Nikini Poya Ceremony
 

Saturday 25th, August 2007


Dear Friends,

You, your family and friends are kindly invited to participate in the Poya ceremony to be held on Saturday, August 25th, 2007 at the Vihara.

We will be providing the Heel Dhana for the Maha Sangha and Upaska/Upasikas. The Daval Dhana will be provided along with the participation of everyone who wishes to bring a dish. Please find the menu and the sign up sheet posted here and indicate the number of participants.

If you have any questions or suggestions, please email us at enokae@msn.com. You may also call us at (704) 717-4337 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,

Mahendra, Enoka & Purni


Signup Page

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.
9:00-10:15am Meditation (Bavana).
10:30-11:00am Buddha Pooja.
11:30am  Daval Dana for Maha Sangha and Upasaka/Upasika.
12:00-1:00pm Lunch
1:30-2:30am Dhamma sermon  
2:30-3:00pm Tea
3:00-4:30pm Dhamma discussion
5:00pm Gilanpasa Pooja & end of poya ceremony.