Annual Rains Retreat Invitation Ceremony

Bhante (LA Buddhist Vihara); Ashley Wells, Crystal Q. (eds.), Wisdom Quarterly

Annual Rains Retreat (Vas) Invitation Ceremony and Esala Full Moon Day Meditation Retreat (FREE)

Sil Program (8:30 am-5:00 pm)

8:30-9:30 am: Observance of Eight Precepts, Buddha Puja, Breakfast

9:30-11:00 am: Instructions and Practice of Meditation

11:00-11:20 am: Buddha Puja

11:20-12:00 noon: Dana (Lunch)

12:00- 12:30 pm: Lunch

12:30-1:15 pm: Chanting Pirith (Dhammachakka Sutra)

1:15-3:15 pm: Dharma Discussion

3:15-3:30 pm: Tea break

3:30-4:30 pm: Dharma sermon

4:30-5:00 pm: Preparation for Atavisi Puja

Vas Aradhana Evening Program (5:00 pm)
5:00 pm – Gathering time and preparation
5:15 pm – Observance of Five Precepts and offering to the 28 Buddhas
5:45 pm – Rains Retreat Invitation Ceremony
6:00 pm – Anusasana (Dharma advice on the Rains Retreat Invitation)
6:30 pm – Conclusion and refreshments

• Los Angeles Buddhist Vihara
• 920 N. Summit Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
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• Telephone: (626) 797-6144