Vows Weekend 2024
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.
Friends and family of vow takers wishing to come to the Hermitage in-person to support their loved ones, please email [email protected]ku.gro.sha@stneve to see if there are any rooms still available.
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.
Timetable
Friday 27th September
6pm - Supper
7:00 - In person welcome & practicalities
7:15 - Onliners join for welcome & practicalities
7.30 - 8.30 - Evening Prayers Liturgy (A-22)
Saturday 28th September
7.00 - 8.00 - Morning Prayers Liturgy (A-14)
9.15 - 9.30 - Welcome and practicalities
9.30 - 10.00 - Introduction from Lama Shenpen
10.00 - 11.00 - Refuge Vows Liturgy (C-1) & SBCP
11.00 - 11.30 - Break
11.30 - 12.30 - Bodhisattva Vows Liturgy (C-8)
12.30 - 3.00 - Lunch break
3.00 - 4.30 - MYG & SMG Vow MYG Prayer - CLICK HERE and Light offering at the stupa Liturgy ( E-42)
7.30 - 8.30 - Evening Prayers Liturgy (A-22)
Sunday 29th September
7.00 - 8.00 - Morning Prayers Liturgy (A-14)
9.30 - 10.30 -Talk by Lama Shenpen
10.30 - 12.00 - Break and feast preparation
12.00 - 12.15 - Long Life Ceremony Liturgy
12.15 - 4.00 - Feast Celebration Liturgy