FIRST SUNDAY OFFERING TO BUDDHA

Offering of flowers and food to the Buddha has been practised since ancient times in Buddhism. The Dhammakaya Temple, for over 60 years, has consistently held a monthly Buddha Offering ceremony with unique features.

During the ceremony, the grandmaster and teachers who have attained an advanced meditative state lead the proceedings.

• The exquisite offerings of food, fruits, sweets, and flowers are purified by the grandmaster and teachers through their meditative practice.

• These purified offerings are then offered to countless Buddhas and Arahants who reside in Nirvana (the ultimate state of enlightenment).

• Dhammakaya centres worldwide, spanning 5 continents, participate in this ceremony simultaneously, regardless of time zones.

Participants in the ceremony receive immense merits from this collective, pure act of offering.

The act of offering to Buddhas and Arahants is believed to bring blessings and positive outcomes.

The ceremony typically lasts for about 2 hours.

It includes chanting and an hour of meditation.

In summary, this ceremony fosters a sense of connection, compassion, and spiritual upliftment as practitioners join together to offer reverence and merit to the enlightened beings. It’s a beautiful expression of devotion and generosity.

02:30 am: Offering to Buddha and Meditation (03:30 am in winter)

04:00 am: Offering of Sanghadana

07:00 am Alms Offering

07:15 am: Breakfast

• Please wear white clothes or polite attire.

• To attend this ceremony, kindly contact us by clicking on the button below.