NAVAM FULL MOON DAY 

On 

Saturday, March 06, 2010 (BE2553) 

Navam Full Moon Day Celebrations will be held at the London Buddhist Vihara on Saturday, 06th  March 2010, 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

 9.00 - 9.15 A.M.            Administering the Eight Precepts and Admonition (Anusasana)by Venerable B. Seelawimala Nayaka 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 – Venerable Pandith W. Wimalajothi

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

 1.15 – 2.15 P.M.           Sutta Reading 

 2.15 – 3.00 P.M.           “Keeping Sila” Sermon by Venerable Susara

 3.00 P.M.                     Tea will be served

 3.30 - 4.15P.M.             “Art of Noble Living” Sermon by Venerable B. Seelawimala

4.15 - 5.15 P.M.             Sermon in Sinhala - by Venerable Konwewe Ariyarathana

5.15 - 6.00 P.M.             Pirith Chanting and Punyanumodana (sharing of merit)

ALL   ARE   WELCOME