Monthly Sil Programme
The monthly full moon day religious observances in held at the Vihara premises with the participation of devotees. It is conducted in Sinhala medium for now. However, it is possible to participate in the mindfulness session in the morning. The Sil programme starts at 8:30 PM and ends at 5:00 PM in the evening. A general programme schedule is as below.
Sil Programme:
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
|
08:30 AM – 09:00 AM |
Observance of eight precepts, Vandana and Buddha Pooja |
|
09:00 AM |
Refreshments |
|
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM |
Sil Programme (Mindfulness) |
|
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM |
Buddha Pooja |
|
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM |
Dana for Monks and Upasaka/Upasikas |
|
01:00 PM – 02:45 PM |
Sil Programme (Dhamma Talk & Discussion) |
|
02:45 PM – 03:00 PM |
Tea and Break |
|
03:00 PM – 04:45 PM |
Sil Programme (Dhamma Talk & Discussion) |
|
05:00 PM |
End of Programme |
|
Month |
Poya |
Date |
|---|---|---|
| January | Duruthu | 11 Jan 2020 |
| February | Navam | 08 Feb 2020 |
| March | Medin | 07 Mar 2020 |
| April | Bak | 04 April 2020 |
| May | Vesak | 10 May 2020 |
| June | Poson | 07 June 2020 |
| July | Esala | 04 July 2020 |
| August | Nikini | 01 August 2020 |
| September | Binara | 05 September 2020 |
| October | Vap | 03 October 2020 |
| November | Ill | 07 November 2020 |
| December | Unduvap | 05 December 2020 |
Sil Programme is conducted to provide an opportunity for the devotees to enhance the spiritual life in an effective way. Throughout the day, devotees and other contributors would have the valuable opportunity to engage in 2 hours of mindfulness sessions and Dhamma talks delivered by senior monks.
If you wish to participate in our upcoming sil programmes, please inform us. You also have the opportunity to contribute on the day of Sil Programme.
General Contributions:
- Provide the refreshments in the morning for Monks and other (Sil) laypeople.
- Mid-Day meal (Dahawal Danaya) for Monks and other (Sil) laypeople.
- Support by helping us on the day (labour).
- Sponsor for a Pirikara or any offering items.
If you would like to contribute, please inform us.