Most Venerable Akurala Samitha Thera and Most Venerable Dammala Piyananda Thero attended the ceremony and proceeded to observe the three months rains retreat (vassana) at the vihara (centre).
Devotees are welcome to participate weekly Special Pooja, Chanting Protection Blessings (Seth Pirith), Monthly Full Moon Day Programmes, Meditation Retreats, Dhamma Talks and many more blissful ceremonies during this Holy Three Months.
Devotees can sponsor one of the 12 weeks of the three months. Suggested Donation to support temple and monks’ welfare for a week is £100/= (you can contribute more or less as you like). If you wish to sponsor any of the week, please contact the vihara (centre).
Mobile: 07983 466 105
Email: dhammanikethanaya@gmail.com
Website: www.buddhistacademy.com
Our Annual Kathina Ceremony is on Saturday 11th November 2023 at 10AM. All are invited to keep the day free and participate. More details please visit our website. www.buddhistacademy.com
May the Noble Triple Gem Bless you all..!
For Sponsorships of this rare occasion or Other Information,
Please Contact The Centre.
All Are Cordially Welcome..!
Ways to Sponsor and help:
Sponsor one of 12 Weekly Pooja: A suggested donation for one of the 12 weekly poojas is £100/=, in addition to preparing the pooja items such as flowers, gilanpasa, lights, etc. It is possible to request a Dhamma activity of your preference on the day of your sponsored pooja (e.g., Bodhi Pooja, Mawpiya Vandana, Offering of Medicinal Requisites, Talk by invited monk, etc.)
Sponsor Atavisi (28) Sambuddha Poojava: Saturday 23rd September 2023
- One of 28 Buddha Pooja (suggested donation £100/=. This includes all pooja items for one of the 28 SamBuddha Poojava such as an Atapirikara, a Robe & a Gilanpasa tray with flowers incense etc.)
Or offering items separately such as
offering of
- An Atapirikara (Suggested Donation £50/=)
- A Robe (Cheevara) (Suggested Donation £30/=)
- A Full Gilanpasa Flowers Light Incense Pooja Tray (Suggested donation £15/=)
- by any other general donation.
Note: Although donations for sponsorship have been suggested, you are welcome to donate any amount you feel able to
Forthcoming Event Dates and Availabilities for Sponsoring
During the 2023 Vassana Season Three Months Spiritual Retreat at Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya Buddhist Centre:
Saturday 05th August at 6PM Sponsored: Srimal Aloka Hettiarachchi, Vina, Avishi and Hasindu Family.
Saturday 12th August at 6PM
Sponsored: Mrs Nisansala, Mr Nishendra Dissanayake, Son Nishaja and family
Saturday 19th August at 6PM
Sponsored: Mrs Alicija Rathnayaka, Son Alex Nirvan and Family.
Saturday 26th August at 6PM
Nikini Full Moon Poya Day
Sponsored: Mr Punya & Mrs Lalanthika Warnakulasooriya and Family.
Saturday 02nd September at 6PM
Sponsored: Mr Nilanka & Mrs Nilanka Hapugoda Family
Saturday 09th September at 6PM
Sponsored: Sangeetha & Asanga Agalakotuwa Family
Saturday 16th September at 6PM
Sponsored: Mr Upali Jayatillake, Mrs Hema Jayatillake, Daughter Samantha Jayatillake and Family.
Saturday 23rd September at 6PM
Binara Full Moon Poya Day & Atavisi Buddha Special Pooja
Sponsors and things needed for 28 SamBuddha poojava or to offer Robes or Atapirikaare are posted as a separate event on our website.
Saturday 30th September at 6PM
Sponsored: Harshani Weerasinghe and family
Saturday 07th October at 6PM
Sponsored: Mr Rashika and Mrs Vipuli Jayawardana and family
Saturday 14th October at 6PM
Sponsored: Yasa Amarasinghe Family.
Saturday 21st October at 6PM
Sponsor needed: Mr Dharshana Jayarathna, Mrs Harsha Silva, Son Semuth Jayarathna and Family.
Saturday 28th October at 6PM
Vap Full Moon Poya Day.
Sponsored: Mrs Malindi and Mr Indika and family.
Saturday 04th November at 6PM
Sponsor needed: Mrs Dharshani Jayarathne and Mrs Iresha Kalpani Embuldeniyage and family
Saturday 11th November at 6PM
Annual Kathina Ceremony of Letchworth Dhamma Nikethanaya.
Sponsored: Mr Dharshana, Mrs Harshani Weerasinghe Family and
further opportunities for others to sponsor Kathina Day ceremony.
Sunday 19th November at 6PM
Sponsored: Mrs Chamila Samarakoon and Family
Saturday 25th November at 6PM
Ill Full Moon Poya Day
Sponsor needed:
Saturday 02nd December at 6PM