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Poson Celebration 2009 PDF Print E-mail
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Sunday, 28 June 2009 21:30

All day retreat in commemoration of Poson celebration and Walking meditation session - Video - Part 1

 

Last Updated on Sunday, 28 June 2009 21:55
 
Indiana Temple celebrates Poson and 6th Anniversary PDF Print E-mail
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Monday, 22 June 2009 16:25

Indiana Buddhist Temple celebrated Poson full moon day along with the 6th anniversary of the temple on Saturday 20th June 2009.

 

On display was a beautiful decoration symbolizing the arrival of Ven. Mahinda Thero in Sri Lanka with the message of buddhism. The Art work was done by Mary Klopfer, a member of the meditation group. 

 

Illustrations by Mary Kopfler

Poson Full Moon Poya Day, the second most important religious day for Sri Lankan Buddhists, venerates Arahat Mahinda (Mihidu) who brought the message of Dhamma to Sri Lanka from India a few thousand years ago.

A whole day retreat, conducted by ven. M. Pannaloka and ven. N. Seelawimala under the guidance of the chief monk, Ven. T. Devananda, was held at the temple premises to mark the event. The religious retreat included, observance of eight precepts, Buddhapuja, dana, meditation, dhamma talks, Jataka stories, and chantings.

 

A special ceremony was also held to celebrate the Fathers' Day. A joint speech was given by two children, Lavanya Ratninda and Dasuni Sirisuriya, highlighting the values of parents.

Last Updated on Monday, 22 June 2009 17:47
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May All be Well and Happy !!! PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 28 February 2009 19:00

Buddha Statue at Indiana Buddhist Temple

Indiana Buddhist Temple was established on June 23, 2003 to serve the needs of the Buddhists and friends of Buddhism in and around the State of Indiana. Located at 7528 Thompson Road, Hoagland, a suburb of Fort Wayne, this is the first and only Sri Lankan Buddhist Institute established in the state. 

The temple welcomes your participation of its religious and traditional monthly activities, meditation sessions as well as your private visits to temple. Weekly meditation classes are being held on Monday evenings. The monks of the temple invite you to participate in these meditation sessions which are being offered for free.

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 April 2009 19:33
 
The Story of the Buddha PDF Print E-mail
Written by Swarna Wickremeratne   
Saturday, 25 April 2009 08:36

The word Buddha means the “enlightened one”, or the “one who has awakened”.  Siddhartha Gotama, the founder of Buddhism is referred to as Buddha after he attained enlightenment. Buddhism is an Asian religion which originated in northeast India about the fifth century BC. It is meant for people leading normal, active lives, who wish to understand and experience human mind's vast potential. Buddhism appeals to educated, critically thinking people with independent minds. It is also true that both the ethics of good living and the goals of Buddhism appeal to the vast mass of ordinary folk who formed the majority of the population.  

Last Updated on Saturday, 25 April 2009 09:58
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Enlightenment PDF Print E-mail
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Thursday, 07 May 2009 17:20

“There are these two extremes that are not to be indulged in by one who has gone forth. Which two? That which is devoted to sensual pleasure with reference to sensual objects: base, vulgar, common, ignoble, unprofitable; and that which is devoted to self-affliction: painful, ignoble, unprofitable. Avoiding both of these extremes, the middle way realized by the Tathagata - producing vision, producing knowledge - leads to calm, to direct knowledge, to self-awakening, to Unbinding. "

Last Updated on Thursday, 07 May 2009 17:33
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Buddhist Festivals PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 31 December 2005 19:00
There are many special or holy days held throughout the year by the Buddhist community. The most significant celebration happens every May on the night of the full moon, when Buddhist all over the world celebrate the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha over 2,500 years ago. It has become to be known as Wesak Festival.
Last Updated on Saturday, 25 April 2009 08:21
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An Introduction to Buddhism PDF Print E-mail
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Saturday, 07 July 2007 04:54

Buddhism is a way of life and living which is as relevant to the world of today as it was more than 2,500 years ago when it was first promulgated by Siddhattha Gotama: it is the way of self-reliance. Buddhism does not rest on blind faith but on scientific investigation, on logic and on reason. It encourages the questioning mind and it encourages seekers after ultimate truth.

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To enjoy good health, to bring true happiness to one's family, to bring peace to all, one must first discipline and control one's own mind. If a man can control his mind he can find the way to Enlightenment, and all wisdom and virtue will naturally come to him. - Buddha