An Invitation to a Celebration
Posted in Sangha Event on 07/18/2010 10:24 am by Mindful HeartPlease join us on July 25th at 4:30 p.m. for
Sometimes called “Dhamma Day,” the celebration commemorates the Buddha’s first discourse, which he gave to the group of five monks with whom he had practiced in the forest for many years. Upon hearing this discourse, one of the monks, Ven. Kondañña, gained his first glimpse of Nibbana, thus giving birth to the Noble Sangha. The annual Rains retreat (vassa) begins the following day.
What’s involved?
Traditionally, sangha members begin the celebration by cleaning the sangha and setting up. There will be a one-hour teaching, followed by vegetarian pizza and the opportunity to watch Matthew Flickstein’s movie, “With One Voice”.
All are welcome.
