Bhavana Fest. · Chedi Spire Raising Ceremony

Schedule

08:30

Offering and invitation to the devas, by Phra Maha Surat Puññādhiko

09:00

Dhamma talk, “Sambhāra-vipāka”, by Phra Ajahn Somthop Parakkamo

09:59

Procession carrying the Vimutti pinnacle to its place of enshrinement

10:00

Raising and enshrining the chedi structure

10:45

Enshrining the Vimutti pinnacle stone

11:00

Offering the midday meal to the monks

13:00

Opening ceremony and report by Siripoj Pookcharoen

13:15

Opening address by Weeraphong Ritrot, Governor of Lopburi

13:30

Buddhist chanting by the monks

14:00

Offering requisites and donations to 48 monks

14:30

Raising the chatra (tiered parasol), with Phra Phrom Watcharawimonmuni (Bunchit Ñāṇasaṃvaro) and Phra Tham Wachirasunthon (Prathueang Ābhākaro) presiding for the Sangha, and Weeraphong Ritrot and Siripoj Pookcharoen presiding for the lay community

15:00

Words of appreciation by Phra Phrom Watcharawimonmuni

15:30

Dhamma talk, “How to see the Buddha when you look at a chedi”, by Phra Ajahn Sirimitta

17:00

Departure and safe journey home