We invite you to join us to celebrate the Buddhist holy day, “Magha Puja.” We will have alms rounds, religious chanting, a candle procession ceremony, and watering of sacred Buddha and Arahant relics on Sunday, February 20, 2022

Schedule

10:45 a.m. Alms Round
11:00 a.m. Food Offering
11:45 a.m. Sanghadana
12:15 p.m. Group Chanting, Candle Procession & Watering Ceremony

Magha Puja Day

This day celebrates the gathering of 1,250 of the Buddha’s first disciples, who were ordained by the Buddha himself and who arrived without any coordination. This event occurred on a full moon day. At that event, the Buddha preached the Ovadha-Patimokha in which he laid out the core principles of Buddhism.

Ovadhapatimokha

This teaching, which is considered the “Heart of Buddhism” states:

Cease to do evil,
Cultivate that which is good,
Purify the mind,
This is the teaching of Buddhas

For more information, please contact 415-753-0857 or watsanfran@yahoo.com

**Masks & proof of vaccination are required.