NAVAM FULL MOON DAY

On

Saturday, February 16, 2008 (BE2551)

Navam Full Moon Day Celebrations will be held at the London Buddhist Vihara on Saturday, 16th February 2008, 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 own 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

Morning

9.00 - 9.15 A.M. Administering the Eight Precepts and Admonition (Anusasana)

by Venerable B. Seelawimala Maha Thera, Head of the Vihara

9.15 - 9.45 A.M. Buddha Vandana (Homage to the Buddha)

9.45 - 10.15 A.M. Meditation – by Venerable Susara

10.15 – 10.30 A.M. Tea will be served

10.30 - 11.15 A.M. Dhamma Talk - by Venerable T. Bandula

11.15 A.M. Buddhapuja – by Venerable B. Pannasena

11.30 A.M. Dana to Venerable Monks, Upasakas and Upasikas observing Eight Precepts and lay devotees.

Afternoon

1.15 – 2.00 P.M. Dhamma Discussion

2.00 – 3.00 P.M. Sermon in Sinhala - by Venerable Pandith W. Wimalajothi

3.00 P.M. Tea will be served

3.30 - 4.15P.M. “Niyamas (the Natural order in Buddhism)” Sermon by Ven. B. Seelawimala

4.15 - 5.00 P.M. Sermon in Sinhala by Venerable Napatawala Dhammananda

5.10 - 6.00 P.M. Pirith Chanting and Punyanumodana (sharing of merit)

ALL ARE WELCOME!