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 2025
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December Uduvap |
06 Dec |
07 Dec |
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December Holiday |
Examination NDS 07th Dec |
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25 December 26 December |
Events & Key Dates For 2026
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Months 2026 |
Sil Programme Dates |
Nottingham Dhamma School |
Sheffield Dhamma School |
Special Events |
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January Duruthu |
10 Jan |
11 Jan 25 Jan |
04 Jan 18 Jan |
New Year Blessings 1st Jan |
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February Navam |
07 Feb |
- 15 Feb |
08 Feb 22 Feb |
- |
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March Medin |
07 March |
01 March 15 March 29 March |
08 Mar 22 Mar |
NDS Bakmaha Sanakeliya 29th March |
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April Bak |
04 April |
Vacation |
05 Aprill |
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May Vesak |
09 May |
03 May 17 May |
10 May 24 May |
09th May Vesak Celebrations |
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June Poson |
27 June |
07 June 21 June |
14 June 28 June |
27th June Poson Celebrations |
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July Asala |
25 July |
05 July 19 July |
12 July 26 July |
Vas Aradhana 25th July |
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August Nikini |
22 Aug |
Vacation |
Vacation |
Annual General Meeting |
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September Binara |
26 Sep |
06 Sep 20 Sep |
13 Sep 27 Sep |
Parents Meeting |
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October Vap |
24 Oct |
04 Oct 18 Oct |
11 Oct 25 Oct |
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November Ill |
None |
01 Nov 15 Nov 29 Nov |
08 Nov 22 Nov |
Katina Ceremony 07th Nov |
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December Uduvap |
12 Dec |
06 Dec |
- |
Examination NDS 06th Dec |
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.