All faithful devotees are invited most sincerely to join in the solemn occasion of the

Kathina Cheevara Puja

Of

Buddhist Cultural Centre (WCBA) – Calgary

2012

After the successful completion of Vassana Dhamma retreat, BCC-Calgary will be celebrating the time-honored Annual Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony by inviting Maha Sangha to honor this remarkable occasion.

Saturday, November 24th

5.00 P.M. – Special Bodhi-Puja & Chanting of Great Protection (MAHA PIRITH SADJHAYANA)

Sunday, November 25th

Program

10.15 AM

Confirmation Ritual of Devotees in Pancha Seela (Five Precepts) & Buddha Puja (Homage to the Triple Gem & Performing of Bodhi Vandana and Buddha Vandana.)

10.45 AM

Merit-making Dhamma Talk & Communal offering of alms food to monks (MAHA SANGHIKA DANA) & a special opportunity for devotees to have robs for offering

11.35 AM

THE KATHINA CHEEVARA PUJA; Offering of Great Kathina Robe and other amenities to the monks – A special Dhamma Talk on significance of Kathina will follow

12.15 PM

The monks conduct Paritta (Protective) Chanting and offer blessings to the congregation. The congregation rejoices in “Punna” (meritorious deeds)

12.30 PM

Offering of lunch for congregation & Conclusion of Ceremony

May you have success in both your worldly and spiritual aspirations!!!

With thoughts of Loving Kindness

Venerable Chandananda

Address:

Buddhist Cultural Centre

639, 19th Ave NE.

Calgary

Tel: 403 401 4454, 587 333 5939
Web: www.wcbac.com

Dear  All Friends in the Dhamma;

This is to remind on the “Change Your Mind Day or CYMD” that will be happened this coming Saturday, August 11, 2012. Once in a year for everyone to reviewing life, pausing for few minutes to look inside ourselves, and planning our future. In his last word, the Buddha advised that “All component things in the world are changeable. They are not lasting. Work hard to gain your own salvation”. The International Buddhist Foundation (IBF) of Canada is proud to organize this CYMD as a chance for everyone to look inside ourselves in order to explore salvation.

In 1993 Tricycle Magazine, a Buddhist Magazine created Change Your Mind Day, an afternoon of free meditation instruction, as a way of introducing the general public to Buddhist thought and practice. Change Your Mind Day has since grown into a worldwide event.

In keeping with the spirit of the original initiative our CYMD will be a day for anyone interested in meditation, spirituality, sharing ideas, music, food, and community.

You will fully participate with ancient Bindhapatta or Alms collecting of the Bhikkhus by offering three spoons of rice into the alms-bowl of the monks. This offering has been practicing for more than 2555 years ago. For those people living in Asia especially in Buddhist countries, this offering is a daily practice; but for those who are living in Western countries, this offering is probably new to them. Of course, the offering is considered a food donation or food charity that bears no distinction of color, gender, age or religious background.

A traditional collecting of alms by participating monks will begin the CYMD at 10:30 am. Venerable monks, nuns and lay members are invited to participate and assist in this and other activities throughout the day. We anticipate the activities will last until approximately 2:00 pm.

“Change Your Mind Day” or “CYMD” is a day of Meditations, Cultural Entertainment, Food and Camaraderie.

A traditional collecting of alms by Buddhist monastics will begin the CYMD at 10:30AM.

“Everyone is invited to participate in the alms-giving and to join in all the activities of this special days.” 

WHEN: Saturday, August 11, 2012 

WHERE: Bridgeland Community Centre, 917 Centre Ave. NE, Calgary

Time: 10:00AM to 2:00PM

Admission: Free