Parinirvana Day
Sunday 28 February 10am – 3:30pm
This is an important date in the Buddhist calendar and the first of the five main festival days we celebrate.
The death of the Buddha's body signifies the end of his cycle of death and rebirth and the Buddha entering into Parinirvana or the 'final Nirvana'. There will be an exploration of the Maha-Parinirvana Sutta which details the days leading up to the Buddha's death.
This festival day also provides the opportunity to remember anyone who may have died in the past year, there will be time for this during the puja (Buddhist ritual) at the end of the day.
This day is suitable for anyone who is familiar with the meditation practices we teach.
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Programme
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 10:00 | Welcome to the day |
| 10:15 | Refuges and precepts & Metta Bhavana |
| 11:00 | Break |
| 11:20 | Talk by Amalaketu |
| 12:00 | Study groups |
| 12:45 | Lunch |
| 14:00 | Plenary: Reporting back from groups |
| 14:30 | Parinirvana day Puja |
| 15:30 | Close |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to be a Buddhist to come to this event?
No, everyone is welcome, however please be aware that there will be some Buddhist ritual
Can i come for part of the event?
Yes, but please check the schedule and be mindful of not joining in the middle of an activity
How much does this cost?
There is no charge for this event, but we are always grateful for donations
The Team
