Holistic Education for Integral Human Development
Wesak B.E. 2560 – Full 3-day Programme
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Wesak B.E. 2560 – Full 3-day Programme
20 May 2016 - 22 May 2016
The Wesak Full-moon Day commemorates the Buddha’s Enlightenment 26 centuries ago. This Wesak also marks the 2,560th anniversary of His passing; hence the Buddhist Era (B.E.) 2560. Nalanda Centre will observe the auspicious Wesak ‘Buddha Day’ from 20 May (Friday) to 22 May (Sunday). We invite everyone to join us for the following wholesome programmes over the 3-day period :
20 May, Friday ( Wesak Eve – 卫塞节前夕 )
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 8.00 pm | O ffering of Lamp & Opening Salutation – 供灯及赞佛 |
| Wesak Message from Nalanda Buddhist Society – Nalanda 佛教会代表献词 | |
| 8.30 pm | Dhamma teaching by Bro. Tan in English – 英语佛学讲座 |
| 9.30 pm | Me ttā Bhāvanā – Cultivation of Loving-kindness – 慈爱禅坐 |
| 10.00 pm | Wesak-Eve Chanting – 诵经 |
| 10.30 pm | Sharing of Merits – 迴向无量功德 |
21 May, Saturday ( Buddha Day – 佛陀日卫塞节 )
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 7.30 am | Pindacāra – Monks going on Alms-round in Seri Kembangan – 法师托钵 |
| 8.30 am | Pindacāra continues in Sri Serdang – 法师托钵 |
| 9.00 am | Wesak Buddha Pūja – 供佛 |
| 9.30 am | Wesak Message from Nalanda Buddhist Society – Nalanda 佛教会代表献词 |
| 10.00 am | Dhamma teaching by Bro. Tan in English – 英语佛学讲座 |
| Mandarin Dhamma talk – 华语佛学讲座 | |
| 11.15 am | Lunch Dāna for Monks – 供僧 |
| 11.30 am | Lunch for 8-preceptees and devotees – 午餐招待信众 |
| 2.30 pm | Meditation Session – 禅坐 |
| 3.00 pm | Su tta Study with Bro. Tan – 研习经典 |
| 5.30 pm | Mass Food O ffering – 膳食招待信众 |
| 7.30 pm | Heritage Procession – 传统灯火游行 |
| Stage Performance – 舞台表演 | |
| Dhamma talk – 佛学讲座 | |
| 10.00 pm | Sharing of Merits – 迴向无量功德 |
22 May, Sunday
| Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 7.00 am | Breakfast Dāna for monks – 供僧 |
| 9.00 am | Meditation & Chanting – 禅坐及诵经 |
| Dhamma talk in English – 英语佛学讲座 | |
| 9.45 am | Mandarin Dhamma talk – 华语佛学讲座 |
| 11.15 am | Lunch Dāna for Monks – 供僧 |
| 11.30 am | Lunch for Devotees – 午餐招待信众 |
Special Programmes
| Date & Time | Programme |
|---|---|
| 21 May 10 am – 6 pm |
Wesak Exhibition : “The Beacon of Dhamma − Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda” <佛教之光 — 达摩难陀长老展览会> |
| Nalanda Centre building tour with learning stations – 导览Nalanda 教育中心与学习站 | |
| 22 May 10 am – 4 pm |
Wesak Exhibition : “The Beacon of Dhamma − Ven. Dr. K. Sri Dhammananda” <佛教之光 — 达摩难陀长老展览会> |
| Nalanda Centre building tour with learning stations – 导览Nalanda 教育中心与学习站 | |
| Blood & Organ donation campaign – 捐血活动与器官捐赠登记 |
We look forward to seeing you at Nalanda Centre this ‘Buddha Day’. All are welcome!