Daily Programs
5.30 a.m.
Wakeup
6.00 a.m.
Buddha Vandana (Morning Prayer)
7.00 a.m.
Heel Dana (Breakfast)
11.00 a.m.
Buddha Vandana, Chant & Dana (Lunch)
2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m.
Study of Discourses and preparation for Sermons.
4.00 p.m. – 6.00 p.m.
Spiritual Services & Counseling (by appointment only)
6.00 p.m.
Public Buddha Vandana & Chanting (Evening Prayer)
7.00 p.m.
Meditation and/or Study
10.00 p.m.
Lights Out
N.B. (Please have respect and do not call the Temple after 9.30 p.m. for appointments except in case of an emergency as House Rule and Obedience require all venerable monks to be present uninterruptedly at their common religious exercises at nightfall- as members of a Religious House)
Daily Special Public Services
- Experienced Monks can talk to you on increased efficiency, performance and productivity focused meditation and provide Instructions to Company Executives and Professionals through Public Talks, Seminars and Meditation Retreats! Amazing results! Especially suitable for City Councils, School Boards, Teachers’ & Nurses’ and other professional groups or Labor Unions. Please contact us for more details!
Buddhist Pastoral Care
- Medical Facility Visitations. Monks are available to visit patients in hospital or at home to provide spiritual encouragement in difficult times.
- Housewarming Blessings. Many people appreciate deepening their commitment to the Buddha’s teachings as they go through worldly transitions such as moving into a new house.
- Blessings for Marriage couples. Monks don’t provide wedding services, but they are able to provide counseling and blessings to couples.
- Blessings for Expectant Mothers: Taking on the responsibilities of parenthood is a major step in lay life and racing a child with a spirituality is a huge challenge.
- Other Spiritual Care & Counseling: Monks are always available to provide spiritual guidance to people who wish to apply the Buddha’s teachings to their daily lives.