Special Events & Services

Vishaka Day
The Day of Buddha’s Birth, Buddha’s Enlightenment and Buddha’s Death held once every year in late spring. The festivities include music, drumming, dancing, chanting, Dharma talks, visitation of Monks from different parts of the world and traditions and ending with a special lantern parade.

Taste of Sri Lanka
A big event where we celebrate the culture of Sri Lanka with music, dance, food and good company. This is the biggest fundraiser for our temple. All are welcome.

Day of Mindfulness
A day of outdoor meditation, practicing Loving Kindness and cultural experiences from various spiritual spheres held once a year in the summer.

New Year Blessing Night
A celebration of the new year and a way to give your good thoughts to the future.

Annual Summer Picnic
Once a year we all get to gether just to have a good old picnic.

Youth Group Retreat
The children come to discover basic meditation and the practice of Loving Kindness. We encourage concentration and peace of mind by learning to apply Buddhist teachings to everyday situations.

Adult Day Retreat
Practice love, kindness, reading, walking meditation, chanting, discussions, and learn about self. This can be a weekend, or all day event. We also conduct 2 hour beginners retreats to cover the basics for those new to the teachings.

Precept taking Ceremony
A ceremony to celebrate those members who are taking their precepts (vows to uphold Buddhist teachings). This is a time for those who have pacticed six months or more to commit to 5 or 8 precepts. All are welcome to come and be a part of this special event. Download the Manual in PDF format here.

Additional services

Wedding ceremonies and blessings
Birthday blessings
Birth rites and blessings
House blessings
Hospital visitations
Last rites
Family retreats (by appointment)
Youth retreats
One-on-one meditation sessions for beginners by appointment
School programs

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