About this Event
This in-person gathering is for the local community and supports Santi Depa Monastic Residence and the Theravāda Buddhist community in Cuba.
A day of Dhamma and community
Join us in a calm, cozy setting for a special gathering of Dhamma, Refuge, generosity, and community. The day includes:
- Dhamma talk with Mārajinā Bhikkhunī Theri of Bhava Nirodha Nilaya in Ft. White, who oversees Theravāda Cuba
- Refuge Ceremony
- Community prayer and mettā for Cuba
- Dāna offering
- Lunch Provided
- Screening of Bhikkhunī: Buddhism, Sri Lanka, Revolution
- Closing reflection and dedication of merit
How dāna supports the residence
Offerings support clean water, groceries, medicines, mosquito protection, cell phone and data access, and other essential needs of the monastic residence. Giving is offered freely in the spirit of dāna (generosity). Donations to support the Theravāda monastic community in Cuba are gratefully welcomed.
Registration
Please register for free so organizers can plan seating and the meal. If you are interested in taking refuge with Mārajinā Bhikkhunī Theri, you can let us know at the event.
Sponsored by: Community of Mindful Compassion, Karuna Cottage, American Universal Medicine, and friends.
Event venue & nearby stays
Gainesville Training, Entrepreneurship, & Community (GTEC) Center, 2153 Southeast Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, United States
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