Saturday, May 15, 2010

Wesak Celebrations in Scotland 2010 - Invitation



We would like to invite you to the sixth annual celebration of Wesak in Scotland at the Hidden Gardens when we recall the life of the Buddha.

Following is the programme for the day.

Venue: Hidden Gardens, 25a Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE

Date: Saturday May 29th 2010


11:00 - Opening procession

12:00 - Meditation / Storytelling in tent

12:30 - Dansela (Boiler house)

13:45 - Meditation / Walking meditation (The Rill)

14:00 - Drumming workshop for children of all ages (on lawn - in tent if wet)

14:30 - Keynote Address by Smritiratna on the theme of "Bodhi: A Celebration of Enlightenment"

16:00 - Closing ritual (on lawn - Tramway 4 if wet)

Please visit the website http://www.glasgow-wesak.com/ for further information.


Last Year's Wesak Celebrations can be watched at the below weblinks:

www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/letscelebrate/watch/wesak1

www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/letscelebrate/watch/wesak2


As we have been practising so far, devotees are invited to contribute towards the Dansela to offer Dana for the participants by extending our customs.


Attached the list of items required for Dansela and grateful to you if you can contribute towards this noble cause.

If you would like to take part and donate towards the needful, kindly contact the Vihara on or before 22nd May 2010.

Wesak Dansela 2010 – Dana List

To be supplied to Vihara on 27th May 2010 (for Freshness)

1. Tilda Basmati Rice - 20 kg - (received)
2. Red Lentils (Split) - 10 kg - (received)
3. Potatoes - 15 kg -(received)
4. Brinjals (Aubergine) - 15 kg -(received)
5. Carrot - 06 kg -(received)
6. Leeks (not trimmed) - 06 kg (received)
7. White Cabbage - 06 kg (received)
8. Green Beans - 06 kg (received)
9. Cashew - 03 kg- (received)
10. Tomatoes - 03 kg (received)
11. White Cooking Onions - 10 kg -(received)
12. Red Cooking Onions - 05 kg - -(received)
13. Red Small Onions - 01 kg (received)
14. Large Cucumber - 15 (received)
15. Salad Leaves - 05 Bunches (received)
16. Green Chilli - 250 g (received)
17. Curry Leaves - 04 Packets - (02 received)
18. Pandon Leaves (Rampe) - 03 Bunches(received)
19. Full Cream Milk 6 Pint - 03 Bottles (received)
20. Celery - 05 Bunches (received)

To be supplied to Vihara by 25th May 2010

21. Mayonnaise - 02 Bottles - (received)
22. Cinnamon Sticks - 300 g -(received)
23. Ginger - 500g (received)
24. Garlic - 02 kg - (received)
25. Fenugreek - 50 g -(received)
26. Chilli Flakes - 250 g (received)
27. Chilli Powder (Mild) - 250 g (received)
28. Cummins Powder - 250 g (received)
29. Turmeric Powder - 150 g -(received)
30. Mustard Seeds - 250 g --(received)
31. Cardamom - 250 g --(received)
32. Cloves - 50 g --(received)
33. Black Pepper Seeds - 250 g --(received)
34. Coconut Milk Powder - 06 kg -(received)
35. Lurpack Butter (250 g) - 06 (received)
36. Sunflower Oil (3 Litre) - 05 Bottles - (received)
37. Ghee - 02 kg -(received)
38. Fried Onion - 05 kg (received)
39. Red Wine Vinegar - 02 Bottles (received)
40. Raisins (Sultana) - 03 kg (received)
41. Sea Salt - 02 Bottles (received)
42. Pappadam - 10 Packs -(received)

To be supplied to Vihara on 28th May 2010

43. Water (2 Litre) - 24 Bottles (received)
44. Apple Juice - 12 Cartons (received)
45. Ice Cream & Cones (received)
46. Disposable Plates - 400 (received)
47. Disposable Cups - 400 (received)
48. Paper Towels/Tissues - 600 (received)
49. Disposable Forks/Spoons - 300 (received)
50. Disposable Table Clothes - 10 (received)
51. Disposable Food Gloves - 01 Box(received)

New Year 2010