BINARA POYA CEREMONY.

September 15th, 2007.

Dear Friends,

You, your family and friends are kindly invited to participate in the Binara-Poya ceremony to be held on Saturday, September 15th, 2007 at the North Carolina Buddhist Viharaya.

Heel Dhana for the Maha Sangha and Upaska/Upasikas will be provided. The Daval Dhana will be provided along with the participation of everyone who wishes to bring a dish. Please find the link to the menu and signup sheet below.


If you have any questions or suggestions, please email Geetha(geethaw@hotmail.com), Sanjeewa(sanjeewa.naranpanawe@gmail.com) or Prabath(prabath_kuruwita@hotmail.com) We keenly hope that you will be able to participate in the Poya program and look forward to seeing you all at the Vihara.

With Metta,

Naranpanawe, Wanigasekera and Kuruwita Arachchi

Poya Program
6:45am Arrival of preceptors.
7:30am Observance of the eight precepts.
8:00am Buddha pooja.
8:15am Heel dana for Maha Sangha and Upasaka/Upasika.
9:00am-10:15am Meditation (Bavana).
10:30am-11:00am Buddha Pooja.
11:30am  Daval Dana for Maha Sangha and Upasaka/Upasika.
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
1:30pm-4:30am Dhamma sermon and discussion  
5:00pm Gilanpasa Pooja & end of poya ceremony.