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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221009
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SUMMARY:Kathina Ceremony 2022
DESCRIPTION:උතුම් කඨින පුන්‍ය මහෝත්සවය 2022\nOur KATINA CEREMONY this year will be held on SUNDAY 9 OCTOBER at the \nBletchley Youth Centre\nDerwent Drive\nBletchley\nMK3 7BE \n(same venue as last year) \nKatina Ceremony this year\, along with Vas aradhana and other meritorious activities has been sponsored by Dr. Nanda and Mrs. Swarna De Silva and family. \nBohoma Pin\n🙏🙏🙏 \nWe kindly invite all the community to actively participate in this highly meritorious activity by attending the ceremony on the 9th with all the family. \nKatina Day Programme\n(Light refreshments will be available in the morning) \n8 -10 am Preparation \n10 am Perahera bringing in the Sacred Relics and the Katina Cheevara \n11 am Lighting the Oil Lamp\, Pansil and offering of Dana. \n1 pm Katina Cheevara Perahera \n1.30 pm Donation of robes to resident monks\, Dedicating Katina Robe\, Kap Rukha Puja\, offering gifts followed by Anushasana. \n2.00 pm Conduct of the Vinaya Kamma by the Maha Sangha. \n2.30 pm Devotees offering Atapirikara and Cheevara. \n2.45 pm Seth Pirith \n3.00 pm Vote of Thanks \n3.15 pm Dana for Devotees \n4.30 pm Cleaning and tidying. \n5.30 pm End of Programme \nWe greatly appreciate all the food and other donations pledged so far and all the support extended.
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/kathina-ceremony-2022/
LOCATION:Bletchley Youth Centre\, Derwent Drive\, Bletchley\, MK3 7BE
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SUMMARY:Poson Celebration 2022
DESCRIPTION:පොසොන් බැති ගී සරණිය\nSunday 3 July\nVenue: NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI Japanese Temple\, Willen.\nMK15 0BA \n2pm Setting up \n3pm Welcome\, Pansil\, Anumodana and Presentations. \n4pm Bhakthi Gee\n5pm Refreshments\n6pm Clearing up \nMany Thanks indeed to everyone making offerings and putting a tremendous effort towards making this a serene and enjoyable event.\n🙏🙏🙏
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/poson-celebration-2023/
LOCATION:Peace Pagoda\, NIPPONZAN MYOHOJI Japanese Temple\, Milton Keynes\, MK15 0BA
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211231T190000
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SUMMARY:Online Beginners Mindfulness Courses 2021
DESCRIPTION:Milton Keynes conducts a very popular 8-week introductory mindfulness course. \nThere is no need at all for any previous knowledge or experience of mindfulness. \nThe sessions are usually led by Venerable Bhante Samitha who is a highly qualified and experienced meditator of over 30 years. He is a Buddhist monk but the course is of a secular nature. We usually have participants with highly varied backgrounds\, faiths and ethnic backgrounds. \nFollowing government guidance\, during this very difficult time due to the Corona Virus COVID-19 problems\, we have decided to host all our courses online. All the following dates in 2021 are now available ONLINE for registration….. \nJanuary 2021: 07th January  for 08 weeks online Course (20 Places) \nMarch 2021:  04th March  for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nApril: 29th April for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nJune: 24th June  for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nAugust: 19th August for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nOctober: 14th October for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nNovember: 04th November for 08 weeks online Course (12 places) \nFor registration or for more details\, please contact Bhante Samitha on 07944 13 53 14 or 07983 466 105
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/10-weeks-introductory-course/
LOCATION:Vihara Premises\, 3\, Aldrich Drive\, Willen\, Milton Keynes\, MK15 9HP\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Courses
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ORGANIZER;CN="Dr. Ajit De Silva":MAILTO:miltonkeynesvihara@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201231T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201231T210000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Mindfulness Evening Class| Every Wednesday 7-9pm | Online
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Mindfulness Evening Class every Wednesday from 7pm to 9PM\n \nMore Details please contact Mobile/Whatsapp: 079441353 14 or 07983466105 \nDuring this difficult time Mindfulness Meditation practice has proven very effective and beneficial more than ever before. \n \n 
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/advanced-mindfulness-evening-class-every-wednesday-7-9pm/
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201231T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201231T210000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135832
CREATED:20201110T134737Z
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SUMMARY:Beginners Mindfulness Evening Class| Every Thursday 7-9pm | Online
DESCRIPTION:Mindfulness Class for Beginners every Thursday from 7pm to 9PM\n \nMore Details please contact Mobile/Whatsapp: 079441353 14 or 07983466105 \nDuring this difficult time Mindfulness Meditation practice has proven very effective and beneficial more than ever before. \n \n 
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/2765/
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Courses
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20201101T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20201101T190000
DTSTAMP:20260406T135832
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SUMMARY:KATHINA CEREMONY 2020
DESCRIPTION:KATHINA CEREMONY 2020 \nMilton Keynes Vihara\n  \n Sunday 01st November 2020\nFrom 4.30PM to 7PM\nJoin online from home via Zoom. CLICK HERE\nPlease note: due to the current rules regarding the pandemic\, unfortunately gathering is not permitted. \nPROGRAMME SCHEDULE\n16:30    Bringing the Kathina Robe \n16.45     Welcome\, Taking Refuges and the Five Precepts \n17.00     A talk in English on the Significance of Kathina \n17.20     Offering Kappa Rukkha\, Vassana Vasika\, The Kathina Robe and other requisites to the Sangha \n17:40    Sermon in Sinhala \n18:00    Performing the Vinaya Kamma to dedicate the Kathina Robe \n18:20   Offering Atapirikara\, Robes & Gift Donations to Monks \n18:40   Chanting Paritta Seth Pirith Blessings by the Venerable Monks and Punyanumodana \n19:00   End the programme \nMake a contribution towards the Kathina Ceremony\nFor those who are wishing to contribute towards the Kathina Ceremony\, you can offer the following \nYou can offer  \n\nA robe to venerable monks Suggested £25/=  any donation as you like\nAtapirikara (Eight requisites to a monk) Suggested £50/= or any donation as you like\nA Pirikara Gift to the monks Suggested £50/= or any donation as you like\n\nPlease send a cheque donation made payable to “Milton Keynes Vihara” or Online transfers to:- \nAccount Name: Milton Keynes Vihara\nBank: Barclays\nSort Code: 20-57-44\nAccount Number: 93953335 \nPlease put your name as a reference….. \nThe traditional Kapparukkha (Wish Fulfilling Tree) will be placed in the shrining Room and the Kathina Robe will be available for stitching. Those who wish to place their donations on Kapruka (Wish-fulfilling tree) and topstitch the robe please let us know we can arrange it for you. \nTheruwan Saranai!
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/kathina-ceremony-2020/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201001
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201002
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SUMMARY:Join our Online Mindfulness Course During Lockdown
DESCRIPTION:Our Next Mindfulness Course starts from 05th November.\n \nFew places available\, do join in advance… \n\n\n\nBeginners Mindfulness Evening Course\nAdvanced Mindfulness Evening Course\n\n\nEvery Thursday 7-9PM \n05-11-2020\nEvery Wednesday 7-9PM \n04-11-2020\n\n\n\nOnly few places available \nMore Details please contact Mobile/Whatsapp: 079441353 14 or 07983466105 \nDuring this difficult time Mindfulness Meditation practice has proven very effective and beneficial more than ever before. \n \n 
URL:https://mkvihara.org/event/mindfulness-course-during-lockdown/
CATEGORIES:Mindfulness Courses
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