08:30 am

Arrival of participants at Dhammahall & Silent Meditation
 

09:00 am

Morning Chanting

Taking Refuge in the Triple Gem,

Observance of 8 or 5 precepts

Short Meditation
 

10:00 am

Preparation of food for Almsoffering
 

10:30 am

Almsoffering, Blessing & Shared Meal
 

11:50 am

Dhamma Talk/Discussion
 

01.00 pm

Break / Walking Meditation

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01:30 pm

Sutta Recitation in Pali and Quiet Meditation

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02:30 pm

Break / Walking Meditation

03:00 pm

Evening Chanting

Guided/Silent Meditation

Short Walking Meditation

Dhamma Reflection

05.00 pm

End of Program

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• Out of consideration to those practising meditation all day, please observe noble silence near the Dhammahall on Full Moon Retreat Days.

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• The ceremony at 9.00 am includes options for taking either 8 or 5 precepts.

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• It is possible to attend only parts of the program, but please be seated in the Dhammahall at least 15 mins before start of sessions

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FUTURE DATES FOR FULL MOON PROGRAM​​  ​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​​​​​
 

• 17th November
  No Retreat Program
  Instead, Robe Offering Ceremony
   

• 15th December
  
   

2025

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• 12th January 2025
   

• 16th February
  Magha Puja
  Ovādapātimokkha
  Sangha Day
   

• 16th March
   

• 13th April
  Thai/Sri Lankan New Year
   

• 11th May
  Vesak
  Birth, Enlightenment, Parinibbāna of the Buddha
  Buddha Day
   

• 8th June
  Poson
  Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka
   

• 13th July 2025
  Āsāḷhā Puja
  Dhammacakkappavattana First Discourse
  Entry to Rains Retreat
  Dhamma Day

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