For seven weeks after the Buddha’s Enlightenment on Wesak full-moon in May, He contemplated on the Dhamma with His perfectly clear faculty of comprehension.  Then, the Buddha travelled for seven days from Bodhgaya to Sarnath, where He preached the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta on the Asalha full-moon in July.

It is during this period that the Nalanda Gimhana Retreat is observed.  The retreat spans 6 June to 21 July this year and during this period, we endeavour to commit ourselves to a period of relatively intensive Dhamma learning programme and group-practice.  We welcome everyone to come and understand the Dhamma through guided, progressive, communal, and personal practice.

The first Gimhana Uposatha Service is this coming Thursday 6 June, at 8pm.  On this new-moon day, let us gather for meditation, chanting and to learn the Buddha’s teachings.  All are welcome.