Kathina Festival at the Alabama Buddhist vihara 2018 A Kathina Festival will be held at Alabama Buddhist Vihara , 18 November 2018. The Kathina is a tradition that has been followed for over 2500 years. It takes place during the month following the end of the Vas (the three months’ Rains Retreat). At the time of Kathina,…
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THE ALABAMA BUDDHIST VIHARA Binara Poya program at the Alabama Buddhist vihara (September) Sil Observance Day at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara is Sunday, the 30th of September 2018, to mark Binara Poya Full Moon day which falls on the 23rd of September. Sil Program gives an opportunity to practice virtues and spend the day …
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Take a few minutes for your SELF, and read this. Buddha Quotes to Promote Personal Growth Gautama Buddha, or simply Buddha, was a man of wisdom that lived somewhere between the 6th and the 4th century B.C. Buddhism is based on his teachings, but you don’t have to be a Buddhist to gather inspiration and help from them. He sought to find out what makes a life wholesome and fulfi…
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The Alabama Buddhist Vihara and Meditation Center is organizing an Atavisi Pooja (offering to the Buddhas) and Blessing ceremony. The event will commence at 5.00 pm on September 17th, 2018. All are kindly invited. You may reserve one of twenty-eight Buddha…
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Nikini Poya Program will be observed on Saturday, August 25th, 2018 from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program. Morning Program 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Tea & coffee break 8:45
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Esala Poya Program will be observed on Sunday, July 29th, 2018 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at the Alabama Buddhist Vihara. We invite you all to join the program. Morning Program 7:30 – 8:30 a.m. Observance of the eight Precepts, Buddha Puja and Heel Dana 8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Tea & coffee break 8:45
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