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Dhammananda Vihara 2013 Calendar |
| Retreats | Ceremony, Festival and Class | | | January 5-9 | | | | February 2-3 | Feb. 24 Sticky Rice Festival | | | March 2-3 | | | | April 6-7 | April 14 New Year | | | May 4-5 | May 19 Buddha Day | | | June 1-2 | | | | July 6-7 | July 21 Vassa Ceremony | | | August no retreat | July 27 - August 3 Summer Class | Aug. 25 Fundraising Event | | September 7-8 | | | | October 5-6 | Oct. 13 Abhidhamma Day | | | November 2-3 | Nov. 17 Kathina Ceremony | | | December 7-8 | Dec. 15 Sayadaw U Silanada's Birthday | Dec. 21-24 Youth Retreat |
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Buddhist classes uphold Burmese tradition
Cows lowed in front of a rustic barn, and traffic rattled by along Highway 1. But last week, inside a Buddhist monastery just off the road, there was peace.
Dozens of children, ages 5 to 15, sat cross-legged on deep-blue cushions with eyes closed. Their faces were silent and serene.
“There was so much noble silence,” glowed meditation leader Eugenia Kaw. “Wasn’t that good? Let’s keep up the noble silence.” |
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