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Samatha and Vipassana
 

Buddhism is unique among the major religions in the emphasis is gives to meditation. For most Buddhist schools, meditation is essential practice for the realization of Nibbana. Living a good life alone is not enough. Doing good deeds will lead to happy states either in this life or in future lives but will not bring, of themselves, enlightenment. The Buddhist scriptures are very helpful in the kind of detail they give to meditation practice. The techniques required are clearly explained, and have the Buddha's own meditation experience to give them authenticity. Although some conceptual understanding of meditation is important, more important is the actual practice itself. In Buddhism, the experiential dimension, the 'let's suck it and see' approach is a distinctive feature. What is interesting is that in Buddhism two quite distinct methods of meditation are explained.

--The Dhammapada

PROGRAM
          On  Seturday,  2011
          At......Buddharama Temple  Värmdö sweden

                       Morning Session
 
9.00 a.m      The host and participants arrive to the Temple
10.00 a.m     Chairperson of Ceremony lights the candles and incense
                  The monks offer chanting and blessing
10.30 a.m     Alms offering to the monks (Tak-bat)
11.00 a.m     Offering lunch to the monks
12.00 a.m     Lunch for congregation
                         Afternoon Session
13.00 p.m     Dhamma preaching until dark
14.00 p.m     Presentation Royel kthina cerermoni, offering requisites, and monks blessing the congregation
15.00 p.m     Ending program
 
 
-Alms Offering Ceremony for the International monks
-Joining the set-up of" Pha-pa Tree"
-Participating with a group of ordianing 
-Cultural Program:
   -Klonyao Drumming and dancing group
   -Thai classical music dance from the four provinces
   -Real Thai boxing
   -Authentic National delicacies Thai food
   -Favorite music band and the famous star singers
   -Various goods and foods to be purchased
Lottery:
   -Various prize are given ie. round trip air-ticket Stockholm -Bangkok, drawing prize from the tree (kula-praplok)
Night Program
-Devotees worship the Lord Buddha by chanting and observing a quiet mindful moment (meditation) 
-See one of the most spectacular event the mid-night Sunlight
 
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion. You are not only enjoy the events but also making the merits. Funds received from this event will put into the construction of the Temple on 250 Rai. This land is very rich in historical and cultural consisting of ocean, river, forest, mountains and various animals.
This is the most suitable place to establish the "Uniqueness of Buddhism", one of the oldest religions more than 2500 years long. Your kind donations will benefit human beings and bring peace to the world.
              Wat Buddharam Fredrika and Åsele Commune are also joining us in organizing this events.
 
 
 

We express our sincere appreciation for your supports. May you be blessed by the power of the Triple Gem  (the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha) with fulfillment of wishes in health, wealth, and be wise and contented.