The Second World Maghapuja Day B.E. 2554 (A.D.2011)
The Second World Maghapuja Day B.E. 2554 (A.D.2011)
The celebration to ensure the continuity of Buddhism
16-19 February B.E. 2554
At the Veluwanna Mahavihara, Rajgir (Magadha State)
(Rajgir, Nalanda District, Patna, Bihar State)
On the full moon night of the third lunar month or the Magha, over two-thousand five-hundred years ago, the Lord Buddha delivered one of the most important teachings in Buddhism to 1,250 monks at Veluwanna, the first Buddhist temple in the world. The teaching/sermon was known as the Ovada Patimokkha or the Three Admonitions of the Buddha, which could be considered as the essence of Dhamma.
According to the Ovada Patimokkha, the three fundamental principles are: to refrain from doing evil, to cultivate in good or wholesome activities, and to purify the mind. In addition, the Lord Buddha taught the monks to live in secluded places, to consume moderate meals and materials, and to behave as role models for the Buddhist laypersons. These principles in the Ovada Patimokkha were subsequently developed into Sila or precepts, which have been practiced by monks and Buddhists until today.
The Maghapuja Day is one of the most important days for Buddhists. Unfortunately, the Maghapuja Day celebration has faded from India after the complete disappearance of Buddhism in the 17th Century. In February 2010, the celebration was restored at Veluwanna, the birthplace for Maghapuja, under the leadership and guidance of Venerable Guruji Arayawangso and the Maha Bodhi Society of India. The celebration was well attended by venerable monks and Buddhists from different sects and countries. It was thus considered the First World Maghapuja Day celebration.
During February 16 -19, 2011, the Second World Maghapuja celebration will again be held at Veluwanna. Monks and Buddhists from all over the world are welcome to attend the celebration. Some of the main activities will include procession of the Lord Buddha's relics, Dhamma discourse, vipassana meditation, and candle march.
The organizing committee of the Second World Maghapuja Day B.E. 2554 (2011) cordially extends an invitation to all Buddhist monks from all sects originating from every country and all Buddhist communities to participate in the celebration of the Second World Maghapuja Day B.E. 2554 during February 16-19, 2011 at the Veluwanna Mahavihara, Rajgir (Magadha State), Nalanda, Bihar State. The participation will demonstrate the unity and solidarity of all Buddhists, and will ensure the continuity of Buddhism.
For further information, please contact: [email protected] or [email protected]
16 February, B.E. 2554
Morning (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara)
08:00 - 09:00 hrs. Morning chanting
09:00 - 10:30 hrs. Dhamma Discourse and meditation
10:30 - 11:30 hrs. Sangha Dana (offering food to bhikkhus)
Afternoon (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara and Saptapani Cave)
13:00 - 15:30 hrs. Dhamma Discourse and meditation
15:30 - 16:30 hrs. Procession of the Lord Buddha's Relics and Tripitaka from Veluwanna Mahavihara to Saptapani Cave, Vebhara Mountain
16:30 - 20:00 hrs. Grand Chanting
Guruji Arayawangso and Bhikkhus chant important verses of Sutta, Vinaya and Apidhamma to emulate and to pay homage to the First Buddhist Council (Sangiti)
Sermon and meditation
17 February B.E. 2554
Morning (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara)
06:00 - 07:30 hrs. Morning chanting and meditation
07:30 - 08:30 hrs. Bhikkhus receiving alms around the Kalandakanivapa pond
09:00 - 10:30 hrs. Sangha Dana (offering food to bhikkhus)
Afternoon (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara)
16:00 - 18:00 hrs. Grand Chanting and Meditation
Sermon on Maghapuja and the Patimokkha by leading venerable monks
Keynote addresses
18:00 - 19:00 hrs. Ceremony to pay homage to the relics of the Lord Buddha and candle march around the Kalandakanivapa pond
18 February B.E. 2554
Morning
05:30 hrs. Procession of the Lord Buddha's Relics to the top of Mount Gridhakuta (Lord Buddha's Kuti)
06:30 hrs. Morning chanting
07:00 hrs. Sermon on the “Vedanaparikaha Sutta or Dighanakha Sutta” at the Sukarakata Cave
08:00 hrs. Procession of the Lord Buddha's Relics from Mt. Gridhakuta to Veluwanna Mahavihara on a horse-carriage
09:00 - 10:30 hrs. Sangha Dana (offering food to bhikkhus)
Afternoon (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara)
15:00 - 17:00 hrs.
-Chairman of the event pays homage to The Triple Gems by lighting candles/joss sticks and monks perform Grand Chanting
-Chairman of the organizing committee speak as to the purpose of the event
Chairman of the event delivers Opening Speech
-Keynote addresses
-Sermon on Maghapuja Day and the Patimokkha
17:00 - 18:00 hrs. Patimokkha Chanting Ceremony
18:00 - 19:00 hrs. Ceremony to pay homage to Lord Buddha and candle march(3 rounds) around the Kalandakanivapa pond
20:00 hrs. onwards Sermon and meditation throughout the night
19 February B.E. 2554
Morning (Venue : Veluwanna Mahavihara)
06:00 - 07:30 hrs. Morning chanting and meditation
07:30 - 08:30 hrs. Bhikkus receiving alms around the Kalandakanivapa pond
09:00 - 10:30 hrs. Sangha Dana (offering food to bhikkhus)
Chairman of the event delivers word of thanks, distributes tokens, and closes the Second World Maghapuja Day ceremomy
End of the event
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