THE LONDON BUDDHIST VIHARA
(ANAGARIKA DHARMAPALA TRUST) Dharmapala Building, The Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 1UD Tel: (020) 8995 9493 Fax:(020) 8994 8130 Email: london.vihara@virgin.net Website: www.londonbuddhistvihara.org NAVAM FULL MOON DAY On Saturday, February 04, 2012 (BE2555) Navam Full Moon Day Celebrations will be held at the London Buddhist Vihara on Saturday, 04th February 2012, commencing at 9.00 a.m. This Full Moon Day falls in February. It is important because it was on this day that the Buddha appointed the Arahantas Maha Sariputta and Maha Moggallana as his chief disciples. Also on this day, twenty years after His Enlightenment, the Buddha decided to introduce the Vinaya Code for the Bhikkhu Sangha for their well-being. It was on this day that the Buddha predetermined that he would pass away after three months, and he told Mara of his decision. P R O G R A M M E 9.00 - 9.15 A.M. Administering the Eight Precepts and Admonition (Anusasana) by Venerable B. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera, Head of the Vihara 9.15 - 9.30 A.M. Buddha Vandana (Homage to the Buddha) led by Ven. T. Bandula 9.30 - 10.00 A.M. Meditation led by Ven. B. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera 10.00 – 10.30 A.M. Tea will be served 10.30 - 11.15 A.M. Sermon by Ven. T. Bandula 11.15 A.M. Buddhapuja – led by Ven. Ambagamuwe Soratha 11.30 A.M. Dana to Venerable Monks, Upasakas and Upasikas observing Eight Precepts and lay devotees. 1.00 – 2.00 P.M. Dhamma Discussion – Dhamma Discussion led by Ven. K. Ariyarathana 2.00 – 3.00 P.M. “The Importance of Paying Homage to the Noble Triple Gem” Sermon by Ven. K. Ariyarathana 3.00 P.M. Tea will be served 3.30 – 4.30 P.M. “Why do we Contemplate? (Kayanupassana)” Sermon by Ven. B. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera 4.30 – 5.30P.M. Sermon in Sinhala - by Ven. Ambagamuwe Soratha, Head of the Podthgul Viharaya, Weligalla Gampola 5.30 – 6.30 P.M. Pirith Chanting and Punyanumodana (sharing of merit) ALL ARE WELCOME! |