Special events

Dharma Day

Celebrating the practices which lead to Enlightenment

Soon after his Enlightenment the Buddha rose from where he had been sitting, went to find his former disciples and shared his experience with them. This event, which happened at a place called Sarnath in northern India, might be called the start of the Buddhism. It is this that Dharma Day celebrates near the full moon in July.

On this day Buddhists can express their gratitude that the Buddha and other Enlightened masters have shared their teachings with other people. This year we'll be celebrating with the following programme:

10am - Metta Bhavana meditation led by Dhiramuni

11am - Shared morning tea

11.30am - Dharma talk on our system of practice with Ratnavyuha

12.15pm - Shared vegetarian lunch

1.15pm - Devotional Puja led by Malini

Dharma day talk: Learning to use the tools of the Dharma
The Dharma has always provided tools for transforming our lives, but these can sometimes feel like hammers in our hands when we need a saw. The Triratna System of Practise is a complete tool kit, there is nothing missing. It will serve you well in your long term spiritual progress and also in day-to-day life. But you need to learn what the tools are good for, how to use them and when to use them. Then you need to start using them.

At 11.30am Ratnavyuha will be talking about his experience of using this tool kit while on the Guhyaloka ordination retreat in the hope that by sharing his experience you might become inspired to build something beautiful yourself.

Please bring a vegetarian lunch to share with others.

All welcome.

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