This is the part of the year when the monks from the Theravada Tradition engages in the Rain Retreats and this year the ceremony will commence on July 27th, Tuesday.

Bodhi Heart Sanctuary is non-sectarian and we will also be engaged in this event along with the Buddhist Community. We are glad to announce that Ajahn Suthep and Phra Supachai will be with us along with 3 others. We are organizing a whole list of spiritual activities in conjunction with this Vassa period, please see list below, and we invite you to engage and be enriched. We will also add and update this list from time to time ….please check up our website for latest info.

Please avail yourself some time to celebrate these activities with us.

We will also like to invite you not only to participate in the above activities but to co-sponsor them as well. Your sponsorship will not only support the spiritual activities during this Vassa and Kathina but throughout the whole year and beyond. YES, your participation will involve an abundant varieties of spiritual projects in the Sanctuary, locally and internationally, both spiritual education and spiritual welfare, both for the monks and nuns, and more. In brief, let us help you utilize your one single donation in a diverse and comprehensive manner. Please see attachment below for further information on this very special and unique Kathina Dayaka Fund (KDF).

After you have view our proposal you may be keen to join us,  then please fill in the form below and reply us. If you have any inquiries drop us a line either by email or phone.

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Here we are in the thick of the Rains Retreat. It is a time to dedicate ourselves to wellness of body and mind. Indeed, it is a time for wellness for both the Sangha and the householders and we have line up a series of body-mind programs for you. Our body-mind programs are daily, weekly and monthly – therefore, you can choose any to fit your routine and priorities. No excuses.

Health is really an issue – but we have with us Phra Supachai who will offer you his vast experience for a DIY (do it yourself) self empowered healing issues. Please join us and be truly enriched.

Please peruse our programs attached.

Meanwhile, have a mindful and meaningful week ahead.

1. What is PRANIC HEALING?

Pranic healing is a highly developed and tested system of energy based healing technique that utilizes “prana” to heal physical and emotional ailments.

2. What is “PRANA”?

“PRANA” is a Sanskrit word that means “life-force”. The Chinese call it “Chi”, in Japanese it is called “Ki” in the Old Testament it is called “Ruah” or the “Breath of Life”.

3. How is PRANIC HEALING done?

It is a “no-touch, no drug therapy”. The practitioner does not touch any part of the receipent’s body at any time. Also, there are no medicines involved.

The practitiones works on the energy body or aura of the person. Diseases, which appear as energetic disruptions in the aura, manifest as ailments in the body. This is cleansed and energized thereby accelerating the healing process og the physical body.

4. Who is the Founder of Modern PRANIC HEALING?

Grand Master Choa Kok Sui, a Filipino of Chinese descent, rediscovered the ancient art of healing and hasintroduced it as a science in the year 1987. A chemical engineer by profession, a very successful multi-millionair businessman, a prolific writerof 20 books. Some of which have been published in 27 languages. He has been teaching the world, the secret of blending spirituality, good health and prosperity.

5. What are the aliments that can be healed?

Migraine, diabetes, common cold, headache, fever, sinusitis, asthma, back pain, spondalitis, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, arthritis and many more.

6. Can PRANIC HEALING heal psychological aliments also?

Yes, it helps in addressing childhood traumas, phobias, stress, anxiety, grief, irritability, hysteria, violence, depression etc.

7. What are the courses of PRANIC HEALING?

Basic pranic healing, Advanced pranic healing, Pranic psychotherapy, Kriyashakti, Psychic self defense, Crystal healing, Soul realization, Arhatic yoga.

8. Which countries are already practicing pranic healing?

73 countries around the world are practicing pranic healing, including India, USA, UK, Canada, the Middle East, Africa, Australia and Philippines.

9. Who are the People who benefit from PRANIC HEALING?

People from all walks of life are practicing it, like students, businessmen, housewives, doctors, nurses, massage therapists, acupuncturist, chiropractors, catholic, nuns and priests, Buddhist monks, Indian swamis etc.

10. Is any Meditation taught in BASIC PRANIC HEALING?

Yes, a very powerful meditation called hte meditation on Twin Hearts is being taught in the basic level.

11. What are the benefits of the Meditation on twin hearts?

Regular practice of this meditation reinforces the act of internal healing through blessing the Mother Earth and all people. When your aura is clean, you experience a higher level of awareness. You see through things more clearly. Even your good luck increases.

12. Which Hospital are practicing PRANIC HEALING?

Enlisting a few: India-Apollo Hospitals all over the country, USA – Kaiser Permanent, Northern California Neurosurgery, Sinai Medical Centre. Australia – Brawne’s Cancer Leukemia Support Centre, Pert – St. John of God Hospital, Burnbury and Narembeem District.

~The Pranic Healing system is not meant to replace orthodox medicine but to complement it.

Q&A? Call 04-2825944 or website: http://www.mahindarama.com

VASSA (Rains Retreat)

The full moon day of Asahla (Vassa) is an auspicious day for Buddhist devotees. On this day, meritorious deeds are done specially because of the following reasons:
(i) It was on this day the Bodhisatta was conceived in Queen Maha Maya’s womb.
(ii) It was on this day that the Bodhisatta renounced the world to seek Enlightenment.
(iii) It was on this day that Lord Buddha delivered his first sermon, Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta or the Discourse on the Turning Wheel of the Dhamma.

Thus, the Bodhisatta came into the human world, renounced his worldly pleasures and left the mundane world and delivered the first sermon. Because of these three great events, this day has a special significance for all Buddhists.

1. When the Bodhisatta was about to pass away from the Tusita deva realm after enjoying the luxuries of a deva, the devas and Brahmas entreated, “It is time to be a Buddha in the human world.” Thus, the Bodhisatta was conceived in the royal mother Queen Maha Maya’s womb on the Full Moon Day of Asahla, Thrusday, the year (67) of Maha Era.Therefore, one who will save himself and all beings from samsara has come to the human world on this day, the Full Moon Day of Asahla, which is a most auspicious event in the Buddhist calendar. Buddhist devotees perform dana, observe sila, practice samatha and vipassana meditation and perform special meritorious deeps with great reverence on this day.
2. The Bodhisatta enjoyed the luxuries as a young prince for the sixteen years and as a monarch for thirteen years. In the year of Maha Era 97 on the Full Moon Day of Asahla, after seeing the four great signs, namely the old, the sick, the dead and the recluse, he resolved to seek the Dhamma by which he would be free from old age, sickness and death. Thus, he renounced the kingdome and riding on a horse, went forth into the homeless life.On this day, for his own salvation and to save all beings from all kinds of samsara sufferings and to practice self-tormenting practices which he underwent for six years, he left the luxury of the palace in search of the Dhamma. Thus, on the Full Moon Day of Asahla, Buddhist devotees consider it as sacred, observe sila and practice samatha and vipassana meditation.
3. Lord Buddha preached his first sermon to the “Band of Five Disciples” on the Full Moon Day of Vassa (Asahla).Lord Buddha taught the Four Noble Trurths which are:
   1) The Noble Truth of Suffering
   2) The Noble Truth of the Origin of Suffering
   3) The Noble Truth of the Cessation of Suffering
   4) The Noble Truth of the Path which leads to the Cessation of Suffering
   On that day, Sangha entered on the rains (Rains Retreat).

The Kathina

Vassa has begun. Vassa is the short form of vassavasa which is translated as the “rains retreat”; a period of three months from full moon day in July till full moon day in October during the rainy season which lasts for four months. All Theravada bhikkhus are required to spend three months in a temple / monastery / residence during this period and practice well, straightly, rightly and properly the teachings of the Buddha. One day within the fourth month is chosen as “Kathina Day” – a very special day to celebrate the end of vassa and to present the “kathina robe” very special day to celebrate the end of vassa and to present the “kathina robe” to one of the bhikkhus who has completed the three months at a particular residence.

The meaning of kathina as used here is firmness, stability and durability because it has the power of providing the five privileges for the eligible bhikkhus for the ensuing five months. These five privileges are:

1. Anamantacara which enables the bhikkhu to go anywhere without asking for permission in the ensuing five months.
2. Asamadanacara which means that the bhikkhu can keep a set of robes anywhere that he wishes.
3. Ganabhojana which allows the bhikkhu to take a meal in a group of four or more bhikkhus, even though they have been invited in unsuitable terms.
4. Yavadattacivara which allows the bhikkhu to keep the robes for the five-months period without having to determine or assign them.
5. Yocatattha Civaruppada which means that robes or other requisites offered by devotees can be shared among the monks who have completed their vassa in the same place.

For a kathina ceremony to be successful, the Sangha must “spread the kathina”. This means that the bhikkhu who is selected to spread the kathina shares the five privileges with the other bhikkhus who have spent vassa with him. There must be a minimum of five bhikkhus at the ceremony – four bhikkhus are required to officiallypresent the kathina robe to the selected bhikkhu recipient. However, there is no limit to the number of bhikkhus who can attend the ceremony.

It is usual for Theravada institutions to have “sponsors” for their annual vassa and kathina. These sponsors undertake to look after the Sangha, to see to the supply of their four requisites of shelter, food, robes and medicine for the duration of vassa. At the kathina ceremony the main sponsor/s will be the one/s to present the kathina robes which are ready-made.

Kathina Day is a joyous occasion for both Sangha and laity. Once the austerity of vassa is over, the bhikkhus can now enjoy a certain degree of freedom in their daily lives and move around more freely. For the laity, it is a time of joy and ceremony; a time to renew and deepen their faith in the Triple Gem of Buddha, Dhamma and Sangha by remembering to practice the Dhamma in their daily lives. Devotees renew their commitment to support Sangha members who are committed to the spreading and teaching of Buddha’s teachings. They should make a special effort to contribute financially and/or in kind and service to the maintenance as well as improvement of communal facilities for the benefit of all. They must be able to dedicate their wholesome deeps to the fulfillment of their parami (perfections) so that they can attain Nibbana and be in better position to help others to develop spiritually; to be able to share the merits gained from wholesome actions with the less fortunate ones as well.

Before ending, may the blessings of the Triple Gem be with you and your family always. May these merits of our donors be a good condition for the attainment of Nibbana.

Sadhu! Sadhu! Sadhu!