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).

The Wesak Programme for 2012

Saturday, the 28th of April, 2012:

02:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. : Wesak Lantern making workshop

04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Special Bodhi Puja

We are organising a "Wesak Lantern" (වෙසක් කූඩු) making workshop for children to celebrate the Wesak 2012. This workshop will be held at the Vihara on Saturday, the 28^th of April from 02:00 p.m. to 03:30 p.m. and will be conducted by Dr. Manoj Heyyantuduva.

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 04:00 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).

Saturday, the 05th of May, 2012:

09:00 p.m. - 03:30 p.m. : Wesak Sil Programme

04:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m. : Special Dhamma Sermon and Bodhi Puja

You are kindly invited for these ceremonies and the workshop. We would highly appreciate if you could confirm your participation by 25^th of April 2012.

Should you need more information, please contact the Vihara or respond to this email.

Thank you.

With Metta

Scotland Buddhist Vihara

Sinhala and Hindu New Year Celebrations 2012

Dear Devotees & Friends,

We would like to thank everyone who participated and send well wishes for the New Year celebrations at the Vihara. Our devotees and friends travelled from far and near with their families & friends to participate and to make the event a success.

Please follow this link to the web album of the event to view the photo coverage.

Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation news at 08:00 PM on 15th April has provided some space for our New Year celebrations. You may watch this at www.rupavahini.lk

Thank you.

With Metta

Scotland Buddhist Vihara

Happy Sinhala & Hindu New Year !!!