Vesak celebrations 25th – 26th May

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This is the Month of Vesak …   let us all reflect on Lord Buddha’s Teachings more than ever,, and put it all in to practice….

On 25th

  • 6.15 pm: Arrival of Invited Guests
  • 6.30 pm: Welcome Address by President, SLSBS
  • 6.35 pm: Lighting of the Traditional Oil lamp and Opening of the Vesak Thorana
  • 6.40 pm: Anushasana by Ven. Sobhitha Thero (Chief Incumbent, Perth Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara)
  • 6.45 pm: Anushasana by Ven. Ajahn Brahmawanso (Abbot, Bodhinyana Forest Monastery, Serpentine)
  • 6.50 pm: Address by Premier of Western Australia
  • 6.55 pm: Address by Leader of the Opposition, Western Australia
  • 7.00 pm: Address by Deputy Leader of Opposition, Australia
  • 7.05 pm: Address by Mayor of Gosnells
  • 7.10 pm: Refreshments for Guests
  • 7.30 pm: Dan Sela by the Dhamma School Parents

On 26th

  • 8.30 – 9.15 am: Observing Ata Sil, Buddha Puja, Anushasana
  • 9.15 – 9.45 am: Gilanpasa to Sil Observers and Rest period
  • 9.45 – 10.30 am: Meditation
  • 10.45 – 11.00 am: Buddha Puja
  • 11.00 – 12.15 pm: Dana to the Ven. Monks & Sil Observers
  • 12.15 – 1.00 pm: Rest Period
  • 1.00 – 2.00 pm: Chanting Pirith, Meditation & Dhamma Discussion
  • 2.00 – 3.00 pm: Dhamma Deshana
  • 3.00 – 3.30 pm: Gilanpasa to Sil Observers& Rest period
  • 3.30 – 4.30 pm: Dhamma Deshana
  • 5.00 – 6.00 pm: Atavisi Buddha Puja
  • 6.00- 6.45 pm: Dhamma Deshana
  • 6.45 – 7.30 pm: Bhakthi Geetha
  • 7.30 pm: Dan Sela

CAR PARKING FACILITIES:

  • The main entrance will be closed after 5.30 pm on Saturday, 25th May.
  • The entrance to the Temple afterwards will be through the rear entrance off Postling Street.
  • PLEASE DO NOT park on the Council verge or Neighbors’ verges.
  • Please car pool as much as possible.