Vows Weekend 2024
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Registration is open until Thursday 15 August, 12:00pm.
An event for all.
This weekend is a powerful moment in the annual calendar when we come together to witness people taking steps of deepening commitment to the Buddha, Dharma and Sangha.
If you have any general questions email the Events Team at [email protected]ku.gro.sha@stneve
Event details
This event celebrates those students who have been preparing to take Refuge and Bodhsattva Vows as they take that step.
We also celebrate people taking vows of entry into the Mahayanagana and Shrimalagana - the circle of committed students within the Awakened Heart Sangha.
This event is open to all to come online and we especially welcome vow takers along with their relatives and friends to join us at The Hermitage for the ceremony.
Anyone who has taken Refuge or Bodhisattva vow before may wish to be present to witness the ceremony as a way of renewing their vows.
Sample timetable
Friday
7:00 - 7:30 - Welcome & practicalities
7:30 - 8:30 - Evening Puja
Saturday
7:00am - 8:00am Morning Puja
9.15 - 10:00 - Introductory talk
10:00 - 11:00 - Refuge Vows
11:30 - 12:30pm - Bodhisattva Vows
3:00 - 4:30 - Permanent Mahayanagana Vows
7:30 - 8:30 - Evening Puja
Sunday
7:00am - 8:00am Morning Puja
12:00pm - 12:30pm - Long Life Ceremony for Lama Shenpen
12:30 - 4:00 - Feast!