New Year's Eve

Description: Dear All, Inspired by the spirit of gratitude and loving-kindness, we will celebrate New Year's Eve and New Year's Day at Abhayagiri Monastery. Join us in making a New Year's resolution for new merit. December 31 7:30 pm. -- Evening Puja 9:00. pm -- Dhamma talk 10:00 pm to 11:30pm -- Walking or Sitting Meditation 11:30 pm -- Chanting 12:10 am -- Sharing the merit January 1 10:00 am -- Arrive 10:25 am -- Monks' Almsround (ceremonial food offerings made directly into the monks' bowls**) 10:45 am -- Meal Offering (please bring a dish to share) 11:00 am -- Blessing ** For the ceremonial almsround, please limit offerings to small nonperishable items that won't damage the monks' bowls, such as tea, coffee, dark chocolate, dried goods, cheese, soy milk, emergen-C powder, etc. ** Please do not put money, checks, canned foods, or fresh fruit into the monks' bowls. If you have any questions, please contact Joe at Joedana8 - AT - yahoo.com Happy Holidays! Be Well, Joe