To mark the end of resident monks’ three-month rainy-season observance (Vassāna), Great Lakes Buddhist Vihāra is planning to have the annual Katina ceremony on Sunday, November 10th 2019, at Hindu Temple in Farmington (30785 Grand River Ave. Farmington, MI 48336), with the participation of about fifteen members of Mahā Saṅgha. This year, Katina ceremony is sponsored by the Sri Lankan …
Second Shramadaana on Sunday, Sept. 22nd, 2019.
The Sramadaana which was held at GLBV – Fonseka Community Center on September 8th Sunday was a great success. We convey our thanks and blessings for all participants for their dedicated time and energy. Another Sramadaana (volunteer work) will be held on Sunday the 22nd from 9.00 am – 1.00 pm to complete the cleaning of old parking lot. Lunch …
Vassana Season – 2019
Currently the four resident monks, Bhante Sankichcha, Bhante Janananda, Bhante Kusala and Bhante Sarananda are observing Vassana retreat at the Vihara for three months. This is the Vassana retreat season (three months beginning with the full moon of July to the full moon of October). The Vassana season has been a special time at GLBV where both resident monks and …