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The Ata-Sil (Eight Precepts Observance) for Vesak Poya Day will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at the temple from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you are planning to attend to the Ata-Sil program, we kindly request you to register for the retreat in advance by sending an e-mail only to sil@bvs.org on or before May 20, 2016.
For your convenience and the request from some of the devotees, we hereby provide the list of remaining 2016 Ata-sil program dates for your easy reference and planning purposes.
June 18 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
July 09 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
August 13 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
September 10 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
October 8 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
November 12 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
December 10 - 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tentative program is as follows.
8:00AM – 8:30AM : Observance of Eight Precepts and Buddha Vandanā
8.30AM-9.00AM : Sitting Meditation
9.00AM-9.20AM : Gilanpasa (Tea-Break)
9.20AM-9.50AM : Walking Meditation
9.50AM-10.45AM : Dhamma Talk
10.45AM-11.30AM : Buddhapūjā and Chanting
11.30AM-12.30PM : Dāna (Lunch)
12.30PM-1.30PM : Buddhist Documentary
1.30PM-2.00PM : Sitting Meditation
2.00PM-3.15PM : Dhamma Discussion
3.15PM-3.30PM : Gilanpasa (Tea-Break)
3.30PM-3.55PM : Walking Meditation
3.55PM-4.00PM : Termination of Program, ( Transference of Good karmas)