Thai New Year – Songkran

 

This Sunday, the 16th of April, we will be celebrating the Thai New Year – Songkran – at Sumedharama.

As in Western New Year celebrations, in Songkran there is also the intention of reflecting, leaving the past behind, renewing energies and asserting determinations for the new year.

The festivities will begin at 9 a.m.

At 9:30 am, the monastic community will perform the traditional Chants of Protection – Paritta. The visitors can ask for the Five Precepts at this time.

Then, at 10 am, the Rice Offering Ceremony and the main meal of the day will take place. (you can bring a dish to share)

After the meal, around 12:00, the traditional Water Pouring Ceremony will take place.

From 4 pm to 6 pm we will have our usual Sunday Meditation Workshop.

All are welcome.