Dharma Day Festival
Buddhism got underway when the Buddha first succeeded in communicating teachings and methods that enabled others to reach awakening. Two months after his enlightenment his first disciples became awakened in the same way that he had under the Bodhi Tree. So we celebrate this "first turning of the wheel of Dharma" every year as the Dharma Day festival. What was it that he taught? How did he manage to translate a private and direct experience into words and advice?
Led by Ratnaprabha & Karunagita
Dharma Day Programme:
Gathering for Mitras & Order Members (doors open 10am for 10.15am start)
Doors open at 11.15am
11.30am “Gateways to Wisdom” session:
Meditation, Welcome Back Ceremony (celebratory moment to mark the return of Dhinita, whose name means 'Led by Wisdom', from their three-month ordination retreat), followed by a workshop exploring wisdom.
1pm Shared buffet lunch (bring a something veggie to share)
2pm: Talk from Karunagita & Ratnaprabha: Dharma as path, Dharma as Mandala
Is Buddhism a step-by-step path, or is it a harmonious arrangement of practices?
3.15pm Tea Break ( Doors open )
3.30pm Sevenfold Puja with Mitra ceremonies
A significant step, usually after attending courses, retreats and making connections with others, is to become a Mitra (meaning ‘friend’). Come along to witness people take this step.
5pm End
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