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Many Buddhists consider participation in festivals and celebrations an important aspect of Buddhist practice. In addition to the religious background, some festivals have social and cultural features.
Year 2022 Events:
2022 Katina Chivara Pooja
Dhamsuwa Meditation CentreKathina – Robe Offering Ceremony 2022 Kathina is one of the major Buddhist events of the year which takes place after monastics complete their observance of three months rainy season retreat. On this occasion, lay devotees offer Kathina Robe and other requisites to monastics in order to express...
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2022 Wassana Invitation Ceremony
2022 Vas Aradhana Ceremony Vas Aradhana is the practice of monastics rains retreat which starts each year on the full moon of July and ends on the full moon of October. This is a tradition that was passed down from the time of the Buddha. Devotees officially invite monastics to...
View More PhotosYear 2021 Events:
2021 Annual Katina Chivara Pooja
Dhamsuwa Meditation Centre Kathina – Robe Offering Ceremony 2021 Kathina is one of the major Buddhist events of the year which takes place after monastics complete their observance of three months rainy season retreat. On this occasion, lay devotees offer Kathina Robe and other requisites to monastics in order to...
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2021 Wassana Invitation Ceremony
2021 Vas Aradhana Ceremony Vas Aradhana is the practice of monastics rains retreat which starts each year on the full moon of July and ends on the full moon of October. This is a tradition that was passed down from the time of the Buddha. Devotees officially invite monastics to...
View More PhotosYear 2020 Events:
2020 Annual Katina Chivara Pooja
Dhamsuwa Meditation Centre Kathina is one of the major Buddhist events of the year which takes place after monastics complete their observance of three months rainy season retreat. On this occasion, lay devotees offer Kathina Robe and other requisites to monastics in order to express their gratitude.
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Opening Ceremony of Dhamsuwa Meditation Centre
As another significant step of Buddhist meditation Association of Australia efforts to disseminate Dhamma, Dhamsuwa Meditation Centre with the leadership of Ven. I. G. Pasadika Thero will be established at 140, McLean Rd, Bundoora under the patronage of Sri Kalyani Yogashrama Forest Monastic Tradition of Sri Lanka. The inaugural event will be held on Wednesday […]
View More Photos2020 Vas Aradhana Pinkama
2020 Vas Aradhana Ceremony Vas Aradhana is the practice of monastics rains retreat which starts each year on the full moon of July and ends on the full moon of October. This is a tradition that was passed down from the time of the Buddha. Devotees officially invite monastics to observe this retreat for three […]
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