Sunday, July 12, 2015
Notes:
1. The Temple dock is available for those that like to visit Wat Tampa by boat.
Time | Activity |
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9:30am-1:00pm |
Sunday Market |
11:30am-12:45am |
Buddha Learning Group |
1:00pm-2:00pm
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Religious Service |
Buddha Learning Group (BLG)
The Buddha Learning Group meets in the Main Temple every Sunday between 11:30am and 12:45pm for a Q&A session on Buddhism, Thai culture and history of Wat Tampa.
Visit http://buddhanet.net for easy to read and understandable information on Buddhism.
In particular, http://www.buddhanet.net/e-learning/basic-guide.htm provides links to a number of excellent resources for someone new to learning about Buddhism.
Next Events:
Asalha Puja Day is one of the most sacred days in Buddhism. It is observed on the fifteenth day of the waxing moon of the eight lunar month (July). This year it is celebrated at Wat Tampa on Sunday, August 2, 2015.
Asalha Puja Day is the anniversary of the day on which Lord Buddha delivered his first Sermon to his five Disciples at the Deer Park in Benares, over two thousand five hundred years ago. The day also marks the beginning of the worship of the Triple Gems, namely: the Lord Buddha, His Teachings and His Disciples.
The Buddhist Lent starts on the first day of the waning moon of the eighth lunar month. The tradition of Buddhist Lent or the annual three-month Rains Retreat, known in Thai as "PHUN SAA", dates back to the time of early Buddhism in ancient India. All holy men, mendicants and sages spent three months of the annual rainy season in permanent dwellings. They avoided unnecessary travel during this period when crops were still new for fear they might accidentally step on young plants. In deference to popular opinion, Lord Buddha decreed that his followers should also abide by this ancient tradition, and they began to gather in-groups of simple dwellings.
The typical activites for Asalha Puja Day include:
•Monks will recite the Eight Precepts.
•Congregation will give alms to the monks.
•A monk will give a Sermon and lead a Meditation.
•Monks will chant in Sanskrit and lead the lit candle procession three times around the Temple.
Schedule of events for Sunday, August 5, 2012:
10:00 a.m. Pay homage to Buddha and accept Five Precepts; Monks chant blessing
10:45 a.m. Offering Alms to Seven Monks
11:00 a.m. Offering Lunch to Seven Monks
13:00 p.m. Chanting for this Significant Occassion
Offerings of flowers, candles, and incenses
Walk three rounds around the Temple
Time | English-language Activity |
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11:30am - 12:45pm | Q&A in Temple |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Sunday Service |
Most Sundays a representative will be in the main Temple between 11:30am and 12:45pm to answer questions on the Temple and Temple activities including BASIC Buddhism, the history of Wat Tampa, and Thai culture.
Regular Buddhist services are held every Sunday at 1:00 PM. The services are conducted in Pali but you are invited to attend. Chairs are provided for those who have difficulty sitting on the floor. The service usually lasts about one hour and includes chanting and meditation (1:30pm-2:00pm). An English-language chanting guide is available for your use during the services.
Please remove your shoes before entering the Temple and follow the Temple rules of etiquette . If you decide to leave prior to the end of the service, please close the Temple door so as not to disturb the service.
A brief history of Wat Mongkolratanram (Wat Tampa)
Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida (Wat Tampa)
Address: 5306 Palm River Rd. Tampa , Florida 33619-3746
Telephone: 813-621-1669 Fax : 813-626-8850
Hours: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm., Tuesday to Sunday
Welcome to Wat Tampa - Scroll down to learn more!
When was Wat Tampa Founded?
The Temple
What is the significance of the temple?
Please respect the following times for the Monks
The Monk's quarters and Administration
A peaceful environment for meditation
The Thai Summer School (June-August)
Last, but not least, our Sunday Market!