Fullmoon Event at
Ti-Ratana Penchala:
Uposatha (Observance Day)
& Free Vegetarian Lunch
Date:
WEDNESDAY
, 15 JAN 2014
Itinerary for the day from 8.30am-5.00pm
-Door Open 8.30am
-Group Chanting and Group Meditation 10.00am-11.00am
-Lunch 11.00am-12.00noon
-Self Practice 1.00pm-5pm
Breakfast and Lunch will
be served to all participants.
Uposatha days are times
of renewed dedication to Dhamma practice, observed by lay followers and
monastics throughout the world of Theravada Buddhism.
For monastics, these are
often days of more reflection and meditation. In many monasteries physical
labour (construction projects, repairs, etc.) is curtailed. On New Moon and Full
Moon days the fortnightly confession and recitation of the intensive Bhikkhu
Patimokkha (monastic rules of conduct) takes place.
Lay people observe the
Eight Precepts on Uposatha days, as a support for meditation practice and as a
way to re-energize commitment to the Dhamma. Whenever possible, lay people use
these days as an opportunity to visit the local temples or Buddhist centres, in
order to make special offerings to the Sangha, to listen to Dhamma, and to
practise meditation with Dhamma companions.
Explanation taken
from Access to Insight
Enquiries & Confirmation : email to trccpenchala@gmail.com or
call Bro Tommy 012 227 1515/ Sis June 012 240 9020
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