Austin Buddhist Vihara

Our mission is to provide to those who seek refuge in the Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha a place of learning and observing the precepts through practice and participation.

Poya Day Religious Events for 2008

Calendar of Poya Days (Full Moon Days) for the year 2008 to Conduct Religious Activities at the Vihara.

Full Moon Month Date Day
Duruthu January 26 Saturday
Nuwan February 23 "
Medin March 22 "
Buk April 19 "
Wesak May 24 "
Poson June 21 "
Esala July 19 "
Nikini August 16 "
Binara September 13 "
Vap October 18 "
Ill November 15 "
Unduwap December 13 "

The following religious activities will be performed on every full moon day noted above.

Time Activity
8:00-10:45 a.m Observe Eight-Precepts. Kiri Ahara pooja. Breakfast. Dhamma sermon and meditation
10:45-12:00 a.m Mid-day Buddha pooja and lunch
12:00-1:30 p.m. Rest period
1:30-2:30 p.m. Dhamma discussion and Gilanpassa (Tea)
2:30-3:45 p.m. Dhamma sermon and meditation
3:45-5:30 p.m. Gilanpasa pooja, Bodhi pooja and Pirith chanting