The Ordination Hall Pattasima Ceremony and
\nThe Celebration of Wat Nawamintarachutis
\nTo Honor HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Great Rama IX
\nOn the 60th Anniversary of HM Accession to the Throne, June 9, 2006
\nDate: June 11-15, 2014
\nA collaboration of Wat Nawamintararachutis,
\nThe Council of Thai Bhikkhus in the USA, and
\nMahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
\nProgram
\nWednesday, June 11, 2014
\nInternational Buddhist Seminar
\n6:00 AM\tMorning chanting
\n7:00 AM\tOffering of breakfast to the monks
\n8:00 AM\tRegistration
\n8:39 AM\tPhrakru Siriatthavides (Phramaha Thanat Atthacharee, Ph.D.), the Secretary-General of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus, moderates the meeting.
\n9:00 AM\tOpening remarks by the chairman of the ceremony
\n9:30 AM\tSpecial lecture: \u201cBuddhists and Buddhism Studies\u201d by Prof. B.N. Hebbar, Ph.D., D.D., D.Litt., George Washington University
\n10:30 AM\tRecess and group picture
\n11:00 AM\tOffering of lunch to the monks and lunch for congregation
\nAfternoon Panel Session (3 Groups)
\n(1)\tEducation Group (2) Management Group (3) Social Work Group
\n2:00 PM\tSpecial interest group seminars
\n4:00 PM\tGroup leaders present results of the seminar
\n5:00 PM\tClosing ceremony
\n6:00 PM\tEvening chanting
\nThursday, June 12, 2014 \u2013 Day 1
\nAnnual Meeting of the Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in USA # 38th\/2014
\n6:00 AM \tMorning chanting
\n7:00 AM\tOffering of breakfast to the monks
\n8:00 AM \tRegistration
\n8:30 AM\tDhamma walk by the monks
\n8:45 AM\tPhrakru Siriatthavides (Phramaha Thanat Atthacharee, Ph.D.), the Secretary-General of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus moderates the meeting.
\n9:00 AM\t– \tThe Sangha chairman of the ceremony lights candles and incense sticks to pay homage to the Triple Gem
\n–\tPhra Promwachirayan, the President of the construction project of Wat Nawamintararachutis delivers a welcome remark.
\n–\tChairman of the laypeople presents a report.
\n–\tChairman Richard Schiavo, Chairman of Raynham Board of Selectmen delivers a welcome speech and accepts a token of appreciation.
\n–\tPhra Rajbuddhividej, the president of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in USA presents a report.
\n– \tThe Sangha chairman delivers speech and opening remarks for the annual meeting of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in USA # 38th\/2014.
\n– \tH.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, the Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States of America delivers a speech and receives a token of appreciation.
\n– \tPhrakru Siriatthavides, Secretary-General of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus introduces participants from each temple.
\n10:30 AM\tGroup picture
\n11:00 AM\tOffering of Lunch to monks
\n12:00 PM\tRecess and coffee break
\n1:00 PM\tAfternoon session
\n–\tPhra Rajbuddhivides, the President of the Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in the USA \u2013 the Council chairman, moderates the meeting.
\n–\tThe Director of the Office of the National Buddhism in Thailand offers his perspective (20 minutes)
\n–\tThe Representative from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya Buddhist University offers his perspective (20 minutes)
\n–\tThe representative of Buddhist Missionaries from Europe, Oceania and the Americas offer their perspectives (10 minutes each)
\nContinuation of the meeting
\n4:30 PM\tRecess and offering of beverages (Nam Pana)
\n5:00 PM \tEvening Chanting
\n7:00 PM\tContinuation of the evening meeting
\n10:00 PM\tMeeting adjourn
\nFriday, June 13, 2014 \u2013 Day 2
\nAnnual Meeting of the Council of the Thai Bhikkhus in USA # 38th\/2014
\n6:00 AM\tMorning chanting
\n7:00 AM\tOffering of breakfast to the monks
\n9:00 AM\tMeeting agenda continues
\n10:30 AM\tRecess and coffee break
\n11:00 AM\tOffering of lunch to the monks
\n1:00 PM\tAfternoon meeting continues
\n4:00 PM\tElection of the 2014-2016 Council\u2019s Board of Directors and \u201cTod Pha Pa\u201d fundraising
\n5:00 PM\tClosing
\n6:00 PM\tEvening chanting
\nSaturday June 14, 2014
\nThe Ordination Hall Pattasima Ceremony & Celebration of Wat Nawamintarachutis
\n6:00 AM\tMorning chanting
\n7:00 AM\tOffering of breakfast to the monks
\n9:39 AM\t109 monks march for alms offering
\n11:00 AM\tOffering of lunch to the monks and lunch for congregation
\n12:30 PM\tMonks and congregation gather in the ceremony area
\n1:30 PM \tDhamma Talk by Dr. Phra Prombandit, Abbot of Wat Prayurawongsawat, member of the Secretariat to the Executive Committee for the Supreme Patriarch of Thailand, Rector of Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University
\n2:00 PM\tPhra Promwchirayan, Member of the Thai Sangha Supreme Council in USA, Abbot of Wat Yannawa, President of Sangha Group lights candles and incense sticks in honor of the Triple Gem.
\n\tMr. Rasmee Chittham, Consul General of The Royal Thai Consulate General in New York presents a report on the festivities.
\n3:00 PM\tH.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States of America, President of Congregation begins the delivery ceremony of ordination hall to the monks from all four directions.
\nPhra Promwchirayan offers blessings to the congregation.
\n3:30 PM\tDemarcation Ceremony:
\n–\tThe Nimitta ball hosts receive cutting-equipment and get on their positions.
\n–\tMr. Pramuan \u2013 Mrs. Pimploy Likhitsansuk, et al, the hosts of the center Nimitta Ball and President of Congregation cut the ball ropes.
\n–\tAll the Nimitta Ball hosts cut the balls ropes at the same time.
\n–\tChanting by 10 monks
\nSima-Nimitta Boundary-Marking Ceremony
\n–\tThe congregation offers prayers and pours water to extend and receive blessings.
\n–\tThe hosts offer other amenities to monks.
\n5:00 PM\tOrdination celebration of NMR Uposatha Boundary-Marking Ceremony
\n8:00 PM\tEvening Chanting and meditation to honor H.M. King Rama IX
\nSunday Jun 15, 2014
\nGrand Opening Ceremony of Wat Nawamintararachutis
\n 6:00 AM\tMorning chanting
\n 7:00 AM\tOffering of breakfast to the monks
\n 9:39 AM\t109 monks march for alms offering
\n11:00 AM\tOffering of lunch to the monks and lunch for congregation
\n1:00 PM\tDhamma talk by Phra Dhammakittivong
\n2:00 PM\tOpening ceremony
\n–\tArrival of Somdej Phravanaratana, Acting Abbot, Wat Bowonniwet Vihara Rajavaravihara
\n– \tSomdej Phravanaratana lights candles and incense sticks in honor of the Triple Gem.
\n– \tH.E. Mr. Vijavat Isarabhakdi, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to the United States of America, presents a report on the construction project of Wat Nawamintararachutis.
\n– \tWelcome remarks from State Representatives of Massachusetts
\n– \tSomdej Phravanaratana summons the King\u2019s Buddha to the top of the temple for worship and enshrines the relics of the Buddha in front of the main Buddha statue in the chapel.
\n– \tChanting by 10 monks
\n– \tPresident of ceremony and congregation offer other amenities to 10 monks.
\n– \t10 monks offer blessings to the congregation.
\n– \tSomdej Phravanaratana departs for the meditation center \u201cNawamin Rajavidalaya\u201d (2nd floor) and then lights candles and incense sticks in honor of the Triple Gem.
\n– \tSomdej Phravanaratana departs for Mahavajiralongkorn Hall (1st floor) then lights candles and incense sticks in honor of the Triple Gem.
\n– \tSomdej Phravanaratana unveils Mahavajiralongkorn Hall, Nawamin Rajavidayala, Public Center for Thais and all nations, and the NMR museum.
\n– \tChanting by 10 monks
\n–\tMr. Rasmee Chittham, Consul General of The Royal Thai Consulate General in New York invites 150 donors to receive a token of appreciation.
\n– \tPhra Promwachirayan offers amenities to Somdej Phravanaratana.
\n–\tThe boards of directors offer amenities to 10 monks.
\n–\tSomdej Phravanaratana offers blessings to the congregation.
\n–\tGroup photos
\nProgram Summary
\nJune 11, 2014 \tInternational Buddhist Seminar
\nJune 12-13, 2014\tThe 38th Annual Meeting of the Council of Thai Bhikkhus in USA
\nJune 14, 2014 \tUposatha Boundary-Marking Ceremony & Celebration of Wat Nawamintarachutis
\nJune 15, 2014 \tOpening Ceremony of Wat Nawamintararachutis
\nWat Nawamintararachutis
\n382 South St., East, Raynham (Cambridge-Boston) MA 02760 USA
\nTel: (508) 823-1800 Fax: (508) 823-1775
\nPhrakhru Palad Suwatthanawachirakhun (Mangalo Bhikkhu) (508) 823-1800 ext 7005
\nPhramaha Dheerawong (508) 944-5969, Phramaha Chinawatchara (508) 692-7249
\nWeb Site: www.watnawamin.org,
\nE-mail: watnawamin@yahoo.com, info@watnawamin.org
\nWat Nawamintararachutis Construction Project
\nWat Yannawa, 40 Chareonkrung Road, Sathorn, Bangkok 10120 Thailand
\nTel: 66-(0)2-672-3216 Fax: 66-(0)2-673-3206
\nPhramaha Sombat Yanawaro (081) 144-4669, Dr. Natthapat Saisena (086) 990-6441 Nat Thasangkha (087) 912-1940<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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