Magha Puja Ceremony

Magha Puja Ceremony
Magha Puja Day is one of the special Buddhist's holy days which falls on the full moon day of the third lunar month. On this day 1250 Arahant monks came together without prior arrangement to pay homage to the lord Buddha at Veruvana monastery. More importantly, it was the first and only occasion that the lord Buddha addressed his disciples the Ovada-Patimokkha (discourse on rules), also know as the Fundamentals of Buddhism, namely 1) Eliminate harmful actions, 2) Take 'good-for-all' beneficial actions, 3) Purify the mind within. And therefore this extraordinary event is called the Fourfold Assembly and was marked by four factors:
The assembly of 1250 Arahants (Enlightened).
These Arahants were ordained by the Lord Buddha himself.
The Arahants came on their own accord without prior arrangement.
It was the full moon day of the third lunar month.
The ceremony is to be taken place at Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram on
Sunday March 1, 2026. The schedule of the events is as follows:
Sunday March 1, 2026 09:45 AM
Guests arrive at the temple.
10:15 AM Presiding chairperson lights the candles/incenses;
Requests five precepts, and requests blessing chants;
Invocational chanting by the assembled monks;
Alms giving into monk alm bowls;
10:45 AM Presentation of food offering to monks;
Laypersons have lunch together, seperated from the monks.
12:30 PM Present Phapa-donations as part of fund raising for temple upkeep;
Magha Puja Gatha will be given by the leading monk;
All are encouraged to join on a brief meditation session;
Chanting of Anumodana blessing by monks, springling holy water;
3 rounds candle light procession, around the building, clock wise;
Conclusion of formal ceremonies.
You, your family, and your guests are cordially invited to participate.
Wat Carolina Buddhajakra Vanaram

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