Vihara Calendar
 
Ongoing Schedule
 

Meditation

7pm Tuesday and Friday. You can get instruction at either class, and you are welcome to come meditate at any other time.
All Dharma Vijaya meditation classes are free of charge, though donations are appreciated. 
We welcome new members of the Vihara.
 

Sunday School

This is from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. Ask the monks for more information.
Don’t miss the chance to have your children become educated in the tradition of their parents.
 

2016 Full Moon (Poya) Day Services

 
Duruthu Lord Buddha’s first visit to Sri Lanka  Sunday, Jan. 3rd
Navam Lord Buddha’s first proclamation of a code of ethical precepts for the Sangha Sunday, Feb. 7th
Medin The day Lord Buddha first visited his father after enlightened as Buddha Sunday, Mar. 6th
Bak The second visit of Lord Buddha to Sri Lanka Sunday, April 3rd
Vesak The trice holy day which marks the birth of Prince Sidhartha, Enlightenment, and Parinibbana Saturday, May 21st
Poson Introduction of Buddhism to Sri Lanka by Arahat Mahinda Sunday, June 5th
Esala Lord Buddha preached the first sermon and the Sangha began to observe the three month retreat Sunday, July 3rd
Nikini Monks should meditate on the five contemplations Sunday, Aug. 7th
Binara Lord Buddha preached the Ariyavamsa sutta Sunday, Sept. 4th
Vap The end of Vas and conclusion of Lord Buddha’s teaching of Abhidhamma Saturday, Oct.15th -

Sunday, 16th

Ill The dispatch of the first sixty Arahats, the first messengers of Lord Buddha Sunday, Nov. 6th
Unduvap Nun Sanghamitta, daughter of Emperor Asoka, brought a sapling of the sacred Bodhi tree to Sri Lanka Sunday, Dec. 4th

Eight Precepts (Atasil) Retreat on Poya observance Days : 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
[Vegetarian breakfast & lunch provided]

Dhamma Class - Saturday 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Kathina  

Whole Night Chanting - Saturday 15th October ; Kathina ceremony, Sunday 16th October

 

Special Bodhi Pujas

Please call the Vihara to schedule a time and date of your convenience.
 

Chanting of Pirith

Mornings (6:30 - 7:15) & Evenings (7:00 - 8:00)