Dhamma Sunday – Uposatha Observance – Sunday August 5th 2018

We warmly invite you to participate at the August Uposatha Observance of 2018 at the Dharmapala Institute on Sunday 5^th of August 2018. Venerable Kirinde Chandananda thero, Venerable Kannadeniye Santa thero and Venerable Weragoda Sujatha thero will be conducting the Uposatha Observance days’ program this month. 

  

 

08:30   Morning chanting & taking eight precepts

09:00  Guided Meditation

10:15  Dhamma Talk/discussion (සත්ථිසූත්‍රය)

 

11:30  Buddha Pooja & Lunch Meal offerings

12.30  ‘Lakkana Sutta’ – dhamma forum

01:00  Dhamma discussion/forum (cont සත්ථිසූත්‍රය) 

03:15  Afternoon tea

03:30  Dhamma Talk – Vanarinda Jathaka (https://suttacentral.net/ja57/en/chalmers)

04:30  Taking five precepts

 

Uposatha Observance days are days committed to renew dedication to Dhamma practice. Lay people may observe the Eight Precepts on Uposatha days, and will intensify the practice and deepen the knowledge of Dhamma. For those who find it less flexible to participate in the full-day program, we encourage the use of this opportunity to visit the temple, attend to Dhamma talks, and to join the meditation sessions, as your time permits. If you plan to attend the Uposatha Observance Day, you may have your breakfast at home and be present at the Dharmapala Institute premises by 8.30 AM. Udeni and Kumudini Dharmawardane are generously offering the meal dana for the Uposatha program on this day.