O Asalha Puja It celebrates the first structured speech the Buddha delivered after his enlightenment and is celebrated on the full moon of July (the full moon of the eighth lunar month of the Indian calendar). This discourse is called ‘Dhammacakkappavattana sutta’ and it was with it that ‘the wheel of the Dhamma was set in motion’ (here Dhamma means teaching). It contains the essence of the Buddha’s subsequent teaching, addressing the ‘Four Noble Truths’.

It was at the end of this discourse that Venerable Kondanyo understood the essential part of the teaching and that the Buddhist monastic order began.

This day is also known as Dhamma Day and is an opportunity to deepen the Buddha's teachings. It also marks the beginning of vassal.

No Saturday, 20th:

 After the usual 7:30 p.m. meditation, there will be a Dhamma lecture by Ajahn Vajiro followed by a Circum-ambulation to the Stupa.

No Sunday 21st:

9.30 a.m. – arrival (you can bring a plate to share)

10 a.m. – Request for the 5 precepts and Songs

10.30 a.m. – Rice Supply Ceremony

11 a.m. – Meal

12h – Stupa Circum-ambulation

 

Everyone is welcome