Scotland’s Buddhist Vihara - 10th Anniversary Celebration Programme

AM

11:00               Buddha Puja (offerings to the Buddha)

11:30               Dana for the Monks and Nuns

PM

12:00               Lunch for Guests

12:50               Guests gather in the small hall (remainder sit in the main hall)

01.00               Guests and Monks leaving small room by procession to main hall led by Sri Lankan drummers. When the procession enters the main hall, all stand.

01:05               Welcome speech by Venerable K Siri Rewatha Thero

1:10                 Observing five precepts, Metta chanting and blessings by Monks and Nuns

01:20               Documentary film

01:30               Keynote Speech by Sister Ajahn Candasiri

01:40               Guest speech by Brian Cox, Rector of Dundee University

01:50               Performances of Sri Lankan drummers

02:00               Guest Speech by Bob Doris, MSP

02:05               Guest Speech by Mr M.R.K Lenagla Deputy High Commissioner for

Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom

02:10               Performance by Sri Lankan drummers and dancers

02:20               “Present Moment” by Alistair Kelly

02:25               “The Way Forward” by Dhammika Siripala

02:30               Word of Thanks

02:40               End of the programme

Pirith Mandapa is ready for Maha Pirith Desana on Friday Night

Scotland's Buddhist Vihara 10th Anniversary Celebration

Scotland Buddhist Vihara will be celebrating its 10^th anniversary on the 30^th of June; at Partick Burgh Hall in Glasgow. The ultimate success of these events lies with the quality of the planning, organising and contributions of the participants. With that in mind, your participation and support would be gratefully received.

On the 29^th of June, 8:00 p.m. there will be Paritta Chanting conducted by ten Monks, who will be chanting Maha Piritha from a beautiful pavilion which has been skilfully constructed by the devotees of the Scotland Buddhist Vihara. We are especially honoured and grateful to have some of the UK’s most recognised and senior monks in attendance for the chanting, including:

• The Head Monk of Birmingham Maha Vihara accompanied by a fine deputation of resident monks
• The Head Monk of Jetavana Buddhist Vihara of Birmingham also accompanied by resident Monks
• Head Monk of Lester Buddhist Vihara and resident Monks.

On the 30^th June at Partick Burgh Hall, programme starts at:

9:30 a.m. the Hall will be open to the organisers.

11:00 a.m. Offerings to the Buddha and 11:30 a.m. Dana for Monks and Nuns.

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Lunch for laypeople and devotees. Please feel free to enjoy a vegetarian lunch and if you are not sure about how spicy any of the food maybe, then please don’t hesitate to ask a Sri Lankan person for clarification.

Some of the distinguished guests who will be in attendance include:

    

• Sister Ajahn Chandasiri, a Buddhist Nun born in Edinburgh Therevadan-Thai Forest Tradition, has been instrumental in fostering deeper harmonious relations and understanding between Buddhist and Christian communities. Ordained in 1979, four years later she took Siladhara vows.
• Mr Brian Cox and his wife, Nicole. Mr Cox is a Dundee born native and Hollywood actor of numerous successful motion picture blockbusters; also currently serving as the rector of Dundee University
• Bob Doris MSP for Glasgow(SNP) a Maryhill resident and campaigner who is a close friend of the Buddhist Vihara
  
  
  Deputy High Commissioner and Minister Consular from Sri Lankan High Commission.

If you would like to help with the organising of this event, then please contact the Vihara and leave your details.

Please wait until the finalised programme has been released for the definitive times and schedule for the day’s events.

Wesak 2012

Happy Wesak !!!

Bodhi tree takes root at Vihara, now ready for venerations

                                       

                                                                                

We are very happy to announce that the Bodhi tree which is a powerful symbol within the Buddhist tradition is available at the Vihara for Pujas and veneration.

The Bodhi tree serves to remind us of the enlightenment of Prince Sidhartha, the historical Buddha. This year marks the 2600^th anniversary of the Buddha’s enlightenment.

The 5^th of May, a full moon day, will celebrate Wesak, which is not only the birthday of the Buddha, but also his enlightenment and passing away.

We will start the first Bodhi Puja (tomorrow on the 28^th April) to bestow upon Venerable Rewatha Thero, blessings on his birthday. Please contact the Vihara if you would like to arrange a Bodhi Puja for the benefit of yourself or your family.

Wesak Lantern Making Workshop and Bodhi Puja

Please kindly note that we had to revise the schedule for Saturday, the 28th to allow more time for the Wesak Lantern making workshop.

Saturday, the 28th of April, 2012: (Revised programme is as follows)

01:30 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. : Wesak Lantern making workshop

05:00 p.m. - 06:00 p.m. : Special Bodhi Puja to wish good health and Happy Birthday to Ven Rewatha Thero.

Please Note: All required materials and accessories will be provided to all participating children. Therefore, please confirm by responding to this email if you are bringing your children to the workshop, so we can supply required materials sufficiently.

On the same afternoon we have organised a Special Bodhi Puja to wish good health for our head monk, the Most Venerable Rewatha Nayaka Thero and also wishing him a Happy Birthday.

The "Bodhi Tree" will be bringing to the Vihara from the Botanic Garden for this special ceremony and also for the Wesak celebrations.

The Bodhi Puja will start at 05:00 p.m. and will be conducted by Venerable Kahaduwe Shanthideva Thero, the head monk of Sri Valukarama Purana Viharaya, Kamburawala, Baduraliya. Venerable Shanthideva is from our Nayaka Thero's Villege Temple and both have studied at the same Buddhist Monks training college (Bellana Pirivena).