Āsāḷha Pūjā 2024

We would hereby like to invite everyone for Asalha Puja at Lokuttara Vihara (Skiptvet Buddhist Monastery).

On Saturday the 20th of July we will host a celebration to commemorate the first sermon of the Buddha, known as the “Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta” This discourse was offered in Sarnath, outside the Indian city of Varanasi, approximately 2500 years ago and it marks the beginning of the spreading of Dhamma (the teachings of the Buddha) in the world.

10:00 – All gather in the dāna sāla (main house)

10.30 – Rice Pindapat (alms-round)

11.00 – Meal offering, followed by a communal meal.

12:45 - All gather in the sāla (meditation hall)

13.00 – Meditation following by Dhamma Talk by a senior monk (in Thai and English)

14.00 – Blessing and closing the afternoon session.

19.00 – Chanting & meditation (Meditation hall)

All are warmly invited to join.

Please note that the program is subject to change as needed.

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