This session is organised by Appamāda Association and will take place on Saturday, 23rd of November,
from 17:30 to 19:00 (WET).
There will be a small Guided Meditation, followed by a talk and space for questions and answers.
You can participate through the Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88225048377?pwd=41zvrrnmEsPE9sP0Kz3lI141y1EXsL.1
or
Meeting ID: 882 2504 8377
Passcode: 102030
All are welcome
In the rains season (Vassa) in Asia (a period which correlates to summer in Europe), the monks undertake the determination to remain in one place for three months.
According to the scriptures, at the end of this period, The Buddha allowed the monks to ask for cloth with which they could amend their cloths or even make new clothes.
The cloth the monks collected named of rags that had been discarded. As time went by, people, realizing this need, stuck hanging fabric from trees, so that the monks could ‘find’ them.
The custom then developed in such a way that not only pieces of fabric were left on the trees, but also ready made clothes.
People spotted the opportunity to make offers of other requirements to the monks, as a gesture of support and appreciation for their practice.
named a ceremony called ‘Kathina’ was created, ‘Katina’ being the name of the loom that the monks use to sew their clothes using the cloth offered. During this ceremony, the monks offer Dhamma talks and there is also a time for people to meet and talk with the monks in a more informal way. In this event, the connection between the lay community and the monastic community becomes evident, as well as their benefit from this dynamic.
In the rainy season (Vassa), in Asia, (the period corresponding to summer in Europe) the monks undertake to stay in a certain place for three months.
The story goes that at the end of this period, the Buddha allowed the monks to look for fabric with which they could patch up their old habit or even make a new one. The fabrics that the monks collected consisted of rags that had been thrown away. Over time people, realising this need, began to hang fabric from the trees so that the monks could ‘find’ them. The custom then developed so that not only pieces of cloth were left on the trees, but also the habits already made. People saw here an opportunity to make offerings of other requirements to monks, as a gesture of support and appreciation of their practice. The ceremony was called Kathina, which is the name of the loom that monks use to sew their habits with the fabrics offered.
In this same ceremony the monks offer lectures on the Dhamma, and there is also a period where people have the opportunity to meet and talk to the monks more informally. In this event it becomes quite evident the interconnection of the lay community with the monastic community and how both benefit from this dynamic.
Directed by Ajahn Dhammiko
This retreat will take place in the house of St. Ignatius Retreats, in Sintra, Portugal.
It is organised by Helena Gallis.
Registration is now closed.
Saturday, 2024-08-17,
12:00-13:30
(Lisbon and London time – WEST/BST)
Meeting ID: 834 4386 9973
Password: 123
The talk will be in English, ending with a Q&A session.
The full moon of the eight lunar month is when we celebrate Asalha Puja, also known as Dhamma Day, one of our important celebrations. We remember the Buddha’s first sermon, the ‘Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta’, the ‘Sermon in the Deer Park’ at Sarnath, setting out the teaching which gives life nobility.
The importance of the teaching was understood in its essentials by Venerable Kondanyo. The Wheel of the Dhamma was set in motion for the blessing of all. The teaching, The Four Noble Truths, is the basis for all the subsequent teachings of the Lord Buddha.
Saturday, 20th of July
There will be the usual puja and meditation at 19.30, followed by a talk given by Ajahn Vajiro. Afterwords there will be a Stupa Circumambulation.
Sunday, 21st of July
9.30 a.m. – arrival
10 a.m. – Request of the 5 Precepts and Chanting
10.30 a.m. – rice pindabat
11 a.m. – meal
12:00 – Stupa Circumambulation
All are welcome
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
It is with great joy that we announce that Luang By Sumedho will be visiting and staying at Sumedharama
from the 1st until the 14th of June, 2024.
Luang By Sumedho is the first western monk who ordained in the Thai Forest Tradition – Ajahn Chah Lineage,
and the founder of the many monasteries of this tradition in the West.
Luang Por Sumedho has also a close connection to the Sangha in Portugal and the name of our Monastery – Sumedharama
– is also a way of paying him homage.
During his stay in Sumedharama Luang By Sumedho will be giving two Public Dhamma Talks,
on the 2nd of June and on the 9th of June, both at 3 p.m.
Sumedharama Buddhist Monastery
Caminho do Vale Grande 59,
Fonte Boa dos Nabos
2655-464 Ericeira, Portugal
email: sangha@sumedharama.pt
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