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Sanctuary of Stillness Official Opening with Ajahn Brahm
Join us in the special and joyful celebration which will be led by Ajahn Brahm.
Date: Sunday, 26th January 2025
Time: From 9:30am to 3pm.
Venue: Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury Buddhist Monastery
Please bring a plate of food to share with the community.
A bus has been organised to provide transport to those wishing to attend the SOS Official Opening on Sunday 26th January at Newbury Buddhist Monastery. The cost is $25 per person for the return trip. Last day to secure a seat is Sunday, 12th January 2025, 5 pm (if seats are still available). Click HERE to reserve your seat. Bus is scheduled to arrive at 9am
Event Program: SOS Official Opening on 26-Jan-2025
Location: Front Entrance of the old NBM kitchen near the Nuns’ quarters
9:00am Guest Arrival & Greetings
9:30am Welcome Speech by the BSV President
9:35am Reflection by Ajahn Brahm
9:45am Forming the Pindapāta Queue
10:00am Anumodana chant before Rice Pindapāta begins
11:00am Collection of food by Sangha followed by communal lunch.
12:30pm Walk to SOS for Official Opening
Location: SOS Open area (Near the stair case outside the meditation hall)
1:00pm Introduce purpose of gathering (Adrian Tee)
1:05pm Dhamma Talk by Ajahn Brahm
1:35pm Short Reflection by Ajahn Nissarano
1:40pm Short Reflection by Ayya Upekkha
1:45pm Message from the Team Leader of the Building Sub-Committee
1:50pm Reflection by Ajahn Mudito
1:55pm Dhamma Reflection by 4 invited Monastics
2:15pm SOS Future Directions (Adrian Tee)
2:25pm Blessing Chant led by Ajahn Brahm with all monastics & Ajahn Brahm declares SOS Open
2:35pm Ajahn Brahm opens the door to the hall and invites everyone to enter
Guests collect gift before leaving for home
3:00pm End of event
People board bus to return to Buddhaloka Centre Malvern (bus departs at 3.30pm sharp
