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Full Moon Observance Day
August 10, 2014 - August 11, 2014
- The Queen’s Birthday is Mother ‘s Day Celebration of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit was born on Friday, August 12, 1932, as the eldest daughter of His Highness Prince Chandaburi Suranath and Mom Luang Bua Kittiyakara. Her Majesty was born with the royal title of Mom Rajawongse and her name “Sirikit”, which means “Glory to the Kitiyakara Family”, was given by His Majesty King Prajadhipok (Rama VII)
We hope that you will be able to take some time away from your busy schedule and join us on this momentous event in the Buddhist culture. The monks at Wat Nawamintararachutis would like to extend our sincere thanks for your time and the opportunity to provide this service to you. It is with our greatest hope that you will be able to join us.
SCHEDULE
Sunday, August 10, 2014
06:00 AM Morning Chanting and Vipassana Meditation
09:00 AM Phapa Tree set up. Donation Making
10:00 AM Pay Homage to the Triple Gem
Ceremony of ‘The Lighting of the Candles and joss sticks’ in honor of The Buddha, The Dhamma, and The Sangha by the president of the ceremony.
The president of the ceremony leads the congregation in asking for the
Five Precepts from The Sangha
10:30 AM Alms Offering Ceremony
11:00 AM Lunch offerings for the monks and worshippers
11:20 AM Cultural Performances by the Sunday School Students of Wat Nawaminฯ
13:00 PM Offering ceremony of flowers, candles, and incense known as
Pamsakula the dedication of merits to the ancestors Offering to the monks
Speech by The president of ceremony
Monks give rejoicing chants
Candle Casting Ceremony
13:30 PM The Queen’s Birthday Ceremony (Thai National Mother Day)
Mother’ Day Celebration performances by students of
NMR Sunday School and whole people in the Hall Room.
Congregation assembles for group photographs
It is our sincerest gratitude for your continued supports, volunteered services, and donations to our temple. Thank you!
Wat Nawamintararachutis and NMR Meditation Center
382 South Street East Raynham, Mass 02767-5130
Phone: 508-823-1800; 508-823-5069 Fax: 508-823-1775
Web Site: www.watnawamin.org E-mail: watnawamin@yahoo.com
Evening chanting, meditation, taking of the precepts and a Dhamma talk will take place at Wat Nawamin from 6:00 PM to 8:00 pm