Vesak day 2019

Vesak day this year falls on 19 May 2019, Sunday, and it commemorates the Birth, Enlightenment and Maha Parinibbana (final passing away) of Lord Buddha. You, your family and friends, are invited to join us in celebrating this most sacred Buddhist observance day. Programmes start at 6 am.

PROGRAMME FOR VISAKHA PUJA (VESAK DAY)

  • 6.00 am: Morning chanting, observance of five precepts

  • 6.40 am: Breakfast dana to Sangha

  • 7.30 am: All stations open

  • 9.00 am: Pindapata - offering alms/requisites to the Sangha

  • 9.30 am: Free vegetarian lunch for the public

  • 10.45 am: Lunch dana to the Sangha

  • 2.00 pm: Dhamma Talk (English)/ Dhamma Talk (Mandarin)

  • 5.00 pm: All stations closed

  • 6.00 pm: Evening chanting, candle light circumambulation, paritta chanting

Songkran (Thai New Year day 2019)

Songkran, traditionally a Thai New Year Day, is celebrated every year on the 13th April.

This year, Palelai Buddhist Temple will celebrate Songkran on Saturday, 13th April 2019. The Event Organiser for this event is Bro Kanya Yeo.

Devotees are welcomed to celebrate the pouring of dedication of water onto the Sangha's palm on this Thai New Year day.

The public water throwing among the devotees will be subject to a secluded area due to safety to all members and devotees.

The Resident Monks and Board of Management welcome you and your family to join us in the celebration.

13th April 2019 (Saturday)

06.00 am - Morning chanting

09.00 am - Bathing of Luang Phor Yok

11.00 am - Sangha's meal time

12pm to 3pm - Snacks will be provided for the public

1.30 pm - Matika chanting & transfer of merits, followed by pouring of dedication of water to the Sangha's palm

4.00 pm - End of Songkran event

6.00 pm - Evening chanting

2018 Rains Retreat (Vassa Programme)

Details of the programme during the 2018 Rains Retreat

Morning Meditation Session : 4.00 am - 5.45 am
Morning Chanting Session : 6.00 am

Temple Area Cleaning: 7.00 am - 8.00 am (followed by pindapat)  

Morning Meditation Session : 4.00 am - 5.45 am Morning Chanting Session : 6.00 amTemple Area Cleaning: 7.00 am - 8.00 am (followed by pindapat)

Morning Meditation Session : 4.00 am - 5.45 am
Morning Chanting Session : 6.00 am

Temple Area Cleaning: 7.00 am - 8.00 am (followed by pindapat)