VAS ARADHANA CEREMONY 2023 (RAINY RETREAT INVITATION)
The rainy retreat invitation will be held at the Samadhi Buddhist Vihara on Saturday, 29th July 2023 at 5.00pm
Ven. Makuldeniye Somarathana, Ven. Sambodhi, Ven. Mapalane Sumanatissa and Maduwanwela Dhammasiddhi theros will observe Vassana precept in this Vassana season.
The 2023 Vassana season will be sponsored by,
- Buddhika Rodrigo & Samanthika Wijesinghe
- Salinda Lekamge & Saumya Amarasinghe
- Edward Robinson & Madu Nishanthi
- Lalith Weerasinghe & Nirosha Rathnayake
- Niluka Velathanthiri
- Indika Gunasekara & Thakshila Wickramasinghe
- Supun Sandaruwan & Niwanthi Abeykoon
- Vidumal Kariyawasam & Chamari Wijewardana
and their children.
The programe details are as follows,
5:00 pm – 5:45 pm – Vandana, Gilanpasa pooja & Pirith Sajjayana
5:45 pm – 6:45 pm – Inviting Maha Sangha to observe VAS precept
6:45 pm – 7:15 pm – Offering Gilanpasa for maha Sangha
7:15 pm – 8:00 pm – Refreshment for congregation
The tradition of Vassana (Rainy Retreat) was started during the time of the Buddha. Full ordained Buddhist Monks and lay followers all over the world continue to observe the Rainy Retreat for a duration of three months, from the full moon day in July to the full moon day in October. During this time, they dedicate their time to spiritual activities such as practicing meditation and studying the Dhamma. This gives an opportunity for lay community to take care of the Monks by offering them food, drinks, medicine etc. and also to participate in spiritual activities during this time.
You are all kindly invited to participate in this meritorious activity.
May the Blessings of Noble Triple Gem be with you!