Regular Activities
Daily Vandana & Puja
We worship and make offerings to Lord Buddha daily except for Wednesdays. Buddha Vandana & Puja is held @ 6:30 PM.
Wednesday Mindfulness Session
The mindfulness session is held on wednesdays in English medium from 5:00 PM onwards. A dhamma discussion follows shortly after the meditation session.
Dana & Buddha Puja
Daily Buddha Puja and Dana offerings commence at 11:00 AM. Following these offerings, a pirit chanting session takes place to bestow blessings upon the participants.
Events & Key Dates For 2024
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Month |
Sil Programme Dates |
Nottingham Dhamma School |
Sheffield Dhamma School |
Wednesday Meditation Group |
Other Events |
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January Duruthu |
27 Jan |
07 Jan 21 Jan |
14 Jan 28 Jan |
Every Wednesday @ 5:00 PM |
New Year Blessings 1st Jan |
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February Navam |
24 Feb |
04 Feb 18 Feb |
11 Feb 25 Feb |
12th Vihara Anniversary |
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March Medin |
23 Mar |
03 March 17 March |
10 Mar 27 Mar |
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April Bak |
27 April |
07 April |
21 April |
April Holiday |
Sinhala New Year NDS 07th April |
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May Vesak |
25 May |
05 May 19 May |
12 May 26 May |
Every Wednesday @ 5:00 PM |
25th May Vesak Celebrations |
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June Poson |
22 June |
02 June 16 June |
09 June 23 June |
22nd June Poson Celebrations |
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July Asala |
20 July |
14 July 28 July |
07 July 21 July |
Vas Aradhana 20th July |
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August Nikini |
24 Aug |
Vacation |
August Holiday |
Annual Budget Presentation |
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September Binara |
21 Sep |
01 Sep 15 Sep |
08 Sep 22 Sep |
Every Wednesday @ 5:00 PM |
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October Vap |
None |
13 Oct |
06 Oct 20 Oct |
Katina Ceremony 27th Oct |
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November Ill |
16 Nov |
10 Nov 24 Nov |
03 Nov 17 Nov |
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December Uduvap |
14 Dec |
08 Dec |
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December Holiday |
NDS Examination 08 Dec |
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FAQ about Events
Are all events held at the premises?
Not every event is held at the premises. Monthly Sil programmes are held at the Vihar premises whilst major events are held in a seperate venue.
I am new to Nottingham. Can i participate in events?
It depends on which events you would like to participate in. Traditional events like Vesak, Poson and Kathina ceremonies are open to everybody.