Hull Buddhist Groups
Wesak celebration
Probable schedule for 2007
9-30am -Organisers and helpers arrive and set up alter, displays etc.
10 a.m. - Arrival, Tea - Coffee.
10-15am - Start of the event and introductions.
10-25am - Meditation for 20 minutes, guided for newcomers
10-45 am - recorded Dharma Talk 'The Meaning of Wesak'. given by Reverend Master Eko Little, Abbot of Shasta Abbey, California followed by discussion
11-15am - Tea and scripture readings relating to the birth, life, enlightenment and death of the Buddha.
11-45am - Meditation
12-30 pm - Lunch - cold vegetarian buffet
1-45 pm. - Reading of Poem - 'The Road Not Taken' by Robert Frost.(1874 -1963) followed by discussion
2-15 pm Meditation (20 mins); Walking meditation (10 mins); Meditation (20 mins)
3-10 pm - Tea, further readings and discussion
3-40pm - Silent period with offering of incense followed by Open Circle and Dedication of Merit
4-pm - end; follwed by clear up
4-30pm - leave building.