Added: Jul 29, 2010

From: watthaihawaii

Duration: 13:27

Buddhist Lent CeremonySaturday, July 24, 2010 at Wat Dhammavihara HawaiiThe Buddha attained Enlightenment at Buddha-Gaya (Bodh-Gaya) on the full moon of Visakha.He delivered the first discourse to his first five disciples: Kondanna, Vappa, Bhaadiya, Mhanama, and Assaji. This epoch-making incident marked the establishment of the Buddhist religion by the Lord Buddha. It was on the full moon of Asalha, the eighth lunar month that this first discourse was delivered. At the end of the sermon, Kondanna attained the Eye of Truth, the Order of Sangha was initiated, and Holy Triple Gem became complete.Three reasons for Buddhists to celebrate the Asalha Puja Day :It is the day the Buddha delivered the first discourseIt is the day the religion was establishedIt is the day the Sangha came into existence and the Holy Triple Gem became complete.Saturday, July 24, 2010 :10:00 A.M. Chanting by the venerable monks10:30 A.M. Food offering11:00 A.M. Lunch served to the monks11:30 A.M. Lunch for congregation12:30 P.M. Religious ceremony in the Chanting Hall-Sermon by Venerable Monk-Candlelight procession

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