abstaining from seating on high and luxurious chairs and beds (simplicity)
2. Abstaining from taking what is not properly given (i.e. stealing)
3. Abstaining from sexual and sensual indulgence
4. Abstaining from false speech
5. Abstaining from using intoxicants
6. Abstaining from taking solid meals after noon (moderation in eating)
7. Abstaining from entertainment, dancing, singing, use of beauty products &
perfumes (modesty)
8. Abstaining from seating on high and luxurious chairs and beds (simplicity)