BUDDHA DAY (VESAK) which commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment, and the Parinibbana
of the Buddha will be celebrated at the London Buddhist Vihara
on
SUNDAY, 06th MAY 2012 (B.E. 2556)
PROGRAMME
| 9.00 | Hoisting the Buddhist Flag by Dr. Cris Nonis, H. E. the High Commissioner for Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom |
| 9.05 | Lighting of the Traditional Oil Lamp. |
| 9.15 | Administering Eight Precepts and Admonition (anusasana) by Ven. B. Seelawimala Nayaka Thera,Head of the Vihara, Chief Sangha Nayaka of Great Britain. |
| 9.30 | Buddha Vandana (Paying Homage to the Buddha) by Ven. T. Bandula. |
| 9.45 | Meditation – Instruction & Practice by Ven. Susara. |
| 10.15 | Tea will be served. |
| 10.30 | “Mind is the Forerunner” by Ven. K. Ariyaratana. |
| 11.15 | Buddhapuja – by Ven. A. Sorata |
| 1.30 | Keynote speach “The Intelligent, Conscious Universe” by Prof. Chandra Wickramasinghe He is a world-renowned authority in the field of astronomy. He was the Professor of Applied Mathematics & Astronomy at Cardiff University of Wales & Director of the Cardiff Centre for Astrobiology. |
| 3.00 | Tea will be served. |
| 11.30 | Dana offering to Venerable monks, Upasakas and Upasikas observing Eight Precepts. |
| 1.00 | Dhamma Discussion |
| 3.30 | “Buddha Nature – The Theravada Perspective” by Ven. B Seelawimala Nayaka Thera. |
| 4.15 | Sinhala Sermon – by Ven. Ambagamuwe Soratha, Head of the Vihara, Potgul Viharaya, Gampola |
| 5.15 | Paritta Chanting and Punyanumodana. |
| 6.00 | “Bodu Bethi Gee (Buddhist Devotional Songs)” by Dhamma school parents. |
| 6.30 | Refreshments will be served All are welcome! |
CHILDREN’S VESAK PROGRAMME
Saturday, 05th May 2012
All parents are invited to bring their children to a special programme to be celebrated on
Saturday 05th May from 9.00 am-1.15pm. The programme will include:
Observing Eight Precepts Buddha Puja Dana Sermon for children Pirith
LONDON BUDDHIST VIHARA
Dharmapala Building, The Avenue, Chiswick, London W4 1UD.
BUDDHA DAY (VESAK)